Delhi government proposes 3-month extension for fire service amendment rules, 2025
Concerns about responsibility and potential liability have contributed to the low response from private auditors.
The Delhi government has proposed a three-month extension to the implementation of the Delhi Fire Service (Amendment) Rules, 2025 due to low interest from private fire safety auditors. The rules, which came into effect on May 26, introduced a system for private auditors to inspect buildings and issue or renew fire safety certificates.
However, only a few applications were received, and those that did were not eligible. The Delhi Fire Service has now invited applications for empanelment of third-party auditors until August 24, but the response has been "feeble." The rules will remain in effect until a gazette notification is issued, which will extend the deadline.
Experts argue that the high level of responsibility and potential liability associated with the role may deter potential auditors. Some architects empanelled with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the New Delhi Municipal Council have sought relaxation in the eligibility criteria, arguing that experience in building planning and fire-related certificates should be enough.
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