Obtaining a Fire Safety No Objection Certificate (Fire NOC) from the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services (TNFRS) is legally mandatory for schools, hospitals, commercial complexes, and industries.
Start online (fastest):
- Visit the official TNFRS portal (tnfrs.tn.gov.in).
- Select 'Apply for Fire NOC' (Multi-Storeyed or Non-Multi-Storeyed Building).
- Upload approved architectural drawings, fire hydrant layout, emergency staircase details, and underground water sump capacity.
- Pay scrutiny fees online.
Site inspection and delivery:
- Station Officers and District Fire Officers conduct on-site verification of fire extinguishers, hose reels, and smoke detectors.
- Digitally signed Fire NOC is issued within 30 days (valid for 3 years for schools; 1 year for commercial complexes).