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Telangana Fire Department Holds Meeting with Builders on Proposed Amendments to Fire Services Act

  • by- Zaid
  • Apr 25, 2026
To deliberate on proposed amendments to the Telangana Fire Services Act, 1999, the state fire department officials held a consultative meeting with representatives of builders and developers associations.
Telangana Fire Department Holds Meeting with Builders on Proposed Amendments to Fire Services Act

Hyderabad, April 25: The meeting took place at the department's Nanakramguda headquarters and was attended by members of CREDAI and NAREDCO.

Proposed Amendments

  • Extend fire department regulation to buildings below 15 metres (most fire accidents occur in smaller, often crowded structures)

  • Update regulations to match modern urban infrastructure risks

  • Enhance safety standards and increase enforcement power

  • Simplify compliance procedures

  • Improve issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs)

Official Statement

Fire Director General Vikram Singh Mann shared the draft amendments with stakeholders and outlined the rationale behind each proposal. The revisions are intended to address emerging challenges in infrastructure growth while enhancing overall fire and life safety standards across the state.

Next Steps

Developers were invited to submit their suggestions either online or in writing. The feedback received will be examined in detail before any further action is taken on the draft.