India Risk Survey 2018, acknowledges the under-equipped fire services in the country. Discuss the flaws in the fire safety mechanisms in the country and give suggestions for robust firesafety mechanism. (200 Words)
Refer - The Indian Express
Enrich the answer from other sources, if the question demands.
IAS Parliament 6 years
KEY POINTS
Flaws in fire safety mechanisms
· Safety standards are not upto date and lack regulation by the concerned fire safety department in States.
· Fire services comes under scope of Municipalities and the budget allocated by the states, remain unused, as local government lacks capable administration to utilize the resources effectively.
· Lacking stricter enforcement of National building code by the municipal authorities, after obtaining a licence, owners of shops, restaurants and other private buildings make changes in the sanctioned layout plans that very often compromise the fire-preparedness of their premises.
· General lack of fire safety awareness among people.
· Construction of buildings, shops, restuarants in defiance of safety regulations (National building code).
Suggestions fo robust safety mechanisms
· Regular inspections by the concerned municipal authorities to check the implantation of fire safety regulations.
· Awareness about fire safety mechanisms at the community level with help of State disaster response force. Frequent mock drills in schools, colleges will help increase the awareness.
· Updation of fire safety regulations by Municipalities, better use of finaces to improve fire safety infrastructure in buildings, shops.
· Enouraging and motivating the firefighters who save lives of people at crucial times.
Sandeep 6 years
Kindly review thanks
IAS Parliament 6 years
