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American housing crisis: How building-code reform can address missing-middle affordable apartments.
2 weeks ago

American housing crisis: How building-code reform can address missing-middle affordable apartments.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. “The building code is the next frontier after the zoning code,” said Parker Welch, an advocate with the local pro-housing group AURA who used the center’s work to advocate for the reform. In Olympia, meanwhile, Salomon has moved a …

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INTERVIEW | Fire safety: big population, marginal awareness; much needs to be done; can’t depend on ‘luck'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

INTERVIEW | Fire safety: big population, marginal awareness; much needs to be done; can’t depend on ‘luck'

New Indian Express  

Exactly 15 years ago on this day, Bengaluru witnessed a horrific incident: the Carlton Towers fire tragedy that claimed nine lives. The families that lost their loved ones came together and formed ‘Beyond Carlton’, an organisation committed to reducing fire accidents through education and advocacy. Its Managing Trustee and President Uday Vijayan, whose son was one of the nine casualties, …

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Madras High Court dismisses plea seeking proper fire safety measures in hospitals across Tamil Nadu
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Madras High Court dismisses plea seeking proper fire safety measures in hospitals across Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation petition seeking a direction to ensure strict adherence to fire safety guidelines in all hospitals in the state. The litigant, KK Ramesh of Madurai, stated in his petition that in most of the hospitals, fire safety and control devices are installed merely to get …

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‘Beyond Carlton’ calls for NCRB fire data double-check
3 weeks ago

‘Beyond Carlton’ calls for NCRB fire data double-check

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Office bearers of Beyond Carlton, a citizen-led initiative focused on fire safety, questioned the accuracy of National Crime Records Bureau data, which claims a sharp decline in fire accidents over the decades. While this suggests a downward trend in fire incidents and deaths, the data accuracy needs to be verified,” said Gopal Devanahalli, Trustee, Beyond Carlton. Beyond Carlton also …

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Trial in fire accident case drags on, even as Carlton Towers is back in business
3 weeks ago

Trial in fire accident case drags on, even as Carlton Towers is back in business

The Hindu  

Those whose lapses led to the fire accident that left nine people killed and over 70 injured at the seven-storeyed Carlton Towers on HAL Airport Road on February 23, 2010, have not been brought to book yet, 15 years after the incident. “Being Carlton Towers, we need to be doubly sure of fire safety and we have embraced it as …

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15 years since Carlton Towers fire accident, the needle has moved a little, but not very far: Uday Vijayan
3 weeks ago

15 years since Carlton Towers fire accident, the needle has moved a little, but not very far: Uday Vijayan

The Hindu  

In the 15 years since he tragically lost his 22-year-old son Akhil Uday in the fire accident at Carlton Towers, Uday Vijayan, who took to activism campaigning for fire safety through the civic group Beyond Carlton, said the “needle had definitely moved a little, though not very far”. But we need to take a step ahead and make a holistic …

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Cal Fire’s updated fire-hazard maps will double the area of locally managed land that must comply with safety codes
1 month ago

Cal Fire’s updated fire-hazard maps will double the area of locally managed land that must comply with safety codes

LA Times  

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will begin rolling out a long-awaited update to its fire hazard severity zones Monday, which is set to more than double the number of acres in local fire jurisdictions that must comply with stricter fire safety building codes. Previously, the state mapped and applied fire safety regulations only to local areas with …

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Barabati Stadium under scanner for lacking fire safety
1 month, 1 week ago

Barabati Stadium under scanner for lacking fire safety

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Even as the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is getting ready to host the ODI between India and England on February 9, the directorate of Fire Services has flagged serious concerns over lack of fire safety measures in the stadium. In a letter to the additional chief secretary Revenue and Disaster Management department, the directorate said a fire safety inspection …

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Punjab: Minister orders power supply & fire safety audit of all govt hospitals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Minister orders power supply & fire safety audit of all govt hospitals

Hindustan Times  

Health and family welfare and medical education minister Dr Balbir Singh on Monday ordered power supply and fire safety audit at all the medical colleges, civil hospitals, sub-divisional hospitals and block level hospitals across the state. The health minister issued these directions while addressing a high-level meeting with all the civil surgeons of civil hospitals and medical superintendents of medical …

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Mahakumbh: Over 8.6 crore devotees take dip in Sangam in 8 days, official ensures robust fire safety measures
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh: Over 8.6 crore devotees take dip in Sangam in 8 days, official ensures robust fire safety measures

India TV News  

Kumbh Mela 2025: Official and authorities are on high alert after yesterday's fire incident at Mahakumbh mela in Prayagraj. Authorities ensure fire safety arrangements Regarding fire safety arrangements, Chandra highlighted the extensive preparations in place at the Kumbh. The magnitude is so big that there are nine fire stations in the entire Prayagraj district, and there are 53 fire stations …

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Strata owners are increasingly banning electric vehicles from charging in apartment carparks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Strata owners are increasingly banning electric vehicles from charging in apartment carparks

ABC  

Strata committee meetings are the latest battleground in electric vehicle uptake, with some apartment residents banning EV charging in their basement carpark. In 2022, the national council for fire and emergency services proposed buildings with EVs and EV charging equipment should be a "special hazard" under the National Construction Code, and therefore need a higher level of fire protection than …

