The DELHI FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE SAFETY ACT, 1986

Sections

Section 1 — Short title, extent and commencement.

(1) This Act may be called the Delhi Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act, 1986.

(2) It extends to the whole of the Union Territory of Delhi.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Browse all 16 sections
  1. 1.Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2.Definitions.
  3. 3.Inspection of buildings, premises, etc.
  4. 4.Measures for fire prevention and fire safety.
  5. 5.Power to seal buildings or premises.
  6. 6.Provision regarding certain buildings and premises.
  7. 7.Default powers of the Chief Fire Officer.
  8. 8.Appeals.
  9. 9.Bar of jurisdiction of courts.
  10. 10.Penalties.
  11. 11.Offences by companies.
  12. 12.Sanction of prosecution.
  13. 13.Jurisdiction.
  14. 14.Protection of action taken in good faith.
  15. 15.Officer to be public servant.
  16. 16.Power to make rules.