As the city builds taller and denser, firefighting systems need to go beyond reach. On April 12, 2025, Telangana’s Fire Services Department announced a major shift – internal fire safety systems, not just external response, will be the key focus for high-rise buildings going forward.
Why? Because after the 30th floor, no ladder can save you.
Following the 45th Standing Fire Advisory Council (SFAC) meeting in Hyderabad, the department unveiled plans to enhance both internal and external preparedness:
- All high-rise buildings must be equipped with:
- Smoke and heat detectors
- Sprinklers
- Marked fire exits
- A designated fire safety officer trained in emergency response
- Third-party fire audits are now being scaled up, with new empanelled consultants authorised to check compliance, especially for EV risks, basement parking, and older structures.
- Digitised fire safety systems like Telangana’s real-time Daily Situation Reports (DSR) are being proposed as national models.
Also in the works:
- Expansion of fire NOC rules to cover non-high-rise commercial buildings
- Upgraded hydraulic platforms, capable of reaching up to 100 metres
- Revised National Building Code with new rules for parking and EV fire safety
➡️ Check out the complete fire safety guidelines and make sure your building meets all mandatory requirements issued by the Telangana government.