GHAZIABAD: The fire department has identified 42 buildings, which include residences, hospitals, and hotels, as ‘unsafe’ for failing to meet fire safety regulations.
Following inspections between 2017 and 2026, the department discovered that approximately 51 buildings were non-compliant with safety standards. A report was submitted to the district court, leading to legal proceedings against these establishments. To date, only nine have upgraded their fire safety systems, which the fire department has approved.
Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Rahul Pal stated that regular inspections are conducted to ensure compliance. “When irregularities are detected, we issue notices and provide a stipulated timeframe for rectification. If no action is taken, we escalate the matter to the district court, which decides the course of action,” he remarked.
Among the 42 buildings categorized as ‘unsafe’ is the Ajnara Gen-X in Crossings Republik. Recently, a fire erupted in a flat located on the 20th floor; fortunately, there were no injuries, though the fire caused damage to three air conditioning units, two tables, and one LED TV. The department extinguished the fire, but the society’s fire safety equipment was non-operational at the time. Despite being reported to the court back in 2017, the society has yet to enhance its fire safety provisions after nine years.
In contrast, the Supertech Livingston in Crossing Republik, which has been under scrutiny since 2017, upgraded its fire safety systems on March 20, 2026. Similarly, the Panchsheel Wellington in Crossings Republik, designated ‘unsafe’ in 2018, received approval for its upgrades on April 7, 2026. Additionally, Panchsheel Primrose, which has been facing issues since 2022, made its fire equipment operational on March 11 of this year.
The CFO reported an average of 15-20 fire calls daily over the past week.
In 2022, Santosh Hospital was also flagged as ‘unsafe’ but has since rectified its fire safety issues, getting approval this year. The Fortune Inn Grazia, a prominent hotel in Sector 23, had inadequate fire safety measures, but recent inspections showed it is now compliant.
According to the CFO, 29 residential buildings housing around 25,000 people, eight hotels, four banquet halls, and one commercial building still lack proper fire safety equipment and NOCs. Some notable addresses include Angel Mercury in Indirapuram, Shipra Krishna Vista in Indirapuram, Ajnara Grace in Noor Nagar, Ajnara Integrity Phase-2 in Noor Nagar, and Skytech Merion Residency Phase-1 and 2.
The CFO also noted that in the past two months, the fire department inspected over 200 buildings to verify the operational status of fire equipment and extinguishers, issuing 150 notices to those with non-functional equipment.
