42 Ghaziabad Buildings, Including Hospitals, Violate Fire Safety
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…
