Loopholes in CSEZ s fire safety mechanism

A fire safety audit by the Department of Fire and Rescue Services in Kerala has revealed major lapses in the fire safety…

Over 500 buildings lack fire safety measures in Rawalpindi

Over 500 commercial buildings in the city and cantonment areas do not employ fire safety measures. According to information from…

1 in 5 Delhi schools doesn't have fire safety clearance

One out of every five schools in the capital doesn't have the periodic fire safety clearance certificate, according to a review…

76,000 children below 14 suffered burns, scalds last year in Pune: Study

Burns from fire and scalds from hot liquids rank second among hazards in terms of frequency and first as far as the severity of…

Vietnam high-rise buildings to undergo fire safety inspections

High-rise buildings across the country will undergo fire safety inspections this month, Colonel Doan Huu Thang, deputy head of…

More takers for fire safety drill in Bengaluru

Increased awareness among people in Bengaluru about fire safety norms has brought alive an old rule which existed in the Fire…

Fire safety in Telangana: one-time exemption misused

The Telangana Government is ready with its own version of Building Penalisation Scheme (BPS) to regularise unauthorised…

Maharashtra Education department cracks fire safety whip

The Maharashtra state education department has instructed schools and junior colleges to install fire-fighting equipment at the…

Indian Fire Protection industry sees growth

The Indian fire-protection industry is expanding to meet the growing demand from the user segment. Innovative fire safety…

From the Editor's Desk: October 2015

Dear ReaderThe highlight of this month for SECURITY TODAY was the 25th Annual seminar of the International Institute of Security…

Euralarm presses for urgent standards in tourism industry

Euralarm, representing the electronic fire and security industry, has welcomed the adoption by the European Parliaments TRAN…

Smart cities would require smart buildings for fire safety

With most modern cities opting for vertical solution for housing and corporate space, the next challenge faced by firefighters is…