On September 3, 2026, a Bill to amend the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Act, 2025 was introduced in the State Assembly. It removes references to the National Building Code of India, 2016, which the Bureau of Indian Standards withdrew by Gazette notification on April 30, 2026, and replaces them with liberalised, modern fire and building standards. The change follows the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP), 2026 recommendations on construction permits and building regulations.