Ghaziabad: RWAs Cite Cost, Poor Support, Old Infra Post Fire Safety Push
GHAZIABAD: In response to the Ghaziabad administration’s directive to Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) and Apartment Owners Associations (AOAs) to enhance fire safety protocols, resident bodies have raised significant concerns regarding compliance. Major obstacles include high costs for maintaining firefighting systems, aging electrical infrastructure, the need for regular audits and drills, and ensuring that emergency exits are clear of obstructions. During a review meeting earlier this month, officials instructed RWAs to hire two trained firefighters for each residential society to work 12-hour shifts. They also mandated regular inspections and maintenance of fire water pipelines to ensure an adequate emergency supply and…