Home LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday set a 30-day deadline for commercial and high-rise buildings to install fire hydrants, warning that strict action would follow in case of non-compliance. The development came during a special meeting chaired by the chief minister, who addressed commissioners and deputy commissioners via video link. During the huddle, CM Maryam approved a series of wide-ranging measures to prevent fire incidents across the province, directing strict enforcement of safety regulations in commercial and multi-storey buildings. The meeting also approved the installation of 1157 water hydrants across nine divisions and the establishment of a new Fire Inspectorate Unit within Rescue 1122. She also approved the use of modern high-expansion foam generators to control fires and ordered the installation of smoke detectors and CCTV cameras in large buildings. The chief minister also declared first-aid facilities and oxygen cylinders mandatory in major commercial structures. The Punjab CM also approved specialised training programmes for markets dealing in chemicals, cardboard, fabric and gas cylinders to improve preparedness against fire emergencies.
Published: January 27, 2026 5:04 pm
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