Highrises in Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna expressway are likely to adopt better fire safety measures as a draft proposal to suggest amendments in the building bylaws of the three development authorites has been given to a high-power committee. On Monday, CEO of Noida & Greater Noida authorities, Deepak Agarwal, held a meeting with the joint director, fire services, P K Rao to discuss fire safety in highrise buildings. The move came after a meeting held by Rama Raman, principal secretary, industries, who also holds the post of chairperson, Noida Authority, in Lucknow last month.
“This high-power committee has independent fire experts from Delhi, Lucknow and Noida besides town planners of the three areas of GB Nagar,” said Deepak Agarwal. “The proposal will be ready within a month after which it will be examined in detail and sent to the three boards. Once approved by the boards, they will be forwarded to the state government for final nod before being implemented,” the CEO said.
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