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Bare Act

The Delhi Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act-1986 as extended to UT Chandigarh

General198626 sections

This Act establishes rules to prevent fires and ensure safety in the Union Territory of Chandigarh. It applies to all buildings, owners, and occupants, requiring them to implement necessary fire prevention measures. The legislation mandates inspections by authorized officials to verify that these safety standards are met, ensuring the protection of life and property from fire hazards. By setting these requirements, the Act aims to reduce fire risks and improve emergency response capabilities within the region.

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  1. 1. Short title, Extent and Commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Inspection of buildings, premises etc.
  4. 4. Measures for fire prevention and fire safety
  5. 5. Power to seal buildings or premises
  6. 6. Provision regarding certain buildings and premises
  7. 7. Default powers of the Chief Fire Officer
  8. 8. Appeals
  9. 9. Bar of Jurisdiction of Courts
  10. 10. Penalties
  11. 11. Offences by Companies
  12. 12. Sanction of Prosecution
  13. 13. Jurisdiction
  14. 14. Protection of action taken in good faith
  15. 15. Officers to be public servant
  16. 16. Power to make rules
  17. 22. Stove or combustion heater location
  18. 23. Kitchen exhaust fans
  19. 24. Electrical installations
  20. 25. Television antennas
  21. 26. Doors for rooms with flammable liquids
  22. 27. Boiler room and central heating plant separation
  23. 28. Hazardous service equipment locations
  24. 29. Hazardous occupancy rooms
  25. 30. Classification specific requirements
  26. Form F. Form of appeal to the Administrator against the order of the Home Secretary, Chandigarh Administration under section 8(2) of the Delhi Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act, 1986, as extended to the Union Territory, Chandigarh.

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