Appointment of Fire Safety Officer in building or premises

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1. (1) Every owner and occupier or an association of such owners and occupiers of the classes of buildings or premises as notified by the Government from time to time shall appoint a Fire Safety Officer having such qualifications as may be prescribed who shall ensure the compliance of all fire prevention and life safety measures, including but not limited to effective operation, safety regulations, assessing unsafe situation or hazard in a place or at an event, recommend adequate safety measures for implementation and disaster response thereof as provided in this Act and the rules made thereunder.
2. (2) Every such owner and occupier or an association of such owners and occupiers of the classes of buildings or premises as mentioned under sub-section
3. (1) above, shall send the compliance report to the jurisdictional Fire Officer on appointment of Fire Safety Officer.
4. (3) The Fire Safety Officer appointed under sub-section
5. (1) above, shall be issued enrolment certificate in the prescribed form by the Director or any other officer authorized by him on his behalf under his signature and seal.