Is there one fire NOC for all of India?

No. Fire services are a state subject, so each of the 28 states and 8 union territories issues its own fire NOC under its own law. The fire NOC guide maps all 36.

Which buildings need a fire NOC?

It depends on the state. The common pattern is buildings above 15 m, special occupancies such as schools, hospitals and assembly halls, and mixed use above 500 m². The fire NOC checker applies your state's own rule.

How much does a fire NOC cost?

Each state sets its own fee, usually per m² of built-up area: Rs 1 to Rs 60 per m² among the 16 states and UTs that publish a rate. Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Puducherry, Himachal Pradesh and Lakshadweep charge nothing. The fees page lists every state.

How long is a fire NOC valid?

From 1 to 5 years depending on the state and building: 1 year for hotels and hospitals in Uttar Pradesh, 5 years for most buildings in Goa and Kerala. Mizoram's 2026 amendment makes a final NOC valid indefinitely. The validity page has every state.

Is NBC 2016 still in force?

BIS withdrew it on 30 April 2026 and replaced it with NBCS 2026, a voluntary standard. Only Assam had written NBCS 2026 into its fire law by 24 October 2026; elsewhere your state's rules still name the edition that applies. Uttar Pradesh's OSH Rules apply its Part F to tall workplaces.

Is a Delhi fire certificate now valid until cancelled?

Not yet. That rule, with a yearly Form K, was deferred to 20 May 2027. Until then a Delhi certificate lasts 5 years for homes and 3 years for other buildings.

Do apartments under 24 m in Telangana need a fire NOC?

Not for fresh Provisional NOC applications received from 7 October 2026: the line for residential apartments moved from 18 m to 24 m. Other buildings keep their old triggers.

When must I renew my fire NOC?

Before your state's lead time runs out: 6 months before expiry in Delhi and Manipur, 45 days in Bihar, 1 month in Uttar Pradesh, 2 weeks in Tripura. The renewal date calculator works it out from your expiry date.

Do I need a third-party fire audit?

In some states, yes: every 2 years for Maharashtra's section 45 buildings, a 6-monthly upload in Telangana, and in January and July in Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The fire audit page sets out each one.

How long does a Gujarat fire NOC renewal last?

The first certificate lasts 3 years. After that an enrolled Fire Safety Officer renews it every 2 years, and since 24 June 2024 each renewal needs the Regional or Chief Fire Officer's approval. The Gujarat page has the rule.

Is a Mizoram fire NOC valid forever?

A final NOC is valid indefinitely under Mizoram's Amendment Rules signed on 20 August 2026, subject to a renewal certification the government has yet to notify.

Do Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh charge a fire NOC fee?

No. Tamil Nadu's single-window sheets say no fee is collected, and Uttar Pradesh's 2024 rules set the fee at Nil. Both pages link the source.

Where do I apply for a fire NOC in Karnataka?

Through Seva Sindhu, which lists a fee of Rs 35 or Rs 60 per m² and 60 working days. The Karnataka page walks through the steps.

What is Form A in Maharashtra?

The certificate a licensed fire agency signs when it finishes installing a building's fire systems. Since 2025 it must be signed by a rule 12-qualified person.

What is Form B, and when is it due?

Maharashtra's maintenance certificate, filed every January and July with test reports, photographs and the AMC order. Uttar Pradesh asks for a Form A-8 self-declaration in the same 2 months.

How many licensed fire agencies does Maharashtra have?

847 on the list valid to 3 July 2028. Check your agency on it before you sign; a lapsed licence's Form A or B is accepted for only 3 months.

Can I change my fire maintenance agency?

Yes. In Maharashtra each side gives 1 month's notice, and the new agency files the next Form B.

How often must a hospital renew its fire NOC?

The Health Ministry and NDMA's joint advisory of 23 March 2024 asks hospitals to renew their fire NOC every year. Your state's rule still sets the legal term; the fire NOC page has both.

When did the Supreme Court order hospital fire audits?

On 18 December 2020 it directed monthly fire audits of COVID hospitals by district committees, directions it restated on 19 July 2021.

Do schools and assembly halls need a fire NOC below 15 m?

In most states, yes: special occupancies such as schools, hospitals and assembly halls are usually covered whatever their height. The checker applies your state's rule.

Who can become a Flamekite partner?

Licensed fire agencies, third-party auditors, fire NOC consultants and fire safety officers. Apply on the Become a partner page over WhatsApp.

How does Flamekite check a partner?

Against the state's own licence or empanelment list first, such as Maharashtra's published licensed-agency list (861 rows valid to 03.07.2028) or Telangana's empanelled auditors under G.O.Ms.No.15 of 20 January 2026.

Does Flamekite sell leads to partners?

