Structural Capacity check of BBMP buildings

 Fire incident in the laboratory: preparations to implement safety measures in every building 

Structural Capacity check of BBMP buildings

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

 BENGALURU: It has been decided to check the structural capacity, stability level of buildings constructed in BBMP assets. In addition, it is suggested to adopt safety measures in all buildings.

 BBMP while constructing buildings in its assets is not following the norms followed by common citizens or commercial complexes. Right from Plan approval, setbacks, drainage system, fire safety measures are hardly adopted.

 There are many huge buildings including utility, unity building, annex buildings in central office, council buildings, shopping complex in Jayanagar. BBMP officials are aware that not all safety measures have been implemented in these.

 In the wake of some accidents recently, there have been complaints about non-compliance and lack of safety measures in BBMP buildings.

 BBMP has constructed around 15 huge buildings in eight zones. Also, there are old buildings too. Engineer in Chief Prahlad has instructed the officials to prepare a thorough report on all these buildings.

 Many buildings were built decades ago and many rules were not followed. But now the safety of the buildings is very important and a report has to be prepared about them. Thus, the Chief Engineers of the eight zones have been instructed to conduct a complete inspection of all the buildings and provide 'Structural Audit Report' along with information about safety measures adopted within 15 days. Prahlad told 'Prajavani' that the information of zone wise buildings will be ready soon.

Plan approval is also mandatory for BBMP buildings. Our engineers have to design it all and get permission from the city planning department. All rules applicable to commercial buildings should be followed. He informed that all permissions should be obtained.

 Lift at a cost of ₹ 5 crore!

 9 people were injured and the chief engineer was killed in a fire incident in the quality assurance laboratory at BBMP headquarters. After this, there were doubts about the safety of the six-storied 'Annexe-3' building in the same premises.

 Annexe-3, a six-storey building constructed 10 years ago, did not comply with fire safety norms. The fire brigade office had written several times and suggested installing an alternative lift or stairs. However, no action was taken in this regard.

 After the fire incident in the laboratory, attention has been paid to this issue and a plan has been drawn up to install a lift outside the Annexe-3 building at a cost of ₹5 crore. The project is managed by the Infrastructure Department. Work will be started immediately. Engineer in Chief Prahlad, who also holds the post of Chief Engineer of Infrastructure Department, said that all kinds of safety measures will be taken.

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