Procedure to Obtain Fire Safety Certificate (NOC)

Anamika Rathore

Anamika Rathore

Published on: Dec 19, 2025

Shreya Jain

Updated on: Dec 19, 2025

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The Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) is a mandatory regulatory approval required for the legal occupancy, operation, and maintenance of buildings where the inherent fire risk necessitates prescribed safety measures.

Buildings that specifically require Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) include

1. Commercial structures such as malls, office buildings, and large business complexes.
2. Multi-unit residential buildings including apartments and high-rise housing.
3. Institutional facilities like schools, colleges, hospitals, and healthcare buildings.
4. Industrial establishments such as factories, manufacturing units, and major storage or warehouse facilities.
5. Public assembly buildings including theatres, auditoriums, convention centres, and similar venues.

In summary, Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) confirms that any such building complies with required fire-safety standards and is legally fit for occupancy and operation.

Applicability Provisions

State	Filing Type	Documents Required
Andaman and Nicobar	Online	Land record Approved building Structural plans Electrical wiring Completion certificate Building stability certificate Recent signed photograph of the establishment
Andhra Pradesh	Online	Scanned Copy of Challan (This copy is received after the challan payment. You can download and upload it on the portal.) Undertaking on Rs. 100 Stamp paper. 15% Bank Guarantee for 5 years. Self-Declaration. Estimate towards provision of required fire safety systems.
Assam	Manual	Application Form in Schedule I (Application for Fire Safety NOC) Additional Technical Documents (As required by Formats I–X) Building layout plan Fire safety installations list Structural and electrical safety documents Compliance report as per NBC Part-IV Other supporting certificates required by the department
Bihar	Online	Key Plan, Location Plan, Site Plan etc Fire safety equipment installed at the building Certificate or report for the proper installation of the fire safety equipment at the building by the installer.
Chhattisgarh	Online	Application Documents Filled Application Form (Pre-Construction / Post-Construction / Renewal) Applicant’s ID proof (if required based on building type). Authorization letter (if submitted through an agent/representative).
Daman & Diu	Online	Approved building plans (site, floor, elevation) Fire safety plans, owner/applicant details (ID/Address proof) Architect certificates (stability/completion), and electrical wiring compliance All submitted via the EODB Single Window Portal
Goa	Online	Proof of property ownership Approved building plans from the Town & Country Planning or local authority Detailed fire safety/protection plan showing exits, extinguishers other safety measures.
Haryana	Online	Application form Approved building plans (floor/site plans, elevations) architect’s certificates, details of installed fire safety equipment (layout, certificates from agencies) proof of ownership/applicant ID All submitted via the SARAL Portal. Key documents include the building’s Fire Fighting Scheme approval.
Himachal Pradesh	Manual	Documents like approved building plans architect’s certificate, electrical completion certificate proof of identity/address, fire equipment details (HPT, make, dates) site photos, with the specific requirements varying slightly for new vs. renewal applications, often submitted via a single window portal after fulfilling checklists and audits.
Jammu and Kashmir	Online/Manual	Approved building plans Architect’s checklist Owner/address proof, photos Electrical compliance, and details of your fire safety equipment/layout, along with specific forms for J&K’s Directorate of Fire Services via their online single-window portal or offline submission
Maharashtra	Online	Application letter on company/society/individual letterhead, signed by authorized signatory/architect/engineer, with site address & applicable Development Control Rules. Two sets of architectural drawings (block plan, floor plans, sections, elevations, area statements). Submit true copy of approved plans if already sanctioned. Brief activity note; for industrial/storage buildings, include process flow chart certified on company letterhead. Fire safety arrangement note for existing buildings, with drawings of current fire-protection systems. Block plan with site details Details of HVAC (Heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems, fire dampers, ventilation systems, etc. Copies of statutory approvals, if applicable (CCE, Excise, Gas Authority, MPCB, DISH, FDA, Civil Aviation for high-rise near airport). Occupancy Certificate & Fire Approval for existing buildings, along with approved drawings. Architect/Engineer certification confirming compliance with Development Control Rules and NBC-2005. Fire Protection Fund Fees receipt (issued by Director’s office after first submission). Provisional NOC issued within 7 working days after online payment (UTR proof required).
Puducherry	Online/Manual	Application, approved building plans (site, floor, elevation), architect’s stability certificate & checklist, proof of identity/address, photos of premises/fire systems, electrical wiring completion certificate, and details/maintenance proof of fire safety equipment like extinguishers. Key documents often involve ID, ownership proof, detailed building plans (including firefighting layouts, electrical compliance, and certificates for fire safety installations and maintenance.
Rajasthan	Online	Building plans (site, floor, elevation, firefighting plans) Ownership proof Stability certificate Details of installed fire safety equipment (extinguishers, alarms, etc.)
Sikkim	Manual	Applicants shall submit a completed form to the Fire & Emergency Services. Required documents include approved building drawings, proof of property ownership/lease Detailed fire safety arrangement plans
Tripura	Online/Manual	Approved building plans (site, floor, fire plans), structural stability certificate, Identity/address proof, photos, electrical completion certificate Details of installed fire safety equipment, applying online via e District Tripura or offline through the Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services in Agartala.
Uttarakhand	Online/Manual	Building plans (site, key, floor, fire, elevation), Structural stability certificate, electrical wiring completion certificate, architect’s checklist, identity/address proof, premises photos, Filled application with a project report, ensuring compliance with Uttarakhand Bye-laws and NBC, often submitted via the Uttarakhand Fire and Emergency Services portal.
Telangana	Online	An application, ID/address proof, building plans (site, floor, fire plans), architect/stability certificates, and details of installed fire safety equipment (like extinguishers, alarms), All submitted online via the Telangana Fire Dept website or offline, followed by a site inspection. Key documents include photo ID, a project report, wiring certificate, and plans showing evacuation routes and safety features.

Additional Notes

1. Some jurisdictions may require clearance from other departments (e.g., municipal corporation, environmental agencies) along with fire safety clearance.
2. In case of industrial or high-risk buildings, additional certifications or approvals shall be needed.
3. Always keep the Fire Safety Certificate displayed prominently as required by law.