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Fire NOC (fire license) in Maharashtra

Who needs a fire licence in Maharashtra, the official fee, documents and where to apply.

Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026

Issued by
Maharashtra Fire Services / city fire brigade
Official fee
Varies (worked out from built-up area and the ASR rate (since April 2025))
for a small eating house
Validity
Renew as per fire authority; half-yearly Form B certificate from a licensed agency

Official fee To confirm Source

What it is and who needs it

Fire safety clearance based on occupancy, area, height and fuel use. Eating houses using LPG, larger premises and taller buildings. Delhi: restaurants over 50 seats or 90 sq m.

In Maharashtra it is issued by the Maharashtra Fire Services / city fire brigade.

In Mumbai, a small commercial ground-plus-one building paid a ₹5,500 lump sum under the 2018 schedule.

BMC asks for a Fire NOC before it issues a health licence to eating houses. In Mumbai, a small commercial ground-plus-one building paid a ₹5,500 lump sum under the 2018 schedule.

Official fee

CityFeeValiditySource
MumbaiVariesworked out from built-up area and the ASR rate (since April 2025)Renew as per fire authority; half-yearly Form B certificate from a licensed agencyTo confirm Source
PuneVariesworked out from built-up area and the ASR rate (since April 2025)Renew as per fire authority; half-yearly Form B certificate from a licensed agencyTo confirm Source
NagpurVariesworked out from built-up area and the ASR rate (since April 2025)Renew as per fire authority; half-yearly Form B certificate from a licensed agencyTo confirm Source
ThaneVariesworked out from built-up area and the ASR rate (since April 2025)Renew as per fire authority; half-yearly Form B certificate from a licensed agencyTo confirm Source

Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.

Documents to keep ready

  • Building plan and occupancy certificate
  • Floor area and exits
  • Fire extinguishers, alarms and signage
  • LPG storage details (food businesses)

Steps to apply

  1. Collect the documents listed here.
  2. Apply online at mahafireservice.gov.in.
  3. Pay the official fee: Varies (worked out from built-up area and the ASR rate (since April 2025)).
  4. Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Renew as per fire authority; half-yearly Form B certificate from a licensed agency.

Where to apply

Maharashtra Fire Services / city fire brigade. Official portal: mahafireservice.gov.in.

Common questions

Do I need a fire licence or NOC in Maharashtra?
Eating houses using LPG, larger premises and taller buildings. Delhi: restaurants over 50 seats or 90 sq m.
How much does a fire licence cost in Maharashtra?
For a small eating house the official fee is Varies (worked out from built-up area and the ASR rate (since April 2025)). We have not yet matched this to an official page, so please treat it as to confirm. The fee depends on the area of the premises.
Who issues the fire licence in Maharashtra?
The Maharashtra Fire Services / city fire brigade, on mahafireservice.gov.in.
How long is a fire licence valid in Maharashtra?
Renew as per fire authority; half-yearly Form B certificate from a licensed agency.
Is Govt License a government website?
No. Govt License is an independent guide. We link to the official government portals where you apply and pay. Always confirm the fee on the portal before paying.