India, July 17 -- The Delhi Government has started the process for registering third-party auditors for issuing fire safety certificates to the owners and occupiers of buildings and premises at rates ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 5 lakh.

The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) of the government, in a notice issued on Thursday, invited applications for registration and empanelment of fire safety auditors (third party) with the DFS principal director. According to the DFS Amendment Rules, 2025, notified by the Home Department last month, there will be three levels (L-1, L-2, L-3) of fire safety auditors based on their qualification and experience.

Presently, the DFS issues fire safety certificates in the city. However, the third-party auditors are be...