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Fire NOC (fire license) in Uttar Pradesh
Who needs a fire licence in Uttar Pradesh, the official fee, documents and where to apply.
Fees last checked: 28 Oct 2026
The short answer
Who needs a fire licence in Uttar Pradesh, the official fee, documents and where to apply. Key facts: Issued by: Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services; Official fee: Varies (certificate) (for a small eating house); Validity: 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses.
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What it is and who needs it
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.
In Uttar Pradesh it is issued by the Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services.
Under the UP Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022 and Rules, 2024, a fire safety certificate is needed for buildings over 15 m high and for special buildings. Shops (mercantile) below 15 m with floor area under 500 sq m and offices (business) below 10 m with floor area under 500 sq m are exempt. Restaurants count as assembly buildings and are not in the exempt list, so check with the local fire office. Fee not published in a source we could reach.
Under the UP Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022 and Rules, 2024, a fire safety certificate is needed for buildings over 15 m high and for special buildings. Shops (mercantile) below 15 m with floor area under 500 sq m and offices (business) below 10 m with floor area under 500 sq m are exempt. Restaurants count as assembly buildings and are not in the exempt list, so check with the local fire office. Fee not published in a source we could reach.
Official fee
| City | Fee | Validity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Kanpur | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Ghaziabad | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Noida | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Varanasi | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Prayagraj | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Agra | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Meerut | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Bareilly | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Gorakhpur | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Aligarh | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Moradabad | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Saharanpur | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Mathura-Vrindavan | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
| Jhansi | Variescertificate | 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses | Not officially verified Source |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.
Documents to keep ready
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at Nivesh Mitra / UP Fire Service online portal (upfireservice.gov.in).
- Pay the official fee: Varies (certificate).
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: 3 years for most non-residential buildings; 1 year for hotels, hospitals, assembly buildings (restaurants) and hazardous uses.
Where to apply
Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services. Official portal: Nivesh Mitra / UP Fire Service online portal (upfireservice.gov.in).
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
Typical time
No time limit published by the authority. Track your application on the official portal linked above.
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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
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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. |
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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
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