While the 2003 Act established the broad legal mandate, the 2014 Rules introduced detailed procedures for:

Empowering the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) to inspect and penalize non-compliance. Key Provisions & Compliance Requirements 1. Fire Safety Clearance (NOC)

A critical addition of the 2014 Rules is , which mandates that building owners apply for an Occupancy Certificate upon completing construction. This certificate verifies that the building actually contains the safety features—such as fire exits, alarms, and hydrants—that were promised in the original approved plans. 3. Mandatory Fire Licensing