Recent devastating fire incidents at a gaming zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot and a children’s hospital in Delhi questions Fire Safety Regulations in India.
Fire Safety Regulations in India:
- Fire services in India operate under the jurisdiction of the State and are classified as a Municipal function in the XII Schedule of the Constitution of India, as outlined in Article 243 (W).
- State governments bear the responsibility for fire prevention and ensuring the safety of lives and properties.
- Implementation is achieved through mechanisms such as the State Fire Services Act or building bylaws.
- National Building Code of India 2016 (Fire and Life Safety) serves as a comprehensive guideline for the construction, maintenance, and fire safety of structures.
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