- 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.
- The National Building Code of India provides guidelines for fire safety measures in buildings, including industrial structures.