Getting a Fire License in Bangladesh
Supporting documents for a fire license are that are required listed below:
- You need a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation, together with the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- Building layout/plan requires a valuation certificate from the municipality, city corporation, or union porishad.
- If renting a space or property, a deed of agreement is required, along with a rental receipt.
- No objection certificate from the Commissioner of the Plastic Industry.
- No objection certificate from the locals if the R/A is used for a plastic factory/industry.
PROCESS STEPS:
Step 1: Collect the Application Form from the Fire Service and Civil Defense Head Office in Dhaka.
Step 2: Fill out the form; if Garments Factory needs to add another form – “Information: Garments Factory”
Step 3: Include supporting documents with the application.
Step 4: Submit the application and supporting papers.
Step 5: Inspection by the FS&CDs Inspector.
There should be an option for entering the Fire Brigade Vehicle/Car on the spot.
There should be facilities for loading and unloading building goods.
Firefighting equipment.
Two exit staircases.
Step 6: Following the inspection, a Demand Note is issued, detailing the fees that must be paid. Additionally, points of violation are marked, and the applicant is given opportunity to rectify these issues. Fees should be deposited to the following account number: 1 – 2261 – 0000 – 2009.
Step 7: The sites will be examined to ensure that any identified issues have been corrected and that firefighting equipment has been installed.
Step 8: Issue/Obtain a Fire License.
TIME FRAMES:
Maximum of 7 days. Delays can occur owing to a failure to provide firefighting equipment.
RENEWAL PROCESS:
Submit the Bangladesh Bank Chalan and License to the Inspector for renewal.
