Telangana puts hospitals under fire safety radar amid nationwide blaze concerns
The Hindu
Telangana puts hospitals under fire safety radar amid nationwide blaze concerns
Hospitals across Telangana are undergoing an extensive round of fire safety audits, with authorities fanning out across the State to inspect hundreds of healthcare facilities each day as part of a government-led enforcement drive.
The exercise, which began on Friday, coincides with a spate of fatal fires reported from different parts of India and is part of the State’s 99-day action plan launched on March 6 to strengthen fire safety compliance in high-risk buildings.
Senior officials told The Hindu that the inspections are being carried out simultaneously by all 145 fire stations, each tasked with auditing at least one building per day. Over a period of 10 to 12 days designated for healthcare facilities, between 1,400 and 1,600 government and private hospital buildings will be covered.
The audits are examining whether hospitals comply with prescribed fire safety norms, including possession and renewal of fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs), the installation and working condition of fire-fighting systems, and overall preparedness to handle emergencies. Teams are also identifying gaps and educating hospital staff on the proper use of safety equipment.
Officials carrying out fire audits in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Arrangement
Hospitals found with serious lapses may face denial of NOC renewals and prosecution under the Telangana Fire Service Act, 1999, while those with minor deficiencies will be given time-bound directions for rectification.
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