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(1) To ensure effective fire prevention and life safety measures in all buildings as per provisions of Part-IV of the National Building Code of India, 1983 as revised from time to time, every owner or occupier, individually or jointly, as the case may be, shall appoint a Fire Safety Officer, having such qualifications, as may be prescribed. (2) In case of a vacancy of the Fire Safety Officer appointed under sub-section (1), either on resignation or otherwise, the owner or occupier individually or jointly, as the case may be, shall appoint the Fire Safety Officer immediately. (3) In case of the non-appointment of the Fire Safety Officer under sub-section (1) and (2), the Fire Officer may take such steps as he deems necessary as per the provisions of this Act. (4) The Fire Safety Officer shall have to undergo training at the Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute established by the Government: Provided that a person who has already undergone such training at the National Fire Service College, Nagpur run by the Ministry of Home Affairs or at any other equivalent institution recognized by the Government, shall not be required to take such training. Power of inspection.