The Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Govt. of West Bengal on December 09, 2025, issued a relief order for Very Small Single-Storied Establishments under the Fire Safety Regulatory Regime.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The Government has introduced an instant, real-time online “Spot Fire License” system for very small, single-storied, low-hazard establishments, allowing issuance without prior physical inspection to provide regulatory relief and ease of compliance.
• The auto-generated Spot Fire License, issued through the e-District platform, is valid for five years and is available only for specified categories of establishments handling limited quantities of hazardous materials while maintaining minimum prescribed fire safety measures.
• A post-verification on a random basis will be conducted, and any license obtained through false or misleading information will be cancelled, with the applicant liable for legal action.
• Establishments dealing with quantities below the exempted limits are not required to apply for a fire license, and applicants must submit an online undertaking confirming the accuracy of details before instant issuance upon payment.
[Notification no. - 1590/FES-99/101/2025]
