Fire Safety

Fire safety, trained counsellors & no students under 16 — govts new guidelines for coaching centres

From setting a lower age limit of 16 for students who enrol in coaching institutes to mandating that such centres have adequate…

PCMC urges 43K commercial establishments to re-submit fire safety compliance details

To ensure strict compliance with fire safety regulations, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in Pune has asked 43,…

CM launches the Gujarat Fire Safety COP E-Portal, advancing 'Ease Of Living' for citizens

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the urban development department of the Gujarat government has initiated…

85% of organisations have no fire risk assessment for Lithium-ion battery devices on site

Just 15% of organisations say they have conducted a workplace fire risk assessment to cover the risks posed by devices containing…

Guidelines for fire safety must be issued before May 2024 : Bombay High Court to State govt

The Maharashtra government was given an order by the Bombay High Court on Friday (8th December) to make sure it adheres strictly…

Around 90pc buildings in Karachi sans fire fighting system

City planners, engineers, and building experts emphasised that approximately 90 per cent of structures in Karachi lack fire…

FPA develops new fire test and assessment method for external cladding systems

Following an extensive research project involving insurers, the University of Central Lancashire, and external consultants, the…

Can't turn blind eye to potential fire safety norm violations: Delhi HC

Asserting that it cannot turn a blind eye to potential violation of fire norms, the Delhi High Court has directed the city…

Abu Dhabi issues more than 21,000 fire safety warnings in five months

More than 21,000 warnings have been issued for buildings in Abu Dhabi that have failed to adhere to fire safety regulations. Abu…

Indian Railways launches fire safety campaign amidst recent train fire incidents

The Railway Board has issued a directive to all zonal railways, instructing them to initiate a fire safety campaign starting this…

Fire services flag 243 rooftop restaurants over fire safety violations

The Fire and Emergency Services Department in Bengaluru has listed out 243 rooftop restaurants including pubs, bars and hookah…

Domino's and the National Fire Protection Association partner to deliver fire safety messages

Domino's Pizza Inc. , the largest pizza company in the world, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are joining…