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Several flaws detected in VMRDA building construction in fire safety review
3 months ago

Several flaws detected in VMRDA building construction in fire safety review

Deccan Chronicle  

Vishakapatnam : Several inadequacies in the context of fire safety have been identified in the construction of the new VMRDA building here when a review was undertaken at the highest level. An inspection on Monday revealed "significant deficiencies" in the building's safety plan, including inadequate fire alarm systems, insufficient fire exits, a lack of appropriate fire-fighting equipment, and an antiquated …

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‘Fire safety norms have been blatantly violated’
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Fire safety norms have been blatantly violated’

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: It was in 2019 that a massive fire broke out at the office-cum godown of a well-known stationery dealer shop at Kalathiparampu near Ernakulam South railway station. An inspection by a special fire force squad had then found ‘serious lapses’ on the part of the owner in adhering to mandatory fire safety norms. Five years down the lane, another …

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Health Minister Orders Fire Safety Inspections in Telangana Hospitals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Health Minister Orders Fire Safety Inspections in Telangana Hospitals

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha directed officials to ensure strict adherence to fire safety regulations in hospitals. In a review of fire safety measures in hospitals on Saturday, following the death of infants at a hospital fire in Jhansi of Uttar Pradesh, the minister instructed the officials to form 10 teams to begin inspections at major state hospitals. The minister …

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More Newborns Lose Their Lives to an ICU Fire, This Time in Jhansi, Reflecting the Systemic Apathy Towards the Most Vulnerable
3 months, 2 weeks ago

More Newborns Lose Their Lives to an ICU Fire, This Time in Jhansi, Reflecting the Systemic Apathy Towards the Most Vulnerable

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 22, 2024 17:17 IST - 10 MINS READ The fire at the neonatal intensive care unit of State-government-run Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on November 15, which tragically claimed the lives of 10 newborns, is a glaring example of systematic neglect in both healthcare and fire safety. “The ward is built in such …

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U.P. govt orders fire safety audit of hospitals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.P. govt orders fire safety audit of hospitals

Hindustan Times  

Following the devastating fire at Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi that claimed the lives of 12 toddlers, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to conduct comprehensive fire safety audits across all hospitals and medical colleges in the state. Pathak directed that each hospital’s chief medical superintendent and medical college principals ensure these safety audits are carried out. In response …

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Lucknow hospitals at risk, over 66% lack proper fire fighting systems
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lucknow hospitals at risk, over 66% lack proper fire fighting systems

India Today  

Several hospitals in Lucknow are at risk, according to an investigation carried out by the fire department. At least 10 children died in the fire at the hospital, that neither had adequate fire safety measures nor had a proper fire exit. When India Today TV inspected two government hospitals in Lucknow, Hazratganj's Jhalkari Bai Hospital and Dufferin Hospital in Qaisar …

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Sri Triveni's Groundbreaking Handheld Fire Extinguisher Takes the Industry by Storm
4 months, 1 week ago

Sri Triveni's Groundbreaking Handheld Fire Extinguisher Takes the Industry by Storm

ABP News  

Sri Triveni Crafts is set to revolutionise the fire safety industry with the launch of its groundbreaking handheld fire extinguisher specifically designed for electrical fires. The innovative product, developed through extensive research and testing, promises to be a game-changer, offering unparalleled efficiency and ease of use. Early presentations to major government companies have garnered significant interest, highlighting the product's potential …

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DG Fire Services Warns Against Illegal Firecracker Manufacturing and Sale Ahead of Deepavali
4 months, 2 weeks ago

DG Fire Services Warns Against Illegal Firecracker Manufacturing and Sale Ahead of Deepavali

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response and Fire Services department is taking all measures to prevent fire mishaps during Deepavali festival. The Fire, Police, Municipal and Revenue officials are conducting joint inspections to prevent illegal manufacture and sales of firecrackers. The DG asked the public not to transport crackers in buses and trains, light crackers in open places, wear cotton clothes, …

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Justice for Grenfell: ‘They paid with their lives and we pay with our suffering, but profits are still being made’
6 months, 1 week ago

Justice for Grenfell: ‘They paid with their lives and we pay with our suffering, but profits are still being made’

The Independent  

On Tuesday, Damel Carayol took a long-awaited trip. Despite Kingspan’s insulation only making up 5 per cent of the total, Wednesday’s report found that “persistent dishonesty on the part of Kingspan in pursuit of commercial gain, coupled with a complete disregard for fire safety” on its K15 product, “created the conditions” for Celotex to move into the market. One email …

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Grenfell Tower fire report: What are the key findings of the inquiry?
6 months, 1 week ago

Grenfell Tower fire report: What are the key findings of the inquiry?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A government drive for deregulation meant concerns about the safety …

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Who is to blame for the Grenfell fire? The key figures criticised by report
6 months, 1 week ago

Who is to blame for the Grenfell fire? The key figures criticised by report

The Independent  

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Deregulation drive meant safety concerns ‘ignored’ before Grenfell – inquiry
6 months, 1 week ago

Deregulation drive meant safety concerns ‘ignored’ before Grenfell – inquiry

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In its final report, published on Wednesday, the seven-year inquiry said civil servants had …

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What has the final Grenfell report concluded about the construction industry?
6 months, 1 week ago

What has the final Grenfell report concluded about the construction industry?

The Independent  

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