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(1) On completion of the construction of the building mentioned under sub-section (2) of section 18 and installation of the fire protection and preventive measures as per approved Fire Fighting Scheme, the owner of the building shall apply for fire safety certificate to the Director or any officer authorized by him in this behalf, in such form alongwith such fee, as may be prescribed. (2) On receipt of application under sub-section (1), the concerned officer shall scrutinize the application and inspect the building for compliance of fire fighting scheme. (3) After inspection of fire safety installation and means of escape as per approved fire fighting scheme, the concerned officer shall submit his report to the Director or any other officer authorised by him within such time, as may be prescribed. After examination, the Director or any officer authorised by him may grant approval and issue fire safety certificate or reject the said application after recording the reasons, within such time as may be prescribed. (4) The fire safety certificate issued for the buildings specified in clause (a) of sub- section (2) of section 18 shall be valid for three years, for residential buildings above sixteen and half meters (16.5 meters) shall be valid for five years and for special buildings as specified in clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 18 shall be valid for three years. (5) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other State law for the time being in force, no authority empowered to issue the occupation Certificate of such building shall issue the occupation certificate unless the provisions of this section are complied with: Provided that the authority competent to approve the fire safety certificate may impose any additional conditions with regard to fire safety and life safety measures as he may deem fit, for the safety of people and building depending upon the ground situation. (6) The owner or occupier of the building shall give a self-declaration certificate annually to the effect that the fire fighting system installed in his building is working in good condition and there is no addition/alteration in the building. The Fire Officer may randomly check such building. In case there is any addition/alteration beyond permissible limits under the Haryana Building Code, 2017, the fire safety certificate shall cease to exist and the owner shall apply for approval of revised Fire Fighting Scheme as per the provisions of section 18. Issuance of Fire Safety Certificate.