What are the fire safety requirements for building types and heights in India? Which are the organizations and institutions involved in fire safety in India?

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While buying an apartment from a real estate developer, we come across payments towards Fire Fighting Charges (FFC). Normally, the FFC is charged by a developer on pro rata basis, i.e. 50 Rs/sqft or 100 Rs/sqft. Why do real estate developers charge their customers for FFC? Well, all builders need to provide for safe environment to the home seekers. And protection from fire is an integral part of the whole package of the building safety.

In India, Fire prevention and fire fighting is a state subject. However, the Ministry of Home provides technical advice to States/UTs and Central Ministries on Fire Protection, Fire Prevention and Fire Legislation. The National Building Code's Part 4 deals with fire and fire safety. Different states/UTs and local bodies in India have their own firefighting provisions, guidelines and regulations. Fire safety department of each area also issue fire safety guidelines to ensure safety of buildings and their occupants. For example, the Delhi Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act, 1986 is applicable in the Union Territory of Delhi.

So, what are the fire safety requirements for building types and heights? Which are the organizations and institutions involved in fire safety in India? Find out in below document:

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