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The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has mandated structural safety audits for 276 high-rises in the city, responding to recent building collapses. The directive covers both LDA-owned and private properties, aged 5 to 40 years. New regulations require audits every five years for buildings over 15 meters tall. Early audits by IIT Kanpur have already revealed safety concerns in several structures, including the Nanda Kheda Complex and Amritlal Naagar Auditorium. The move aims to prevent future tragedies and ensure public safety in Lucknow's urban landscape.
The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has recently made structural safety audits mandatory for hundreds of high-rise buildings. This directive, issued in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, comes in response to past building collapses and aims to prevent future incidents. The Authority is ensuring these audits cover residential and commercial properties. Advertisement
The decision to mandate these audits was prompted by recent building collapses in the city, specifically the Alaya Apartment in 2023 and a commercial building in Transport Nagar last year. The directive applies to 276 high-rises, which include 58 LDA-owned buildings and 218 privately owned properties. All these structures are between 5 and 40 years old.
Under the new regulation, any building taller than 15 meters must undergo a structural audit every five years. This audit assesses the integrity of the building's main parts, such as walls, columns, beams, and foundations. The state government has included these safety audits in the building bylaws to ensure their proper implementation.
Recent audits, conducted by IIT Kanpur on 150 buildings, have already revealed safety concerns in some structures. For example, the Nanda Kheda Complex was declared highly unsafe, and the Amritlal Naagar Auditorium showed 30% structural damage. The Vikas Deep Building was also found to have weak brick masonry.
LDA Vice Chairman Prathmesh Kumar stated that these audits are important to prevent future tragedies and ensure public safety, especially given the risks posed by aging or poorly maintained structures. Regular structural audits are crucial for the long-term safety and stability of urban infrastructure.
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