Delhi Hospital Fire News | Fire Services Writes To MCD Over Fire Tragedy As Building Is Above 9 Mts
Breaking News | Delhi Fire services writes to MCD over fire tragedy as building’s height is above 9 metersThe rules called National Building Code (NBC) were published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in 1970 and updated in 2016. The code is meant for all agencies involved in building construction, and provides detailed guidelines regarding the construction requirements, maintenance and fire safety of buildings.Also, the fire services in India fall under the state subject and are listed as a municipal function in the XII Schedule of the Constitution of India under Article 243 (W). Meaning, the state governments are responsible for fire prevention and ensuring safety of lives and properties by implementing measures through the State Fire Services Act or building bylaws.
