Fire NOC in Delhi, Gurugram/Faridabad & Noida — Thresholds, Validity and the Law That Actually Applies
Quick answer: In Delhi a fire NOC under the Delhi Fire Service Rules 2010 (Rule 27) and UBBL 2016 is needed for residential buildings above 15 m (G+4), hotels and guest houses above 12 m, educational, institutional and mercantile buildings above 9 m (G+2), every assembly building, business buildings above 15 m, storage above 250 sq m and hazardous occupancies — and, per the DFS notice of June 2026, buildings with two or more basement levels. The fire safety certificate runs 5 years for residential and 3 for non-residential. In Haryana the governing law is the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2022 (the 2009 Act is repealed); the ULB portal states no fee and a 60-day timeline for scheme approval. We handle the building-plan NOC, the fire safety certificate and renewals.
Last verified 4 October 2026 — rules on this page checked against the current notifications. We update it the day a rule changes.
Delhi — who needs a fire NOC (Rule 27, DFS Rules 2010 / UBBL 2016)
| Occupancy | Threshold |
|---|---|
| Residential | Above 15 m (G+4); the High Court reads the 15 m as excluding stilt |
| Hotels, guest houses | Above 12 m |
| Educational, institutional, mercantile | Above 9 m (G+2) |
| Assembly (restaurants, banquets, cinemas, halls) | All assembly buildings |
| Business | Above 15 m (G+4) |
| Storage | Covered area above 250 sq m |
| Hazardous | All |
| Basements | Two or more levels — added by the DFS notice of June 2026 (11 categories) |
Validity under Rule 35: 5 years residential, 3 years non-residential including hotels. Two stages — building-plan NOC, then the fire safety certificate on completion; a model is required above 15 m. The Delhi fee schedule is quoted from the DFS portal at filing.
Haryana (Gurugram, Faridabad), UP (Noida, Ghaziabad), Bihar (Patna)
| State | Law | Issuing authority | Fee / timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haryana | Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022 (repeals the 2009 Act); renewals for specified buildings valid 3 years | Commissioner, MC Gurugram / MC Faridabad on the Fire Officer's recommendation (ULB portal) | Portal states no fee for approval/renewal; 60 days RTS for scheme approval |
| Uttar Pradesh | UP Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act / Rules, via Nivesh Mitra | UP Fire and Emergency Services (district CFO) | Quoted from Nivesh Mitra at filing |
| Bihar | Bihar Fire Services Act / Rules, via the Bihar single window | Bihar Fire Services, Home Department | Quoted from the SWC at filing |
Documents
- Sanctioned building plans and occupancy; CLU where applicable
- Fire-fighting scheme — detection, hydrants, sprinklers, pumps, staircases and refuge per NBC Part 4
- Structural stability certificate; electrical safety; lift and DG details
- Completion certificate and consultant's compliance report at the certificate stage
What we do
- Threshold check first — many Delhi premises below 9/12/15 m do not need one, and many assembly spaces that think they don't, do
- Scheme preparation with your fire consultant, filing, inspection and deficiency replies; renewals calendared
- Same file as MCD HTL, factory licence and industrial approvals
We state only figures read on the issuing authority's own notification or portal; anything else is confirmed at filing and never estimated.
Talk to us before you file anything
Frequently asked questions
Which buildings need a fire NOC in Delhi?
Residential above 15 m, hotels/guest houses above 12 m, educational/institutional/mercantile above 9 m, all assembly buildings, business above 15 m, storage above 250 sq m, hazardous occupancies, and buildings with two or more basement levels (June 2026 notice).
Does a restaurant need a fire NOC?
If it is assembly occupancy, yes regardless of height; we check the seating and the building's classification before filing.
How long is a Delhi fire NOC valid?
The fire safety certificate runs 5 years for residential and 3 years for non-residential buildings including hotels.
What is the fire NOC fee in Gurugram?
The Haryana ULB portal states no fee for approval or renewal; the RTS timeline for scheme approval is 60 days.
Is the Haryana Fire Services Act 2009 still in force?
No — the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act 2022 repealed it.
Who issues the fire NOC in Faridabad?
The Commissioner, MC Faridabad, on the recommendation of the Fire Officer, through the ULB portal.
Does a two-level basement need a fire NOC in Delhi?
Yes — added by the Delhi Fire Service notice of June 2026.
How do I apply in Noida?
Through Nivesh Mitra to UP Fire and Emergency Services; the fee and timeline are shown on the portal at filing.