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This page brings together the key information for anyone planning to install a shelter or bunker: national and municipal public institutions, schools and nurseries, businesses and private individuals. We rely only on Lithuanian legislation currently in force and on the official recommendations of the Fire and Rescue Department (PAGD). Information updated in September 2026.
In everyday speech, the words “bunker”, “blast shelter” and “shelter” are often used interchangeably. Under Lithuanian law, however, they are different facilities, subject to different requirements, floor area standards and responsibilities.
The design requirements for shelters, blast shelters and collective protection structures are set out in the construction technical regulation STR 2.07.02:2024. We summarise the key requirements: who must have a shelter, and what its capacity, structure, entrances and building services must be.
The right choice depends not on which bunker is the “strongest”, but on how many people need to take cover, where, and how quickly. Before you ask for a quote, answer ten questions – it will save time for both you and the designer.
bunker24.lt offers four types of protective structures – block, underground, metal and Extra bunkers. Each has its own strengths: we have compared their construction, capacity, lead times and what each type is best suited to.
Even the best shelter only helps if people know when and how to get to it. Here are the official PAGD recommendations: the four warning colours, what to do when you receive an alert, and what supplies to keep at home.
How does a shelter differ from a blast shelter, how much floor area is needed per person, is a building permit required and how much does installation cost? We have gathered answers to the most frequently asked questions about shelters and bunkers.
State and municipal institutions acquire shelters in line with public procurement rules. We review the routes a purchase can take – CPO LT, municipal centralised purchasing or independent procurement – and what funding can be expected.
