Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Inter Board Orders Colleges to Strengthen Fire Safety Measures
Officials in Hyderabad told colleges to make their buildings safer in case of fire.
They said students and staff must be able to leave buildings safely.
This follows a problem involving fake fire safety certificates, called NOCs.
HYDRAA is registering cases about the certificates.
The Inter Board is also taking action against colleges involved.
Officials said colleges can apply for or renew fire certificates online.
They warned colleges not to use brokers for this process.
They also said a large penalty may be reconsidered and asked older buildings to find ways to provide a second staircase.
HYDRAA and the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education directed colleges to improve fire safety and evacuation facilities.
The instructions followed a joint meeting held amid investigations into fake fire NOCs.
HYDRAA is registering cases, while the Inter Board is acting against colleges found using fake NOCs.
HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath said fire NOC applications and renewals are available online through the agency’s website.
The Rs 8 lakh penalty for colleges with fake NOCs will be reconsidered, while older buildings were urged to explore alternatives for a second staircase.
- Who
- HYDRAA, the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education, and college managements.
- What
- Authorities directed colleges to strengthen fire safety measures and provide safe evacuation facilities.
- When
- At a joint meeting held amid the fake fire NOC issue; no specific date was stated.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- To protect students and staff and address concerns involving fake fire NOCs and safety gaps.
- Authorities involved
- HYDRAA and the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education
- Main instruction
- Ensure adequate fire safety measures and safe evacuation facilities
- Fire NOC process
- Applications, approvals, renewals, and fee payments are available online through the HYDRAA website
- Fake NOC action
- HYDRAA is registering cases and the Inter Board is taking action against colleges with fake NOCs
- Penalty under review
- The Rs 8 lakh penalty imposed on colleges with fake fire NOCs will be reconsidered
- Older buildings
- Managements were advised to explore alternatives for providing a second staircase