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Fire NOC and fire license by state
Who issues the fire licence in your state, how long it lasts and where to apply.
Fees last checked: 28 Oct 2026
The short answer
Who issues the fire licence in your state, how long it lasts and where to apply.
Fire safety clearance based on occupancy, area, height and fuel use. Eating houses using LPG, larger premises and taller buildings. Delhi: restaurants over 50 seats or 90 sq m.
| State | Issued by | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Delhi Fire Service | 3 years for non-residential premises |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Fire Services / city fire brigade | Renew as per fire authority; half-yearly Form B certificate from a licensed agency |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services | 1 year, renew annually |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services | As per licence issued |
| Karnataka | Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services | As per NOC issued |
| Telangana | Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services | As per NOC issued |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Fire Prevention Services | As per fire safety certificate |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses |
| Bihar | Bihar Fire Service | 3 years for hotels, restaurants, malls, educational and health institutions; 5 years residential; 2 years hazardous |
| Rajasthan | Local Self Government Department, Rajasthan (municipal fire services) | Reported as 1 year, renewed yearly (not confirmed on official site) |
| Madhya Pradesh | Municipal fire services under the Urban Development and Housing Department (moving to the new Madhya Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services directorate) | 1 year, renewed every year (as reported; not confirmed on an official page) |
| Haryana | Haryana Fire and Emergency Services (Directorate under the Urban Local Bodies Department) | Fire NOC, then an annual self-declaration that fire systems work under the 2022 Act (not confirmed on an official page) |
| Kerala | Kerala Fire and Rescue Services | Final NOC is renewed every year (not officially verified) |
| Andhra Pradesh | A.P. State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department | Validity period not published by the state |
| Punjab | Directorate of Punjab Fire and Emergency Services (Department of Local Government) | Validity period not published by the state |
| Odisha | Odisha Fire Service | Validity period not published by the state |
| Assam | Fire and Emergency Services, Assam | Validity period not published by the state |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Fire Service | Validity period not published by the state |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Fire and Emergency Services | Validity period not published by the state |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Fire and Emergency Services | Validity period not published by the state |
| Goa | Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Goa | 1 year, renewed every year |
| Chandigarh | Fire and Rescue Services, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh | 3 years from the date of issue |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Fire Services | Validity period not published by the state |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir Fire and Emergency Services | Validity period not published by the state |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.
After you apply
What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.
Track your application
- Use the official portal where you applied. It is linked above.
Typical time
No time limit published by the authority. Track your application on the official portal linked above.
Not officially verified
If you operate without it
Running a place that needs a fire NOC without one can lead to a notice, a fine or closure under the state's fire safety law. The amount differs by state, so we do not show one here.
Law: The state's fire service or fire safety Act
Not officially verified
Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them
| Reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Fire fighting equipment or exits do not meet the rules | Fit the extinguishers, signs and exits the inspector lists, then ask for a fresh inspection. |
| Building plan or occupancy papers are missing | Upload the sanctioned plan and occupancy certificate, or ask the owner for them. |
| Wiring or electrical safety certificate is missing | Get a certificate from a licensed electrician and upload it. |
| Wrong category or building height entered | Check the height and use of the building and correct the form. |
Not officially verified
Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.
Free formats you may need
Printable samples you can copy, fill in and print. Each is only a sample, so check it with the issuing office.
Common questions
What is a fire NOC?
Who needs a fire licence?
Is Govt License a government website?
Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal
Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.
Fire NOC ka application status kaise check karein?
Fire NOC ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
Bina Fire NOC ke business chalane par kya hoga?
Business guides that include a fire licence
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