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Awareness
Buildings & Fire Safety
Unauthorized construction, blocked fire exits, and faulty wiring can lead to disasters.
Awareness Measures
Everyday actions you can take to prevent harm in this area.
- Ensure stairways, exits, and corridors in your building are not blocked.
- Check that fire extinguishers and alarms are visible and regularly serviced.
- Avoid overloading sockets or using poor-quality electrical extensions.
Complaint Steps (if needed)
Follow these steps if you need to escalate and file a formal complaint.
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Document safety issues such as locked exits, exposed wiring, or illegal construction.
- 2
Inform your housing society or building management in writing.
- 3
If they do not act, escalate to the local municipal authority or fire department.
- 4
In case of immediate danger (sparks, smoke, or fire), evacuate and call the fire service.