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Building plan approvals in Jaipur have slowed after the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) made Fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs) mandatory before granting final approval for eligible projects. The revised process, introduced under Rajasthan's Fire Safety Provisions-2026, requires applicants to first obtain an in-principle approval from JDA and then secure a Fire NOC from the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC). Architects and industry stakeholders have raised concerns over procedural delays and lack of clarity, saying the new system has increased uncertainty for applicants and temporarily affected the submission of new building proposals.
Building plan approvals in Jaipur have slowed following the Jaipur Development Authority's (JDA) decision to make a Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC) mandatory before issuing final building plan approvals. The revised procedure, introduced under the state's Fire Safety Provisions-2026, has led to delays as applicants, architects and officials adjust to the new approval process.
Under the revised system, JDA now grants only an in-principle approval to eligible building plans. Applicants must subsequently obtain a Fire NOC from the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) before JDA issues the final sanctioned building plan. Earlier, building plans were approved first, while the Fire NOC could be obtained during a later stage of the project.
The new procedure follows the implementation of the Fire Safety Provisions-2026, notified by the Urban Development and Housing Department to strengthen fire safety compliance in buildings across Rajasthan. The regulations were introduced after several fire incidents reported across the country highlighted the need for stricter safety measures in commercial and residential buildings.
Architects empanelled by the Urban Development and Housing Department have expressed concerns over the revised process, stating that the order lacks operational clarity and has created confusion regarding responsibilities. According to them, clients now expect architects to obtain Fire NOCs on their behalf, although this does not form part of their professional role. Some architects have also indicated that they are temporarily holding back fresh applications until the process becomes clearer.
The Urban Development and Housing Department has empanelled around 80 architects across Rajasthan, including nearly 60 in Jaipur, under the Model Rajasthan (Urban Area) Building Regulation, 2025. These architects are authorised to prepare building plans for structures up to 15 metres in height and plots measuring up to 2,500 square metres. Officials estimate that more than 90 per cent of Jaipur's buildings fall within this category, making the revised approval process relevant for a majority of new construction proposals.
Officials from the Jaipur Municipal Corporation have also raised practical concerns over the revised system. They pointed out that issuing a Fire NOC generally requires physical inspection of a building to verify the installation of firefighting equipment and compliance with fire safety norms. Since many of these systems are installed during construction, they questioned how a final Fire NOC could be issued before the building is completed.
The revised framework also requires developers, architects and structural engineers to submit affidavits certifying compliance with the Fire Safety Provisions-2026 before approved building plans are issued. The rules apply to new building proposals covered under the fire safety regulations as well as revised plans involving the expansion of existing buildings.
The JDA has been introducing several reforms to strengthen scrutiny of building proposals and improve compliance with planning regulations. In recent years, the authority has revised its building approval mechanism and increased oversight of construction permissions to curb unauthorised development and ensure greater adherence to safety and urban planning norms.
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