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New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Bengaluru's Kendriya Vihar apartment gets notice over renewal of NOC
BENGALURU: The Kendriya Vihar Apartments in Yelahanka, often in the spotlight during monsoon season for severe flooding, with residents forced to use boats, are once again making headlines. This time, the Fire and Emergency Services Department has written to the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM), requesting a power disconnection due to issues related to the renewal of the No Objection Certificate (NOC). The department has also given one week to comply with the notice to get a renewal. However, the apartment residents' association say a proposal was sent in February to the department. It is alleged that even during the construction stage, no permission or clearance certificate was sought from the department by the association.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Gas trouble
Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services . gas leak incidents We've assigned the inspectors concerned to conduct regular mock drills and awareness programmes across rural and urban areas. These sessions cover topics such as what to do during a gas leak, how to respond during a fire, how ignition can occur, and safety measures —Fire and Emergency Services Department official Precautions to prevent LPG-related accidents Use only authorised dealers for LPG installation and servicing Regularly check the hose (rubber or plastic pipe) and regulator Replace equipment as per safety norms (typically every 5 years) Install a gas leak detector in the kitchen Turn off the regulator when not in use, especially at night or when leaving home Keep the kitchen well- ventilated Never use matches, lighters, or switches if you suspect a leak Store cylinders upright in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat or sunlight Don't tamper with the valve, cylinder, or regulator Keep a fire extinguisher handy and teach all family members basic safety steps Join or organise mock drills in your community for better preparedness A tragic fire incident triggered by a gas leak during a cylinder change that claimed two lives in the city on Thursday has brought to the fore the need for safety measures while handling LPG yet highlighted the serious risks associated with improper handling of LPG. On Thursday, a gas leak led to a devastating fire, resulting in the deaths of two person and causing critical injuries to four others. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire was ignited by a lamp after a gas leak went unnoticed during cylinder this year, on January 6, an LPG cylinder explosion in Bommasandra caused significant damage and injuries. In March, a couple sustained severe burns due to an LPG leak in Frazer Town. Additionally, six people, including a child, were injured in an LPG explosion in Abbaiah Reddy Layout near and safety reports indicate that such incidents are more common in rural areas, largely due to low awareness, delayed maintenance, and limited access to essential safety reduce the risk of gas leaks and cylinder-related accidents, it is essential to take a proactive approach, experts said. Fire safety experts said regular safety inspections of LPG cylinders and connections should be made mandatory and conducted by certified professionals. Government bodies and LPG providers must also organise awareness programs that educate the public about safe usage, identifying leaks, and responding during emergencies, they mock drills and training sessions must be carried out at regular intervals in residential colonies, schools, colleges, workplaces, and public areas. These help in familiarising people with emergency protocols and boost their confidence to handle real-life situations. Strict implementation of safety regulations, along with routine monitoring by fire and safety departments, will ensure a culture of accountability and preparedness, said an expert.A senior official from theDepartment told BM that nearly 15,000 mock drills were conducted across the state in 2024.'We've assigned the inspectors concerned to conduct regular mock drills and awareness programmes across city, rural, and urban areas. These sessions cover crucial topics such as what to do during a gas leak, how to respond during a fire, how ignition can occur, and safety measures to follow. Awareness lectures are routinely conducted in schools, colleges, offices, and public spaces,' the official to official sources,continue to be more frequent in rural areas compared to urban zones. Experts attribute this trend to a combination of poor awareness, lack of timely maintenance, and limited access to safety many rural households, rubber tubes, regulators, and stoves are used well beyond their recommended life span, without replacements or inspections. 'We've seen that people often don't replace old equipment due to cost concerns or simply lack of knowledge,' said a senior official from the Karnataka State Fire and Emergency most rural homes lack proper ventilation and are built with flammable materials, making them more vulnerable to fire spread in case of a leak.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Fire NOC stalls licences
NOC Karnataka Private Medical Indian Medical Association Private hospitals across Karnataka are facing delays in obtaining new licenses and renewing existing ones due to the state government's mandatory requirement for a fire safety No Objection Certificate (). As per theEstablishments (KPME) Act, it is now compulsory for all private healthcare institutions to implement fire safety measures and obtain clearance from the Fire and Emergency Services Department to secure or renew their only hospitals taller than 21 metres needed a fire safety NOC. However, the new directive extends this requirement to smaller hospitals and clinics as well. Without this clearance, licenses cannot be issued or renewed, causing a slowdown in hospital registrations and potentially affecting the delivery of essential healthcare A Suriraju, Secretary of the(IMA), voiced concern, stating that around 3,000 small and medium-sized hospitals are already experiencing delays, a number that could rise to 15,000 in the coming months if the issue is not IMA has called on the government to issue clear, standardised guidelines for the NOC process.
