After Goa nightclub fire, Noida bars and restaurants under lens to check safety norms

Chief Fire Officer, Noida, Pradeep Kumar said at least 12 of the bars and restaurants were inspected on Monday and 22 were inspected by Tuesday.

“We have not found anything lacking as of now but if we do, we will inform the Excise Department. Our priority is to focus on all critical safety measures — availability and proper functioning of emergency exits; presence, validity, and operability of fire safety equipment such as fire alarms and extinguishers; and electrical safety, including wiring, earthing, load management, and appliance safety,” said the CFO.

Officials also said teams are checking ventilation and smoke management systems; adherence to permitted occupancy limits and crowd-control measures; safe placement and handling of gas cylinders; quality of housekeeping; cleanliness; maintenance and validity of licences and approvals; and compliance with related regulations.

Officials reported that while most establishments complied with prescribed safety norms, deficiencies found at a few locations led to immediate directives for corrective action.

They also appealed to bar owners and restaurant operators to strictly follow safety protocols related to fire prevention, electrical systems, and public safety as serious violations would invite legal action.