Fire NOC & Safety Compliance for RVSF Units

Why Fire NOC Is Mandatory for RVSF

An RVSF handles:

• Fuel remnants & oils

• Batteries & inflammable components

• Tyres, plastics & compressed gases

These materials make RVSF a moderate fire-risk industrial unit, which legally requires approval from the State Fire Department under applicable fire safety laws.

Fire NOC Required at Which Stage?

Fire compliance is checked at two levels:

1️⃣ Fire Safety NOC / Provisional Approval

Required before or during RVSF registration

Based on:

• Building plan & layout

• Fire system design

• Occupancy & risk category

2️⃣ Final Fire Clearance

Required before starting operations

Issued after physical inspection of installed fire safety systems.

🧯 Mandatory Fire Safety Systems for RVSF

To obtain Fire NOC, an RVSF unit must have:

• Fire extinguishers (ABC / CO₂ type)

• Fire hydrant system or hose reels (as per area)

• Sand buckets near depollution zones

• Dedicated fuel & oil storage area

• Emergency exits & evacuation signage

• Fire alarm / smoke detection system

• Electrical safety & proper earthing

• Safe distance between dismantling zones

⚠️ Layout-based non-compliance is the most common reason for Fire NOC rejection.

🏭 Building & Layout Conditions

Fire authorities closely examine:

• Approved industrial land use

• Adequate driveway for fire tenders

• Clear access roads (minimum width norms)

• No unauthorized sheds or temporary structures

• Separate hazardous material storage

Any deviation from the approved building plan can result in Fire NOC denial.

Common Mistakes That Delay Fire NOC

• Applying Fire NOC after installing equipment

• Improper extinguisher type/quantity

• No fire separation between zones

• Temporary electrical wiring

• Mismatch between building plan & actual site

These errors often cause RVSF registration to stall, even if pollution and transport approvals are ready.