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New Building Standard Makes Fire Safety Advisory, Sets 24m Height Threshold

New Building Standard Makes Fire Safety Advisory, Sets 24m Height Threshold

India’s updated building standard makes certain fire safety provisions advisory and raises the residential height threshold to 24 meters. The change affects a wide range of multi‑storey homes, prompting renewed scrutiny of safety norms.

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New building standard makes fire safety advisory, raises height threshold to 24m - The Times of India