BMC to make fire audit mandatory for all
Following the Mantralaya fire, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has planned to tighten safety norms for all residential, commercial and high-rise structures in the city. Under the new plans, The city buildings will be required to get a certified fire audit report from listed licensing authorities stating the building is well-equipped with safety systems and complies with fire safety norms.
The certificate will have to be submitted once a year and the civic body stated that it would initiate strict implementation of the Fire Act. The fire department plans to inspect all state and central government offices in phases.
The civic body is also planning to spread awareness regarding the rules of the Fire Act amongst residential and commercial building owners and occupiers.
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Source: Indianexpress.com
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