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The Gujarat Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2013

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This Act applies to the entire state of Gujarat and regulates fire prevention and life safety measures in buildings, industries, and other premises. It mandates that owners, occupiers, and local authorities implement safety standards to prevent fires and protect lives and property during emergencies. The law requires the appointment of fire safety officers and licensed agencies to ensure compliance with building bye-laws and the National Building Code of India. By establishing these rules, the Act aims to reduce fire risks and improve emergency response capabilities across the state.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. One fire service for whole of State.
  4. 4. Superintendence of Fire Service to vest in State.
  5. 5. Constitution and classification of Fire Service.
  6. 6. Appointment of Director.
  7. 7. Powers, duties and functions of Director.
  8. 8. Constitution of fire region.
  9. 9. Division of fire region into fire divisions.
  10. 10. Appointment of Fire Officers.
  11. 11. Powers, duties and functions of Fire Officers.
  12. 12. Appointment of Fire Safety Officer.
  13. 13. Requisition of fire fighting property.
  14. 14. Functions in case of fire.
  15. 15. Power to arrange supply of water.
  16. 16. Power to enter into agreement.
  17. 17. Training.
  18. 18. Requirement for fire prevention and life safety measures.
  19. 19. Manner of compliance for prevention and life safety measures.
  20. 20. Consequences for non-compliance of section 19.
  21. 21. Suspension, termination and punishment
  22. 22. Safety Measures for fire hazardous materials.
  23. 23. Assistance of police in fire prevention and firefighting operation.
  24. 24. Power to entry and Inspect.
  25. 25. Steps to be taken for non-compliance of notice.
  26. 26. Evacuation and power to seal.
  27. 27. Provisions for temporary structures.
  28. 28. Licensed Agency.
  29. 29. Work to be carried out by the Licensed Agency.
  30. 30. Levy of fire fees.
  31. 31. Mode of assessment, collection, etc. of fire fees.
  32. 32. Constitution of fund.
  33. 33. Appeal.
  34. 34. Limitations for filing Appeal.
  35. 35. Jurisdiction of Court.
  36. 36. Bar of Court.
  37. 37. Cognizance of offence.
  38. 38. Compounding of offence or withdrawal of proceedings.
  39. 39. Offences and penalties.
  40. 14(1)(e). Powers of officer-in-charge
  41. 14(1)(f). Powers of officer-in-charge
  42. 14(2). Powers of officer-in-charge
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