No Objection Certificate (NoC) for Non-Multi Storied Buildings (Non-MSB) from Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, Procedure, List of Supporting Documents, Timelines and Fees
The Government of Tamil Nadu issued this official guidance for obtaining a fire No Objection Certificate from Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services for non-multi storied buildings below 18.3 metres anywhere in Tamil Nadu. It explains the Single Window Portal application, inspection and approval process, required property and building documents, timelines and the absence of fees. The guidance does not state an order number or date.
What the guidance covers
The Government of Tamil Nadu guidance applies to fire No Objection Certificate applications for non-multi storied buildings below 18.3 metres. It covers manufacturing units of every size, including micro, small, medium and large enterprises, and applies to both foreign and domestic investors anywhere in Tamil Nadu.
The guidance describes the process followed by Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services through the online Single Window Portal. It does not itself grant a No Objection Certificate to any building.
Application and inspection process
An applicant must complete the online form, upload the supporting documents and submit the application. The process includes the following steps:
- The District Officer scrutinises the application and plan copies.
- If clarification is required, queries are raised and the applicant provides a response.
- Where inspection is required, the application is forwarded to the concerned Assistant District Officer or Station Officer.
- The Assistant District Officer or Station Officer scrutinises the application and plans, fixes an inspection date, conducts the inspection and uploads the inspection report to the online portal.
- The District Officer reviews the inspection observations and approves or rejects the application.
- Reasons are recorded when an application is rejected.
- Applicants receive SMS alerts during the process and receive a digitally signed No Objection Certificate when approved.
Documents required
Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services requires these supporting documents:
- A copy of the land ownership or occupation document, such as a rental agreement, sale deed including patta and chitta copies, or lease deed.
- A proposed building plan certified by a panel engineer approved by the local body. It must include the site plan, topo plan, elevation plan, typical floor plan and section drawing.
- A proposed fire plan certified by a panel engineer approved by the local body.
Decision levels and timelines
The District Officer must review the application and send queries, or forward it for further action, within 7 days from receipt of the application. The Assistant District Officer or Station Officer must upload the inspection report within 48 hours after completing the inspection. The District Officer is the approval authority and approves or rejects the application within 15 days from receipt of the documents or application.
Fees
The Government of Tamil Nadu guidance states that no fees are collected for this process.
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Common questions
Does this procedure apply to a building that is exactly 18.3 metres high?
The guidance states that the procedure applies to buildings with a height below 18.3 metres. It does not say that a building exactly 18.3 metres high is covered.
Can a rental agreement be used as the land document?
Yes. The supporting document list accepts a rental agreement, a sale deed including patta and chitta copies, or a lease deed.
Who approves or rejects the fire No Objection Certificate application?
The District Officer of Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services is the approval authority. The District Officer reviews the inspection observations and approves or rejects the application.
Is there a fee for the non-multi storied building fire No Objection Certificate?
No. The Government of Tamil Nadu guidance states that no fees are collected.
