The Andhra Pradesh Fire Service Act,1999.
andhra-pradesh · 1999
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement - (1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Fire Service Act, 1999
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Fire Service Act, 1999, including "building," "fire fighting property," and "high-rise building."
- S. 3Establishes and maintains the Andhra Pradesh Fire Service by the government.
- S. 4Section 4 allows the government to appoint a Director General and other necessary staff for fire services.
- S. 5Section 5 vests superintendence and control of the fire service with the Director General.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the Director General or authorized officer to appoint service members per rules.
- S. 7Section 7 grants service members a certificate upon appointment, which grants them powers and privileges, but it ceases when they leave the service.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the government to create an auxiliary fire service with volunteers and assign them specific powers and duties.
- S. 9Section 9 grants the government authority to issue orders for fire service operations, equipment, training, and efficiency.
- S. 10Section 10 grants fire service members authority to remove obstructions, close streets, break into premises, and regulate water supply to fight fires.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the fire officer to draw water from any source for firefighting operations.
- S. 12The Director General can make deals for fire-fighting help from others with personnel or equipment.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the issuance of a no objection certificate for high-rise commercial, residential, and public buildings before construction approval.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates government officials to enforce fire safety precautions and remove hazardous materials from high-risk premises.
- S. 15The section allows the government to prohibit the use of certain areas for fire-risk purposes without a fire service license.
- S. 16Section 16 requires owners or occupiers to apply for a license within 30 days for places used for specified purposes.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the process for granting fire service licenses and appeals against refusals.
- S. 18Section 18 specifies that fire service licenses are valid for three years, renewable, and cancelable for specified reasons.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates building owners or occupiers to install and maintain fire safety measures and prohibits tampering with fire safety equipment.
- S. 20Section 20 allows authorized fire service officers to inspect places deemed fire-risk during daylight, or at any time if necessary.
- S. 21Section 21 mandates authorized officers to issue notices to building owners for fire safety compliance after inspections.
- S. 22Section 22 allows authorized officers to take necessary steps to enforce compliance with notices if not complied with.
- S. 23Section 23 funds fire service expenses from the state's consolidated fund and allows government-directed contributions from persons or industries.
- S. 24Section 24 mandates owners or occupiers to pay prescribed fees for fire service members sent beyond Andhra Pradesh to extinguish fires.
- S. 25Section 25 imposes and regulates the collection of fees for high-rise building safety compliance in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 26Penalty for violation of duty etc
- S. 27Section penalizes failure to comply with fire safety requirements without reasonable cause, with a fine up to ₹500.
- S. 28Section penalizes obstructing fire-fighting operations with up to three months' imprisonment or a fine of up to 500 rupees.
- S. 29Section penalizes knowingly false fire outbreak reports with up to three months imprisonment or a fine up to 500 rupees.
- S. 30Section 30 imposes penalties for failing to obtain a required fire service license in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 31Section 31 penalizes willful violations of the Andhra Pradesh Fire Service Act with imprisonment, fines, or both.
- S. 32Section 32 makes company officers and directors liable for company offenses, unless they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 33Section 33 allows the Director General to compound or withdraw proceedings for offenses under the Act.
- S. 34The section allows the government to establish, maintain, close, or re-establish fire service training centers.
- S. 35Section 35 allows the government to set fees for fire prevention training; Section 36 permits levying a fire tax on properties.
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- S. 37Section 37 prohibits fire service members from other employment without permission and requires them to be always on duty.
- S. 38The section allows the Director-General to send fire service members to neighboring areas not under this Act for emergencies.
- S. 39Section allows employing fire service personnel for rescue, salvage, or other suitable tasks due to their training and equipment.
- S. 40Section 40 allows fire service officers to request information from building owners to aid in their duties.
- S. 41Section 41 exempts local authorities from charging for water used in fire-fighting operations and maintenance of fire-fighting water supplies.
- S. 42Section 42 exempts water supply authorities from compensation claims for water supply interruptions due to compliance with fire safety requirements.
- S. 43Section 43 mandates police officers to assist fire service members in executing their duties under the Andhra Pradesh Fire Service Act, 1999.
- S. 44Section 44 allows only the Director General or nominated officers to file complaints for non-cognizable offenses under the Act.
- S. 45Section 45 protects authorities, officers, and service members from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 46Section 46 restricts fire service members from joining certain unions or organizations and limits their political and media activities.
- S. 47Power to make rules - (1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of