No. Flamekite owns each request from start to finish; a partner does the site work under Flamekite's supervision.

What is the free fire NOC check?

You tell us your state, building and stage on WhatsApp; we reply with which approvals you need, the fee your state publishes, the documents and a realistic timeline. There is no obligation.

Who does the work if I go ahead?

Licensed fire agencies, auditors and consultants working under Flamekite's supervision. Flamekite owns your request from start to finish and is your one point of contact.

Can Flamekite guarantee my NOC?

No. The state fire service decides every application. We make sure what goes in is complete and correct for your state's rules.

How do I reach Flamekite?

On WhatsApp at +91 63610 63552.

What happens to the details I type in the form?

They stay in your browser until you send the WhatsApp message yourself. We then use them only to answer you and do the work you ask for, share them only with the partner doing that work, and delete them when you ask. The privacy policy has the details.

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Frequently asked questions

Updated October 2026By Flamekite Editorial DeskFacts checked against official sources on 24 October 2026

Quick answer

Short answers to the questions owners, architects and fire officers ask most, about fire NOCs, the 2026 changes, renewals, audits and Flamekite itself. Each answer links to the page that holds the full rule and its source.

Free fire NOC check

Free, on WhatsApp. Or check if you need one

Start with the page for your question: 4 shortcuts

Most questions are answered in full on one of these.

Rules
Fire NOC in India
The law, issuer, portal and validity in all 36 states and UTs.
Tool
Do I need a fire NOC?
Your state, use, height and floor area: the rule your building crosses.
Tool
Renewal date
The last date to file your renewal, and a WhatsApp reminder.
2026
New fire safety rules
Every change of 2026, dated, with what is not yet in force.

Fire NOCs in India in 5 numbers

36
States and union territories, each with its own fire NOC law Mizoram Fire and Emergency Services
16
Of the 36 that publish a fire NOC fee rate Flamekite could read MCC Office Order 23
Rs 60 per m²
The highest published rate, Karnataka's non-residential high-rises Seva Sindhu
24 m
Telangana's apartment fire NOC line since 7 October 2026, up from 18 m TGFD circular 3455
847
Licensed fire agencies on Maharashtra's list valid to 3 July 2028 MFS agency list

When to file a fire NOC renewal: 14 states and UTs that set a date

Other states publish no lead time; Flamekite's renewal tool then uses a 90-day buffer and says so.

	File by	How
Delhi DFS	6 months before expiry	Form I
Manipur Government of Manipur	6 months before expiry	Section 25(2), Act 9 of 2026
Odisha Odisha Home Dept	3 months before expiry	A fresh application, for premises without an audit
Chhattisgarh CG Gazette	3 months before expiry	With a copy of the certificate (rule 39)
Chandigarh MCC certificate 2023	3 months before expiry	As certificates issued before May 2026 print
Gujarat Gujarat Fire Safety Compliance Portal	2 months before expiry	Appoint a Fire Safety Officer for the renewal
Andhra Pradesh AP State Disaster Response and Fire Services	2 months before expiry	Or 25% more fee (rule 21, 2006 Rules)
Bihar Bihar Rules 2021	45 days before expiry	Form M
Nagaland DIPR Nagaland	45 days before expiry	By the Directorate's 2026 advisory
Uttar Pradesh LegitQueststudy	1 month before expiry	Online, under Rule 45
Goa DFES Goa	1 month before expiry	Form R on Goa Online
Punjab Ludhiana MC certificate	1 month before expiry	As the certificates require
Sikkim Sikkim F&ES Rules 2025	1 month before expiry	Rule 31 of the 2025 Rules
Tripura Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Tripura	14 to 30 days before expiry	Rule 8 of the 2026 Rules; self-certificate or third-party Form-B

What fire NOC fees look like: 6 published rates

Fees are per m² of built-up area in most states that publish one. The fees page has all 36.

As published

Karnataka, through Seva SindhuRs 35 or Rs 60 per m² Seva Sindhu
Kerala building NOCRs 12 to Rs 50 per m²Minimum Rs 20,000 or Rs 26,000 Kerala Fire and Rescue Services
Telangana fire precaution feeRs 10 per m²Renewal inspection Rs 10,000 TSDRFS circular 2016
Mizoram, from 6 May 2026Rs 2 or Rs 4 per m²Capped at Rs 5,000 or Rs 6,000 Mizoram Fire and Emergency Services
Odisha renewalRs 1 or Rs 2 per m²Residential, then other buildings Odisha Fire Service
Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Puducherry, Himachal Pradesh, LakshadweepNo fee Fire Service Department, Puducherry

