HYDERABAD: On Friday, state fire department officials convened a consultative meeting with members of the builders and developers association to discuss proposed amendments to the Telangana Fire Services Act of 1999.
The proposed amendments aim to modernize regulations to address urban infrastructure risks, improve safety standards, and enhance enforcement powers. Once finalized, these changes will allow fire department regulations to cover buildings under 15 metres high, as most fire incidents occur in these smaller, often crowded structures.
The meeting was held at the fire department’s headquarters in Nanakramguda and included representatives from the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) and the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO).
Officials explained that the consultation is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen fire safety regulations, simplify compliance processes, and improve the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) in response to rapid urban development.
Fire director general Vikram Singh Mann presented the draft amendments to stakeholders and clarified the reasoning behind each proposed change. He emphasized that these revisions are designed to tackle emerging challenges in infrastructure growth while enhancing fire and life safety standards throughout the state.
Developers were encouraged to submit their feedback, either online or in writing. Officials assured that all suggestions would be carefully reviewed before any further steps are taken regarding the draft.
