1591 Delhi Schools Asked to Take Fire Safety Measures

Out of 3660 in National Capital Territory of Delhi, a total of 1591 school buildings have not taken prescribed fire safety measures. They have been issued instructions to rectify the shortcomings.

They have been issued letters to rectify shortcomings observed during inspection of their premises for issue of Fire Safety Certificate. Notice under Section 25 of Delhi Fire Service Act 2007 has been published in leading newspapers and all the owners/occupiers of Educational Buildings in Delhi have been directed to obtain Fire Safety Certificate from Delhi Fire Service as required under Rule 35 of the Delhi Fire Service Act 2007 and Rules 2010.

As on 30.11.2011, Delhi Fire Service has received 3660 applications from the school for issue of NOC/Fire Safety Certificate. 2069 number of school buildings have complied the fire prevention and fire safety measures and have been issued NOC/Fire Safety Certificate.

This was stated by Shri Mullappally Ramachandran, Minister of State in Ministry of Home Affairs in written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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