In a recent fire audit report submitted to the deputy commissioner points out to at least 500 odd premises which are not complying with fire safety norms in Mohali.
The notices have been sent during the ongoing survey following the orders of the deputy commissioner to identify the commercial establishments not maintaining proper fire arrangements and obtaining no objection certificates (NOC’s) from the area’s fire department. The notice had warned the violator, if NOC from fire department was not obtained then they would face disconnection of sewerage and water lines.
According to the fire audit report, in Mohali city itself there are 200 odd violators primarily comprising of commercial establishments like coaching centres, hotel, restaurants and other public places. The audit has been conducted after a blaze at a commercial complex in Surat, Gujarat killed at least 20 students who were attending their coaching centres and the drive will continue till June 7.
