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Buildings in Delhi will now have to follow a new set of fire prevention and safety requirements, with the Delhi government introducing an 18-category framework covering everything from fire-engine access and protected exits to emergency power and continuous monitoring.The Delhi Fire Service (Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified by the Home Department on August 28, link the minimum safety standards to a building’s height and class of occupancy. The requirements will be governed by the Building Bye-Laws, according to PTI.Delhi home minister Ashish Sood said in a statement on Saturday that the revised rules align fire safety standards with the updated Unified Building Bye-Laws (UBBL).The changes come after several fire incidents in the city in recent months, including the Malviya Nagar hotel fire in June in which 23 people, mostly foreign nationals, were killed.The 18 categories of measures to be considered for buildings under provisions covering fire prevention, safety certification and the issuance of no-objection certificates by the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and third-party auditors include:<\/p>\n

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