Fire Department | The fire department officials conducted inspections on Friday for violation of fire safety rules in Chandralok complex under Secunderabad.
Secunderabad: Fire department officials conducted inspections on Friday for violation of fire safety regulations in Chandralok Complex under Secunderabad. Notices were issued to the management of the complex who violated the rules. Under the direction of Secunderabad Fire Brigade, District Fire Officer Sridas led by Assistant District Fire Officer Prabhakar Reddy and Station Fire Officer Shankar along with his staff conducted inspections.
During the inspections, it was found that the building was not complying with the minimum standards of fire safety. Officials said that this building, which was built about 50 years ago, has now reached a dilapidated state, and there is a situation where soil is being blown out of the building. It has been revealed that the matter will be brought to the attention of the GHMC officials and necessary steps will be taken.
He said that the electrical wiring in the building was completely outdated and in a dangerous condition. It has been revealed that there are no stairs wide enough for people to evacuate safely in case of emergency and there is no necessary setback space around the building. He explained that notices have been issued to the building managers in view of the safety of people’s lives and properties.
