Blind School Denied Fire Safety Certificate in Delhi Due to Shortcomings

The Delhi Fire Services has denied a fire safety certificate to a blind school in Sewa Kutir, citing insufficient safety measures. The school must address shortcomings, such as an inadequate staircase and lack of fire extinguishers, before reassessment. The school currently operates at its own risk.

The Delhi Fire Services has declined to issue a fire safety certificate to a blind school located in Sewa Kutir, the northern part of the city, pointing out a series of safety deficiencies, as noted in an official letter.

An inspection of the Government Senior Secondary Special School for Boys with Blindness revealed several critical shortcomings that need urgent attention. These include an inadequately sized staircase and the absence of fire extinguishers in the building—a structure comprising a ground floor and a first floor.

Following an inspection by a fire department officer in the presence of the school's principal, Dr. JL Sharma, on June 6, it was determined that the single staircase measured 1.25 meters in width, whereas a 1.50 meter staircase or an additional staircase of 75 cm were required. Citing these issues, the department has urged the school to rectify these safety measures promptly, warning that until compliance is achieved, the school will operate at its own risk and responsibility.

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