Of the 307 commercial and public buildings inspected by LDA teams during the first week of June, 81 were found violating fire safety and building norms and were subsequently served notices. The inspections, launched on the directions of LDA vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar following a series of fatal fire incidents, found deviations ranging from unauthorised structural alterations to deficiencies in mandatory fire safety measures.

The drive targeted coaching centres, libraries, hotels, nursing homes, computer institutes and commercial complexes allegedly operating without mandatory compliance. Officials…

They also asked schools and coaching centres to educate students about emergency evacuation procedures and fire safety practices.

Addressing a review meeting, Kumar said Lucknow’s growing urban footprint has increased the need for stronger technical surveillance.

Of the 307 commercial and public buildings inspected by LDA teams during the first week of June, 81 were found violating fire safety and building norms and were subsequently…

Reviewing the inspection report on Tuesday, LDA chairman and divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant directed officials to immediately issue notices to all establishments where…