What a late fire NOC renewal costs: 2 published ladders

Offence	Penalty	Law
Late renewal in Meghalaya	Rs 5 a day, after 7 free days	Notification HPL.179/2017/85, 12 June 2018 Fire and Emergency Services, Meghalaya
Letting the yearly renewal lapse in Tripura	Rs 500 a day, up to Rs 2 lakh, plus 10% of the first application fee (not repeated in the Act as passed in November 2025; unconfirmed)	Home (F&ES) notice F.3-8(NOC)/TFES/2025, 7 July 2025 High Court of Tripura/TFES/2025)

How fire safety rules moved, 2020 to 2027: 6 dates

18 December 2020
The Supreme Court directs monthly fire audits of COVID hospitals. Supreme Court of India
23 March 2024
The Health Ministry and NDMA's joint advisory on preventing hospital fires. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and NDMA
24 June 2024
Gujarat's Fire Safety Officer renewals need RFO or CFO approval. Gujarat Gazette 2024
30 April 2026
BIS withdraws NBC 2016; NBCS 2026 replaces it as a voluntary standard. Gazette of India
7 October 2026
Telangana's apartment line moves to 24 m. TGFD circular 3455
20 May 2027
Due: Delhi's valid-until-cancelled certificate with a yearly Form K. Delhi Gazette

4 fire NOC beliefs, checked against the rules

You may have read
India has one fire NOC under one law.
Myth
What the sources say
Each of the 36 states and UTs sets its own trigger, issuer, fee and term; even the fee basis differs. Mizoram Fire and Emergency Services
You may have read
NBC 2016 still decides fire NOCs.
Myth
What the sources say
BIS withdrew it on 30 April 2026. State rules still name their edition, and only Assam had written NBCS 2026 into its fire law by 24 October 2026. Gazette of India
You may have read
A Delhi fire certificate now never expires.
Myth
What the sources say
That rule is deferred to 20 May 2027; until then 5 years for homes and 3 for other buildings. Delhi Gazette
You may have read
A fire NOC is free everywhere, or costly everywhere.
Myth
What the sources say
7 states and UTs charge nothing, Jharkhand and Arunachal Pradesh among them; Karnataka charges up to Rs 60 per m². JFS letter 671

6 fire NOC words, in plain English

Provisional NOC: The fire service's clearance at the drawing stage; Mizoram caps it at 2 years, renewable for 2 more. Mizoram Home Dept
Final NOC: The clearance after the fire officer inspects the built systems; Mizoram's is now valid indefinitely. Mizoram Home Dept
Form A: Maharashtra's installation certificate from a licensed agency, signed by a rule 12-qualified person since 2025. Amendment Rules 2025
Form B: Maharashtra's maintenance certificate, filed every January and July. MFS Form B guidelines
Fire Safety Officer: In Gujarat, the enrolled private officer who renews a certificate every 2 years after the first 3. Gujarat Gazette 2024
Third-party fire audit: An audit by a licensed or empanelled auditor, such as Telangana's under G.O.Ms.No.15 of 20 January 2026. G.O.Ms.No.15

Where you are decides what you need: 4 stages

If Planning a building or a change of use
Check the trigger first: 15 m and special occupancies in most states, 21 m in Karnataka, 24 m for Telangana apartments. Do I need a fire NOC? TGFD circular 3455
If Built and about to occupy
The final NOC, after an inspection of the installed systems and the agency's installation certificate. Documents required
If Holding a NOC that expires within 6 months
File by your state's lead time: as early as 6 months in Delhi, 2 weeks in Tripura. Renewal date calculator DFS
If Served a notice by the fire department
Read the notice's deadline and section, then send it for a free check on WhatsApp. Free fire NOC check

Fire NOC basics

Is there one fire NOC for all of India?: No. Fire services are a state subject, so each of the 28 states and 8 union territories issues its own fire NOC under its own law. The fire NOC guide maps all 36.
Which buildings need a fire NOC?: It depends on the state. The common pattern is buildings above 15 m, special occupancies such as schools, hospitals and assembly halls, and mixed use above 500 m². The fire NOC checker applies your state's own rule.
How much does a fire NOC cost?: Each state sets its own fee, usually per m² of built-up area: Rs 1 to Rs 60 per m² among the 16 states and UTs that publish a rate. Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Puducherry, Himachal Pradesh and Lakshadweep charge nothing. The fees page lists every state.
How long is a fire NOC valid?: From 1 to 5 years depending on the state and building: 1 year for hotels and hospitals in Uttar Pradesh, 5 years for most buildings in Goa and Kerala. Mizoram's 2026 amendment makes a final NOC valid indefinitely. The validity page has every state.

