Bill to amend Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Act, 2025, introduced in Assembly
A new Bill has been introduced in the Tamil Nadu Assembly to amend the Fire and Rescue Services Act, removing references to the outdated National Building Code of 2016. This change aligns state regulations with the 2026 Business Reforms Action Plan to modernize building standards.
Why it matters
Updating regulatory frameworks is essential for streamlining construction permits and adopting modern safety standards in urban development.
Minister for Energy Resources and Law C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar on Thursday (September 3, 20266) introduced a Bill in the Assembly to amend the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Act, 2025, seeking to remove references to the National Building Code of India, 2016, in compliance with the recommendations of the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP), 2026.
Mr. Kumar moved the Bill on behalf of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, who holds the portfolio of Fire and Rescue Services. According to the Statement of Objects and Reasons of the Amendment Bill, the Bureau of Indian Standards, through a Gazette notification issued on April 30 this year, had withdrawn the National Building Code of India, 2016.
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