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Jammu admin orders audit of fire safety adherence in commercial buildings after Goa nightclub tragedy

Jammu, Dec 11 (UNI) In the wake of the December 6 fire tragedy in a north Goa nightclub that claimed 25 lives, the Jammu District administration has ordered a comprehensive audit of adherence to building plans and fire safety norms in all commercial establishments across Jammu district.
As per the order issued by Jammu District Magistrate Rakesh Minhas, the six-member committee headed by Vidhu Shekhar, Additional District Magistrate, Jammu, shall undertake a comprehensive review of adherence to building plans and fire safety norms of all commercial establishments having seating capacity of more than 20 people, including but not limited to bars and restaurants, hotels, theatres, etc.
The committee also comprises the Joint Commissioner (Revenue Enforcement) of Jammu Municipal Corporation, all Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), the Chief Electrical Inspector, the PWD Executive Engineer (Roads and Buildings), and the Deputy Director, Fire and Emergency Services, Jammu.
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