Telangana Fire Services proposes risk-based classification to simplify industrial Fire NOCs

Fire safety rules for industries in Telangana could soon be based on the level of risk involved, with establishments proposed to be classified as low, medium or high-risk under a framework being examined by the Telangana Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence Department. The move is aimed at simplifying Fire NOC procedures while ensuring that safety requirements match the hazards posed by each industry.

The proposed G1/G2/G3 classification was discussed at a workshop with industrial stakeholders in Secunderabad on Monday. Under the system, G1 would cover low-hazard industries, G2 medium-hazard and G3 high-hazard establishments.

Factors such as fire load, hazardous materials, storage, electrical and process risks, occupancy and the potential impact of an incident would determine the classification.

The department is examining proportionate regulatory requirements for each category rather than applying conditions that may not be relevant to a particular industry or process.