Jaipur: Building plan approvals at Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) have slowed after a new order made Fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs) mandatory before final sanction, leaving architects and applicants uncertain about the revised approval process.The July 10 order, issued by additional chief town planner Ankur Dadheech, provides for an “approval in principle” of building plans…
Jaipur: In a major regulatory overhaul, Rajasthan’s local self govt (LSG) dept has scrapped the decades-old practice of limiting high-rise building heights according to the reach of municipal firefighting ladders. The change comes through the “Provisions-2026 Regarding Fire Prevention, Life Safety, and Fire Protection Measures for All Types of Buildings in Rajasthan State,” issued to…
T’puram: As part of railway board’s policy to strengthen onboard emergency preparedness and passenger safety, an advanced firefighting training programme for onboard staff was conducted on Saturday in association with Kerala Fire & Rescue Services in Thiruvananthapuram.The specialized training programme combined classroom sessions with practical demonstrations, providing participants with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in…
Friday’s fire inspections at coaching centres in Chandigarh revealed blocked hoses Chandigarh: A surprise fire inspection on Friday exposed widespread safety hazards and inadequate escape routes at multiple coaching centres.The action starts a major safety blitz across the city’s education hubs. Teams led by chief fire officer Inderjit Singh raided high-occupancy tuition complexes in Sectors…
Ahmedabad: To avert fire accidents — like the three that occurred last Thursday and Friday — reworked rules will mandate that new buildings use only standard wiring and have their mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans approved by designated consultants.Most fires are caused by electrical short circuits. Due to flaws in the current Comprehensive General Development…
