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    Massive fire broke out in a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh’s Harda

    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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