Punjab fire safety audit: Only 133 of 2,449 buildi...

Summary

• LAHORE: A report submitted to the Lahore High Court has highlighted significant gaps in fire safety compliance across buildings assessed in Punjab with just 133 of 2,449 inspected structures reportedly achieving Grade-A status.
• According to the report attributed to the Punjab Emergency Services Department four buildings were classified as Grade F while another 2,312 remained at different stages of compliance and corrective work.
• Compliance and follow-up remain important Punjab’s building safety framework sets requirements for emergency exits and other protective measures under the Punjab Community Safety Buildings Regulations 2022.

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LAHORE: A report submitted to the Lahore High Court has highlighted significant gaps in fire safety compliance across buildings assessed in Punjab with just 133 of 2,449 inspected structures reportedly achieving Grade-A status.

According to the report attributed to the Punjab Emergency Services Department four buildings were classified as Grade F while another 2,312 remained at different stages of compliance and corrective work. The department also reported issuing 129 fire safety certificates to buildings meeting the required standards.

The figures were presented in proceedings concerning building safety and the prevention of fire-related casualties. The Lahore High Court has previously sought details from the Punjab government about fire prevention measures and enforcement of safety standards.