Due to various fire incident in Maharashtra govt of Maharashtra Introduced fire Act in 2007. This act lay down various parameters which should be followed to safeguard against the fire accidents. these rules are separate from Building code.

1. Maharashtra Act of III of 2007

2.  The Act is Called Maharashtra Fire Prevention
and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006
 It is applicable for whole Maharashtra
 It is in addition to National Building Code of
India 2005

3. Chapter- II
1. Owner should provide Fire Prevention and life safety
measures in buildings. Minimum Fire Fighting System to be
provided
2. NOC not to be given if rules are not complied
3. The owner could give certificate to CFO of Area as per format
twice in a year. i.e. Jan & July
4. Preventive action are given to CFO to remove, risky item from
premises after giving reasonable time to owner. CFO can use
Police force for Same.
5. Power of Inspection: CFO Can inspect any remises after giving
3 hours notice.
6. The CFO can give notice regarding Fire Prevention and life
safety measure deviation. Will give time to take corrective
action.
7. CFO can seal the premises of non- compliances of notice, can
recover expenses even by selling the land
8. CFO can order the sealing of building

4. Chapter- III
Licensed Agency
9. CFO may grant any person/ association a license to act as
licensed Agency for the Purpose of this act.
10. Licensed Agency to carryout work of providing Fire Prevention
and Life Safety measures.

5. Chapter- IV
Provisions Relating to Levy, Collection and Recovery of Fire Service Fees
11. Can levy Tax on the Building as per given schedule.
Rates will be different Building as per Act and Schedule.
12. Authority should follow preliminary procedure before
enhancing or reducing enhanced fee.
13. The annual fee will be imposed at the rate of one percent of
the minimum fees specified in the respective columns of the
part- I & II
14. Assessment will be done for new Building and Fee will be
imposed. In case of completed Building before the date of
coming into force of this act, no fees shall be levied under this
chapter.
15. Exemption is granted on any building vested in or under the
control or possession of the central or state govt or any
authority.
16. The state Govt can issue notification to enhance the fees for
purchase of equipment, hiring manpower, recruiting new
personnel etc.

6. Chapter- V
Deals with Director of Fire Services
18. Appointment of Director, other officer and staff to assist
Director
19. Deals with Powers and duties or functions of director
20. Power of Director to enforce performance of duties
Chapter- VI
The chapter deals in Provision regarding Fire Officers and Fire
Personnel
Special Fund Called “ Fire Protection Fund” will be constitution
where all fees imposed and collected under this act will be
credited
Chapter- VII

7. Chapter- VIII
26. The CFO CAN REQUISITION Fire Fighting Property for any
organization near by during Fire for extinguisher the fire.
27. Power of CFO and “Director on occasion of Fire can remove,
close any street break into or through, ask for water supply
by closing for other use, act as Police in absence of Police.
28. Can draw water from any source
29. Can hire agency who is supply fire extinguisher services
30. Can open training Center

8. Chapter- VIII
36. Deal with offence and penalties
can be punished not to less than six months but which may
extend to three years and with fine Rs. 20,000 to 50,000
37. Offence under Sub Section (4) of Sec 3 and sub section (4) of
Section (8) shall be cognizable and non bailable.
38. Offence by Companies
45. Any Building/ Property having height of 30 meter and above
used for
a. Hotel
b. Hospital
c. Business
d. Mercantile
e. Mixed occupancy or whatever
kind or purpose
Should appoint Fire Officer or
Fire Supervisor

9. • Capt Rajeshwar Singh, Trainer
• B.Sc., M.A. [ English Literature],Diploma in Automobile Engg., EMAE [SA],
MBA [HR], Diploma in T&D [ISTD]
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