The 2026 changes

Is NBC 2016 still in force?: BIS withdrew it on 30 April 2026 and replaced it with NBCS 2026, a voluntary standard. Only Assam had written NBCS 2026 into its fire law by 24 October 2026; elsewhere your state's rules still name the edition that applies. Uttar Pradesh's OSH Rules apply its Part F to tall workplaces.
Is a Delhi fire certificate now valid until cancelled?: Not yet. That rule, with a yearly Form K, was deferred to 20 May 2027. Until then a Delhi certificate lasts 5 years for homes and 3 years for other buildings.
Do apartments under 24 m in Telangana need a fire NOC?: Not for fresh Provisional NOC applications received from 7 October 2026: the line for residential apartments moved from 18 m to 24 m. Other buildings keep their old triggers.

Renewals and audits

When must I renew my fire NOC?: Before your state's lead time runs out: 6 months before expiry in Delhi and Manipur, 45 days in Bihar, 1 month in Uttar Pradesh, 2 weeks in Tripura. The renewal date calculator works it out from your expiry date.
Do I need a third-party fire audit?: In some states, yes: every 2 years for Maharashtra's section 45 buildings, a 6-monthly upload in Telangana, and in January and July in Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The fire audit page sets out each one.

State by state

How long does a Gujarat fire NOC renewal last?: The first certificate lasts 3 years. After that an enrolled Fire Safety Officer renews it every 2 years, and since 24 June 2024 each renewal needs the Regional or Chief Fire Officer's approval. The Gujarat page has the rule.
Is a Mizoram fire NOC valid forever?: A final NOC is valid indefinitely under Mizoram's Amendment Rules signed on 20 August 2026, subject to a renewal certification the government has yet to notify.
Do Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh charge a fire NOC fee?: No. Tamil Nadu's single-window sheets say no fee is collected, and Uttar Pradesh's 2024 rules set the fee at Nil. Both pages link the source.
Where do I apply for a fire NOC in Karnataka?: Through Seva Sindhu, which lists a fee of Rs 35 or Rs 60 per m² and 60 working days. The Karnataka page walks through the steps.

Installation and maintenance

What is Form A in Maharashtra?: The certificate a licensed fire agency signs when it finishes installing a building's fire systems. Since 2025 it must be signed by a rule 12-qualified person.
What is Form B, and when is it due?: Maharashtra's maintenance certificate, filed every January and July with test reports, photographs and the AMC order. Uttar Pradesh asks for a Form A-8 self-declaration in the same 2 months.
How many licensed fire agencies does Maharashtra have?: 847 on the list valid to 3 July 2028. Check your agency on it before you sign; a lapsed licence's Form A or B is accepted for only 3 months.
Can I change my fire maintenance agency?: Yes. In Maharashtra each side gives 1 month's notice, and the new agency files the next Form B.

Hospitals, schools and other special buildings

How often must a hospital renew its fire NOC?: The Health Ministry and NDMA's joint advisory of 23 March 2024 asks hospitals to renew their fire NOC every year. Your state's rule still sets the legal term; the fire NOC page has both.
When did the Supreme Court order hospital fire audits?: On 18 December 2020 it directed monthly fire audits of COVID hospitals by district committees, directions it restated on 19 July 2021.
Do schools and assembly halls need a fire NOC below 15 m?: In most states, yes: special occupancies such as schools, hospitals and assembly halls are usually covered whatever their height. The checker applies your state's rule.

Working with Flamekite as a partner

Who can become a Flamekite partner?: Licensed fire agencies, third-party auditors, fire NOC consultants and fire safety officers. Apply on the Become a partner page over WhatsApp.
How does Flamekite check a partner?: Against the state's own licence or empanelment list first, such as Maharashtra's published licensed-agency list (861 rows valid to 03.07.2028) or Telangana's empanelled auditors under G.O.Ms.No.15 of 20 January 2026.
Does Flamekite sell leads to partners?: No. Flamekite owns each request from start to finish; a partner does the site work under Flamekite's supervision.

Flamekite's service

What is the free fire NOC check?: You tell us your state, building and stage on WhatsApp; we reply with which approvals you need, the fee your state publishes, the documents and a realistic timeline. There is no obligation.
Who does the work if I go ahead?: Licensed fire agencies, auditors and consultants working under Flamekite's supervision. Flamekite owns your request from start to finish and is your one point of contact.
Can Flamekite guarantee my NOC?: No. The state fire service decides every application. We make sure what goes in is complete and correct for your state's rules.
How do I reach Flamekite?: On WhatsApp at +91 63610 63552.

Your data

What happens to the details I type in the form?: They stay in your browser until you send the WhatsApp message yourself. We then use them only to answer you and do the work you ask for, share them only with the partner doing that work, and delete them when you ask. The privacy policy has the details.

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