Standing Order No. 1741/2026 of the Education Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi dated 2nd May, 2026 on the maintenance of fire safety in a high-rise building [C1E-1KH]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 1741/2026
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
Education Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
New Delhi, dated the 2nd May, 2026
STANDING ORDER
To
All Fire Officers,
Subject: The maintenance of fire safety in a high-rise building by owners of a high-rise building under the Delhi Fire Service Act, 2009, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Delhi Fire Service Act, 2009 (Delhi Act 2 of 2009), the Education Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:
1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the maintenance of fire safety in a high-rise building by owners of a high-rise building.
2. The matter has been examined. Every owner of a high-rise building carrying on the maintenance of fire safety in a high-rise building shall make an application in Form E to the Civil Defence Controller within three days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.
3. The Fire Officer shall ensure that installation is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Civil Defence Controller within three days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Education Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Delhi Fire Service Act, 2009 (Delhi Act 2 of 2009), the Education Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Delhi Fire Service Act, 2009 (Delhi Act 2 of 2009) [S2M-ME0]. Vires verified.
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