What is the Procedure for Fire NOC Renewal?

Fire NOC Renewal
Karan Singh
| Updated: Jun 13, 2022 | Category: Fire NOC

A Fire NOC is a vital document mandatorily required to obtain building plan approval from the Local Municipal Authority. In India, Fire NOC is issued by the respective states fire service that checks and verifies an applicant’s premises for fire safety compliance. Before granting the issue, the department concerned performs a thorough vetting process. Such a process would make sure that the premise or building meets the fire-safety provisions. The owner of Fire NOC needs to check the expiry of the Certificate and renews it periodically to avoid penalties. In this blog, we are going to discuss the procedure & documentation for Fire NOC Renewal in India.

What is the Purpose of Obtaining a Fire NOC Certificate in India?

  • This Certificate is mandatory for anyone who is carrying any business & trading activities, as listed under the Department of Fire Services in the respective state;
  • This Certificate is vital to verify that a building is resistant or unlikeliness to observe any fire-related accident;
  • This NOC helps in safeguarding the lives & health of people staying on the premise.

Different Categories of Fire NOC

  1. Residential flats or apartments;
  2. Hospitals;
  3. Warehouses;
  4. Office Buildings;
  5. Manufacturing factories with moderate & high hazards;
  6. School or any education institutes;
  7. Multiplex buildings;
  8. Hotels & Restaurants.

Vital Documents Required for Fire NOC Renewal in India

Following are some crucial documents requirements at the time of filing an application for the Fire NOC Renewal[1]:

  1. Identity proof of the applicant such as Voter Id, Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License, etc.;
  2. Duly filled Application form;
  3. Building stability certificate;
  4. Lift inspection certificate;
  5. Copy of Register of fire extinguisher installed at the premise;
  6. Copy of Final NOC issued by the respective State Fire Department;
  7. Annually Certificate issued by the Fire Agency or Contractor concerning the maintenance of firefighting system as per format;
  8. Annually Certificate to be provided by the owner for the maintaining life safety norms as per format;
  9. Self-declaration printed on plain paper;
  10. Photos of all fire prevention systems & Set Back or Marginal open spaces as a proof;
  11. Checklist approved by the Architect;
  12. Commencement certificate secured from the Building Permission Section;
  13. Fire resistance door installation approval;
  14. Challan of DG sets;
  15. Work finalisation declaration from the developer or builder;
  16. Establishment photos.

Procedure for Fire NOC Renewal

Following is the step-by-step procedure for the Fire NOC Renewal:

Step 1: Filing Online Application: First, you need to file an online application form for Fire NOC Renewal and this online form is available on the official website of the Fire Department of the respective state, which can be accessed after completing some formalities. Also, ensure that all the information you are providing in the application form must be correct and any errors could lead to the cancellation or revocation of the renewal application.

Renewal and this online form is available on the official website of the Fire Department of the respective state, which can be accessed after completing some formalities. Also, ensure that all the information you are providing in the application form must be correct and any errors could lead to the cancellation or revocation of the renewal application.

Step 2: Documentation: The next step is to submit all the vital documents mentioned above. The applicant needs to submit all the documents as requested in the supported file format.

Step 3: Vetting Process: After submission of the application and documents, the fire department conducts the vetting process. The authority may cancel the application upon finding any error in the submitted documentation.

Step 4: Approval of Application: The status of the submitted application shall be shown on the website. Any query raised by the inspecting department will be duly shared. The applicant is liable to respond to such query in the prescribed time frame. Upon successful vetting of the applicant’s response, the authority shall issue Fire NOC Renewal Certificate.

Penalty for Not Obtaining Fire NOC Renewal Certificate

In India, the Fire Department imposes the penalties on the defaulting entities in case of not obtaining a Fire NOC Renewal Certificate:

  1. If the delay is for 7 days: No Charges.
  2. If the delay is for 7-15 days: Rs. 5 per day.
  3. If the delay is beyond 15 days: Rs. 15 per day.

Norms Regarding Fire Safety Compliance

The State Authority has enacted some provisions regarding fire safety compliance and these norms have been introduced in association with the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). BIS issues norms around Fire Safety Compliance for eligible establishments from time to time. These norms serve as an audit checklist for the restive State Fire Department. Any non-conformity with these norms would prevent the applicant from obtaining the Fire NOC. Remember that the fire safety compliance may vary state-wise and the same concept applies to the Fire NOC Renewal.

Conclusion

Fire NOC Renewal is important as filling a new application with the respective Fire Department and its time-bound renewal helps the license holder maintain uninterrupted difficulty to standards ratified by the Fire Department. Penalties shall be imposed who seek to violate this requirement.

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A legal writing enthusiast, a wanderer, and a zealous reader. After gaining a lot of knowledge about the diverse legal topics and developing research skills, Karan joined the league of legal content writers to deliver quality-rich blogs.

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