A fire license is a legal authorization issued by authorities, permitting individuals or entities to operate in compliance with fire safety regulations. It ensures that the premises, equipment, and practices adhere to fire prevention and control standards as stipulated by the Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Act, 2003. This legislation establishes the framework under which fire safety measures are enforced, outlining requirements that must be met to mitigate fire hazards effectively. The license is vital for safeguarding lives, property, and public spaces against fire-related risks, ensuring a secure environment for occupants and visitors.
Issuing authority
Name : Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD)
Address: 38 - 46 Kazi Alauddin Road, Dhaka -1000
Website : www.fireservice.gov.bd
Required list of all documents
- Filled-in prescribed Application Form [Original]
- Trade License [Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer. The trade license should be valid]
- Yearly Valuation Certificate from City Corporation/Municipality/Union Parishad [Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer (required if the business is set up in owner’s space/property)]
- Deed of agreements with rental receipt [Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer (required if rental space/property)]
- Layout of the establishment authorized by RAJUK/CDA/KDA/RDA/ City Corporation/Municipality/Union Parishad [Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
- Certification of Incorporation along with Memorandum of Association [Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer (required if the business is a company)]
- No-objection-Certificate (NOC) from the local (elected) representative [Original; councilors of Municipality or City Corporation, Chairman of Union Parishad can forward the NOC]
- Clearance Certificate from the FSCD office [Original (required only in case of commercial or multi-storied building). Necessary only if the building is higher than 24 meters or more than 7 stories]
- Filled-in additional form - “Information: Garments Factory” [Original (required in case of garment factories)]
- Deposit slip/treasury Challan in favor of the demand note [Original]
Step by step all documents
Step 1 Submission Application form: To initiate the process of obtaining a fire license, the applicant begins by collecting the prescribed Application Form either from the FSCD Office or through the internet. Upon obtaining the form, they proceed to fill it out comprehensively. Simultaneously, the applicant gathers all required documents stipulated for the application and carefully attaches them to the completed Application Form. Once everything is prepared, the applicant submits the Application Form along with the attached documents to the FSCD office for further processing.
Step 2 Payment after Inspection: After inspecting the establishment, the FSCD inspector issues a demand note specifying the required fees. The applicant then deposits the amount mentioned in the demand note and receives a bank deposit slip/Treasury Challan & submits the bank deposit slip/Treasury Challan to the FSCD Office.
Step 9 Final Inspection and Issue of Fire License: After re-inspecting the establishment, the FSCD inspector ensures all requirements are met. Subsequently, the FSCD Office issues the Fire License, completing the process.
Fee schedule
Fee depends on the assessment
Official time limit
90 working days
Actual time limit
100-120 working days
Renewal process
Required list of all documents
- Recently expired Fire License [Original]
- Treasury Challan** [Original]
Step by step all process
Step 1 Deposit Payment and Submit Bank Deposit Slip: The applicant deposits the amount mentioned in the original demand note and receives the bank deposit slip. They then submit this slip to the FSCD (Fire Service and Civil Defense) office.
Step 2 Inspection by FSCD Inspector: An FSCD inspector visits the establishment to conduct a thorough inspection to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
Step 3 Fire License Renewal: Upon successful inspection and verification of compliance, the FSCD office renews the Fire License.
Fee schedule
Renewal fee depends on the assessment
Official time limit
30 working days
Actual time limit