PWD Orders Annual Fire Safety Audits for Delhi Government Buildings

The Public Works Department (PWD) has ordered annual fire safety audits for all government buildings in Delhi, India.

This administrative directive establishes a mandatory requirement for yearly inspections to systematically identify and mitigate fire hazards within public properties across the city.

According to the department, the primary objective of the order is to ensure that regular safety inspections are conducted. By mandating these audits on an annual basis, the PWD aims to create a proactive framework for hazard identification and risk mitigation.

The scope of the order encompasses all government buildings situated throughout Delhi. The PWD will be the authority responsible for overseeing the implementation of these new fire safety audit protocols.

While the directive clearly outlines the transition to a regular, annual inspection cycle, specific dates for the commencement of the audits have not been specified. Additionally, the order did not disclose the exact technical parameters or the specific guidelines that the inspection teams will follow.

With this new measure, the Public Works Department seeks to enhance the overall safety of public infrastructure in Delhi, addressing potential fire risks to secure these properties.