India, July 17 -- New Delhi

The Delhi government started the process of empanelling third-party fire safety auditors to inspect buildings and issue fire safety certificates, over a month after the notification of new rules, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday.

Officials said that the rules classify auditors into three categories - L-1, L-2 and L-3 - based on their qualifications and professional experience. While L-1 and L-2 auditors will be authorised to certify buildings up to 15 metres in height, L-3 auditors will be eligible to inspect and certify all categories of buildings, irrespective of height.

"Applications are hereby invited from the eligible Third-Party Auditors for their registration and empanelment with Princip...