In wake of recent fires,MC issues warning to banks,hospitals,PU

The representatives of banks were warned that the fire department would start issuing final notices if the banks did not install necessary fire safety equipments in banks within the stipulated time. The need to appoint trained manpower was highlighted in order to handle any emergency. It was suggested that trained staff must be present round the clock in buildings to prevent a disaster. Fire officials asked for the escape routes to be cleared and to have proper parking arrangements to facilitate movement of fire tenders.

Hospitals,including Government Multi Specialty Hospital,Sector 16; Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research; and Government Medical College and Hospital,Sector 32,were asked to include fire safety features in the new proposed building plans. A fire audit of the existing buildings of the hospitals was recommended to check the efficiency of the system already installed.