Fire NOC Norms Eased For Schools, Jr Colleges

Published 04 Nov 2026, 23:11 IST

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Revised guidelines allow existing open spaces to be retained, prescribe alternative fire safety measures and make Occupancy NOCs valid for three years

— The Hindu
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The revised guidelines, issued on Wednesday, will apply to fire no-objection certificate (NOC) applications received on or after November 10.

— Deccan Chronicle

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The revised guidelines, issued on Wednesday, will apply to fire no-objection certificate (NOC) applications received on or after November 10.

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings Current article 04 Nov 2026, 23:11 IST

Fire NOC Norms Eased For Schools, Jr Colleges

The revised guidelines, issued on Wednesday, will apply to fire no-objection certificate (NOC) applications received on or after November 10.

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 21:06 IST

Fire NOC rules eased for existing schools and colleges in Telangana

Revised guidelines allow existing open spaces to be retained, prescribe alternative fire safety measures and make Occupancy NOCs valid for three years

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