Delhi's fire safety clearance process is set to become faster with the introduction of a third-party fire audit system. This comes after a retired IAS officer died due to an AC blast in his South Delhi home. Approved private auditors can now issue fire safety certificates, decentralizing the process and allowing the Delhi Fire Service to focus on enforcement. A new digital monitoring system for high-risk buildings will also enhance real-time safety checks.

Delhi's new fire rules permit third-party audits for safety clearances, restructure fire zones, and enhance monitoring, improving emergency response. | Latest News Delhi

NEW DELHI: An 80-year-old retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer lost his life while his son had to be hospitalised after a fire broke out following an AC blast on…