According to the news reports, over the past year, inspections by the Noida Fire Department revealed alarming lapses in several hospitals with more than five beds. Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar Chaubey highlighted that many facilities had blocked or chained emergency staircases, stored materials near exits, and lacked functional firefighting equipment—all of which could severely hinder evacuation during an emergency. Electrical audits were also emphasized, as 80% of fire incidents in buildings are triggered by short circuits.
Under this new guideline, the designated emergency in-charge will be responsible for maintaining records of safety measures and ensuring the installation and upkeep of essential safety infrastructure. This includes functional fire extinguishers, CCTV surveillance, unobstructed emergency exits, safe oxygen storage, public-address systems, stretchers, wheelchairs, and facilities for persons with disabilities.
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“They must also ensure an uninterrupted power supply, well-marked evacuation routes, and proper crowd management. Additionally, hospitals must conduct regular drills and staff training, and maintain up-to-date disaster response protocols," said a senior official, reports TOI. Officials said follow-up inspections will be carried out, and hospitals found non-compliant could face licence suspension or sealing until safety standards are met. Authorities emphasized that patient and staff safety cannot be compromised, and these measures are essential to prevent future tragedies.
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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that about a fire incident when panic erupted at a private hospital in Sector 66, Noida last month after an oxygen pipeline exploded twice within 15 hours, reportedly due to a short circuit near the intensive care unit (ICU). Eight ICU patients narrowly escaped, and no casualties were reported, officials said. The incident took place around noon on Sunday at Mark Hospital in Sector 66, Noida. Following the second blast, all patients were shifted to other hospitals, officials said.
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