Maharashtra Act of III of 2007

The Act is Called Maharashtra Fire Prevention

and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006

It is applicable for whole Maharashtra

It is in addition to National Building Code of

India 2005

Chapter- II

1. Owner should provide Fire Prevention and life safety

measures in buildings. Minimum Fire Fighting System to be

provided

2. NOC not to be given if rules are not complied

3. The owner could give certificate to CFO of Area as per format

twice in a year. i.e. Jan & July

4. Preventive action are given to CFO to remove, risky item from

premises after giving reasonable time to owner. CFO can use

Police force for Same.

5. Power of Inspection: CFO Can inspect any remises after giving

3 hours notice.

6. The CFO can give notice regarding Fire Prevention and life

safety measure deviation. Will give time to take corrective

action.

7. CFO can seal the premises of non- compliances of notice, can

recover expenses even by selling the land

8. CFO can order the sealing of building

Chapter- III

Licensed Agency

9. CFO may grant any person/ association a license to act as

licensed Agency for the Purpose of this act.

10. Licensed Agency to carryout work of providing Fire Prevention

and Life Safety measures.

Chapter- IVProvisions Relating to Levy, Collection and Recovery of Fire Service Fees

11. Can levy Tax on the Building as per given schedule.

Rates will be different Building as per Act and Schedule.

12. Authority should follow preliminary procedure before

enhancing or reducing enhanced fee.

13. The annual fee will be imposed at the rate of one percent of

the minimum fees specified in the respective columns of the

part- I & II

14. Assessment will be done for new Building and Fee will be

imposed. In case of completed Building before the date of

coming into force of this act, no fees shall be levied under this

chapter.

15. Exemption is granted on any building vested in or under the

control or possession of the central or state govt or any

authority.

16. The state Govt can issue notification to enhance the fees for

purchase of equipment, hiring manpower, recruiting new

personnel etc.

Chapter- VDeals with Director of Fire Services

18. Appointment of Director, other officer and staff to assist

Director

19. Deals with Powers and duties or functions of director

20. Power of Director to enforce performance of duties

Chapter- VI

The chapter deals in Provision regarding Fire Officers and Fire

Personnel

Special Fund Called “ Fire Protection Fund” will be constitution

where all fees imposed and collected under this act will be

credited

Chapter- VII

Chapter- VIII

26. The CFO CAN REQUISITION Fire Fighting Property for any

organization near by during Fire for extinguisher the fire.

27. Power of CFO and “Director on occasion of Fire can remove,

close any street break into or through, ask for water supply

by closing for other use, act as Police in absence of Police.

28. Can draw water from any source

29. Can hire agency who is supply fire extinguisher services

30. Can open training Center

Chapter- VIII

36. Deal with offence and penalties

can be punished not to less than six months but which may

extend to three years and with fine Rs. 20,000 to 50,000

37. Offence under Sub Section (4) of Sec 3 and sub section (4) of

Section (8) shall be cognizable and non bailable.

38. Offence by Companies

45. Any Building/ Property having height of 30 meter and above

used for

a. Hotel

b. Hospital

c. Business

d. Mercantile

e. Mixed occupancy or whatever

kind or purpose

Should appoint Fire Officer or

Fire Supervisor

• Capt Rajeshwar Singh, Trainer• B.Sc., M.A. [ English Literature],Diploma in Automobile Engg., EMAE [SA],

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