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Posted 07 Feb 2024

Updated 16 Mar 2024

2 min read

  • This raises concerns regarding the implementation of industrial fire safety regulations by industries in India. 

 

  • Industrial fire safety regulations in India
    • The National Building Code of India provides guidelines for fire safety measures in buildings, including industrial structures. 
      • Model Bill to Provide for the Maintenance of Fire and Emergency Service for the State, 2019 provides a model framework for states for maintenance of fire and emergency service.
    • The Occupational Safety, Health And Working Conditions Code, 2020 provides for liability of owners of factory premises for fire prevention and protection.
      • Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) administers responsibilities under the Explosives Act, 1984 & Petroleum Act, 1934 for prevention of accidents.
    • Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has set standards specific to fire safety equipment and systems used in industries.
    • It outlines requirements for fire-resistance components, fire detection and alarm systems, means of escape, fire-fighting equipment etc.
      • Fire service is a state subject and has been included as a Municipal function in the Twelfth Schedule of Indian Constitution.  
    • It overlooks safety in manufacture, possession, use, sale, import, export, transport & handling of explosives, petroleum, flammable and non-flammable compressed gases and other hazardous substances.
  • Tags :
  • Factory fire
  • Industrial Safety
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