New Delhi, May 28 -- Private companies and experts will now be allowed to inspect buildings and issue Fire Safety Certificates (Fire NOCs) in Delhi under the newly notified Delhi Fire Service (Amendment) Rules, 2025, according to a notification issued in the Delhi Government Gazette.

According to the press release, the Delhi government has amended fire safety regulations to strengthen monitoring systems, improve emergency response mechanisms and streamline fire safety compliance across the national capital.

The amended rules introduce the concept of "Fire Safety Auditors", allowing private experts and agencies to participate in the inspection of fire safety arrangements in buildings. These auditors will be required to register with the ...