Delhi Fire Dept. Requests Revised Plan for GPRA Colony
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) has denied approval for building plans concerning the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) colony in Sarojini Nagar due to significant violations of the National Building Code (NBC). Officials indicated that the project developer must address the identified issues and present revised plans. The Sarojini Nagar GPRA initiative is part of a broader redevelopment plan encompassing seven government colonies in south Delhi, designed for both residential and mixed-use purposes. The fire department’s findings highlighted multiple issues concerning building accessibility, fire exits, hydrant placements, and the width of escape routes. “The proposal could not be…