Recently, a devastating fire broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane, a popular nightclub in Goa. The deadly fire claimed 25 lives and left many injured. Since the incident, authorities are inspecting nightlife venues across major cities to check if they are complying with safety measures. Here are the cities now under a strict scanner.
Bengaluru Steps Up Inspections After Goa Fire Tragedy
In the aftermath of the Goa tragedy, nightclubs in several major Indian cities have come under the scanner. With Christmas and New Year parties coming up, authorities are leaving no stone unturned to confirm if nightclubs are following safety norms. According to a report by Moneycontrol, Bengaluru officials are now ensuring fire safety in pubs and conducting frequent inspections to avoid any tragedy ahead of Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Reportedly, despite repeated notices, many pubs still ignore basic safety norms. This is why the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and the health department are cancelling licences of pubs that fail to meet safety standards. Fire departments are also ordered to carry out regular special drives, especially in high-rise buildings where rooftop pubs operate. Nightclubs will be checked for functional fire extinguishers, proper firefighting systems, and unobstructed emergency exits.
Delhi NCR & Mumbai Nightclubs Face Strict Checks
Not just Bengaluru, after the Goa nightclub tragedy, Delhi pubs and nightclubs are also facing strict inspections. As per a report by The Indian Express, Delhi Fire Services (DFS) has identified 900 restaurants, hotels, and clubs that face a fire No-Objection Certificate (NOC) check. Authorities will carry out inspections to confirm if they are following safety rules. Similar checks have started in Noida and Gurugram.
Locations with an area of 90 square metres must get a fire clearance certificate. Residential hotel owners need a fire safety NOC every five years. Other hotels, restaurants, and clubs must renew theirs every three years.
According to a report by The Times of India, BMC has also announced a week-long special fire safety drive across Mumbai. This drive aims to prevent Goa-like tragedies during Christmas and New Year celebrations. From December 22 to 28, the fire brigade will inspect hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars, party halls, malls, banquet venues, and more. Those flouting fire safety rules will face strict action under the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006.
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Officials across major Indian cities are doing their best to carry out fire inspections after the Goa fire tragedy. Since nightclubs, restaurants, and hotels will see huge crowds this month, these venues should be fully inspected.
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