By making changes in the Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services Rules 2024, the Yogi government has increased the validity of Fire NOC for most of the buildings from 3 to 5 years. The new online system will make the application process transparent, simple and fast.
Lucknow. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government has made important changes in the Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services Rules, 2024 to provide relief to entrepreneurs and investors. Now obtaining Fire Safety Certificate (Fire NOC) in the state has become easier and transparent than ever before. This decision has been taken towards strengthening the “Ease of Doing Business” policy of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, which will increase both investment and employment.
Now validity of Fire NOC increased from 3 years to 5 years
Under the existing rules the validity of fire safety certificate varied according to the use of different buildings –
- Residential buildings (except hotels): 5 years
- Non-residential buildings: 3 years
- Hotels, Hospitals and High-Hazard Industrial Buildings: 1 year
In the new rules, the government has increased the validity of Fire NOC from 3 years to 5 years for all other types of buildings except highly sensitive hospitals and high-hazard industrial buildings. This change will provide relief to entrepreneurs and common citizens from the hassle of frequent certificate renewal.
Simplified online application process will increase transparency
Yogi government has also made the application process of Fire NOC completely online and simple. Earlier, many information remained incomplete in the online application system, such as –
- Qualified Agency Information
- Fire Lift Safety Certificate
- electrical safety certificate
- fire safety certificate
Now all this necessary information has been included in the new online format. This has made the application process more transparent, easier and time bound.
Investment, employment and security – all three will get a boost
With these reforms of the government, the pace of industrial development and urbanization in the state will further accelerate. This will not only facilitate investors but will also lead to employment generation and improvement in citizen services. The new system will help in reducing the chances of fire accidents and will further strengthen the disaster management system.
Improving administrative transparency and accountability
The government believes that the new rules will ensure both transparency and accountability in administrative processes. Citizens will get faster services and necessary approvals like Fire NOC will now be available without delay.