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Building Safety Classification Matrix

National Building Fire & Safety Authority (NBFSA) | Ministry of Housing, Urban Affairs & Disaster Management, Government of India

Risk-based statutory categorization of built structures defining mandatory audit cycles and fire suppression requirements.

Class A — High-Rise Residential

Buildings >15m height. Annual safety certification and 3-year fire NOC renewal.

Class B — Public Assembly & Malls

Theatres, auditoriums, shopping centers. Bi-annual fire audits and full evacuation drill logs.

Class C — Hospitals & Institutions

Medical centers, universities. Dedicated ICU evacuation chutes and secondary oxygen fire cutoff.

Class D — Industrial & Hazardous

Chemical processing, fuel storage. Continuous automated hazard monitoring and foam suppression.