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LDA to Audit Fire Safety of 800,000 Buildings in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: In response to the recent Aliganj fire incident, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to conduct fire safety audits for approximately 800,000 residential and commercial buildings throughout the city. The authority plans to engage a private agency for this initiative, starting with LDA-developed colonies and gradually expanding to other areas. The audit will evaluate various fire safety aspects, including the state of electrical wiring, power load, setback space availability, roof stair access, door and window quality, lane width, proximity to water sources, nearest fire station distance, and positioning of air-conditioner units. LDA Vice-Chairperson Prathamesh Kumar stated that each…

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Pune: Undri Blaze Fire Safety System Audit & Maintenance

PUNE: Chief Fire Officer of Pune Municipal Corporation, Devendra Potphode, announced an investigation into the failure of firefighting equipment in the Undri high-rise, following a tragic incident that resulted in a teenager’s death and injuries to eight others during a fire. Potphode emphasized that society managements are required to conduct fire safety audits with licensed agencies at least twice a year. If they fail to do so, they bear the responsibility for any accidents. “As stipulated in Section 3 of the Fire Act, it is the owner’s or occupier’s duty to ensure the firefighting system is operational 24/7. Residents should…