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Fire NOC
Overview of Fire Department NOC:
For protection against damages caused by fire damages, a NOC that stands for No Objection Certificate is issued by the Indian Fire Department. After evaluating the affected premise and fire assistance and the mechanism used for fire safety, the NOC is given. The evaluation results shall meet all the fire safety standards and guidelines issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Once the inspection is done and the authority finds that the standards used are as expected, it issues a NOC for the Applicant’s building (Commercial or Residential). The NOC is issued by the respective state ‘Fire Service Department’, which acts accordingly. However, the guidelines and procedures for issuing NOC differ from state to state. Multi-plex buildings of more than 15 meters in height shall get Fire NOC compulsory from respective state fire services.
What are the Benefits of Getting the Fire Department NOC ?
Helps In Applying For Trade License
A Fire Department NOC is compulsory as an attachment for applying for a trade license to the civil body in a particular state.
Helps In The Orchestration Of Any Trade Or Business In India
Fire Department NOC is one of the compulsory requirements prescribed by the fire department for carrying on any trade or business activities in India.
Ensures Safety Precautions In Premise
Fire Department NOC ensures that safety precautions are in place to protect the people in the building against any risk.What is the Checklist for obtaining NOC from the Fire Department? While applying for Fire Department NOC, the below-mentioned Checklist shall be kept in mind at various stages for obtaining fire department NOC –
Pre-Application Requirements:
Recommendations and suggestions issued by the fire department shall have adhered to.
- Site Inspection by the authority.
- The building plan depicting the firefighting system shall be attached with an application.
- Particulars regarding business premise, nature of the business, and other details required.
Post-Application Requirements
Re-inspection of the site once the applicant is making the compliances.
Approval by the department.
What documents are required to obtain Fire Department NOC? For obtaining Fire department NOC, the application shall be accompanied by the following documents-
Re-inspection of the site once the applicant is making the compliances.
Approval by the department.
What documents are required to obtain Fire Department NOC? For obtaining Fire department NOC, the application shall be accompanied by the following documents-
- Id and Address Proof of the applicant.
- Photograph of the premises.
- Completion certificate of electrical Wiring.
- Sets of Building plans consist of a layout plan, including a site plan and layout plan.
- Certificate of Building stability and Building model.
- A certification by the Architect.
What is the Procedure to obtain Fire Department NOC?
Following is the step-by-step process to get NOC from the relevant state’s fire department –
- Filling of The Application
- Submission of Requisite Documents
- Inspection and Verification of Equipment
- Forwarding the Application to The Concerned Inspector
- Issuance of the Fire Clearance Certificate
Filing The Application
To obtain a fire clearance certificate, the applicant can apply either online through the official website of the relevant state or offline by filling out an offline form to the Fire Service Department.
Submission Of Requisite Documents
The requisite documents shall accompany the application.
The requisite documents shall accompany the application.
The requisite documents shall accompany the application.
Forwarding The Application To Concerned Inspector
Once the application is submitted to the chief fire officer, the officer shall forward the same to the concerned inspector of the relevant state having the jurisdiction of a particular state.The concerned inspector will visit the premise and verify that all the equipment is installed along with the requisite arrangement for Fire Safety.
Issuance Of Fire Clearance Certificate
After inspecting, the Inspector of the fire brigade of the respective state finds that the building is equipped with all the fire arrangements and is fully satisfied relating to the safety measures provided in a building, shall issue the fire clearance certificate. The NOC issued by the department remains valid for the following period –
- For commercial purposes, it is three years
- For residential purposes, it is five years
What are the Penalties Applicable for not obtaining the Fire Department NOC?
The penalty for not obtaining the Fire Department NOC is not precisely defined, but non-compliance results in various penal provisions and penalties.
Renewal of Fire Department NOC
For renewal of the Fire Department, below mentioned steps are required.
The renewal application shall be made to the respective state authority of the fire department to which the prior application was given. The application shall be attached with a declaration certified by the competent authority regarding necessary electrical installations that are installed and are in proper condition. In case of failure of renewal application on time, apply for renewal within the prescribed time limit, shall be levied following charges-
- No charges if delayed for seven days:
- INR 5 per day, if delayed for 7 to 15 days.
- INR 15 per day, if delayed beyond 15 days.
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