Many building owners in Kozhikode yet to follow fire safety norms
The Hindu
DDMA decides to carry out fire safety audit to prevent frequent accidents
Even after the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) decided to carry out a fire safety audit as part of steps to prevent frequent fire outbreaks in the district, many owners of godowns, shopping centres and multistorey buildings, who were earlier held for violation of various safety norms, are yet to fall in line with the instructions issued.
The laxity was noticed mainly on the part of some private godown owners, and this has prompted the fire officials to report the matter to the District Collector for action. The main concern is the narrow ways leading to big storehouses with huge stock of inflammable goods.
Many commercial buildings still have blocked fire exits and firefighting equipment that are without proper annual maintenance. In some recent inspections, fire hydrants were found damaged. Similar is the condition of portable extinguishers in many locations.
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