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The Panvel City Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has begun a large-scale fire safety inspection drive across schools, hotels, hospitals, and other commercial and institutional buildings under its jurisdiction. This move came in the wake of recent fire incidents reported from Kharghar and Kamothe, prompting the civic body to undertake preventive measures. Over the next six months, two inspection teams will operate across six key nodes � Panvel, New Panvel, Kamothe, Kalamboli, Rodpali, and Taloja � to assess fire safety compliance, verify the validity of NOCs, and update safety records. Establishments will also be encouraged to undertake self-rectification based on feedback from the PCMC�s fire-brigade department.
In response to a series of recent fire mishaps in Kharghar and Kamothe, the Panvel City Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has launched an extensive inspection initiative to examine fire safety measures across various establishments, including educational institutions, healthcare facilities, hospitality units, and commercial buildings. The inspection exercise has been initiated by the civic body?s fire department, led by Chief Fire Officer Pravin Bodkhe, with the aim of preventing further incidents through better preparedness and compliance with existing safety norms. Advertisement
Two inspection teams have been deployed in each of the six major nodes under PCMC?s jurisdiction ? Panvel, New Panvel, Kamothe, Kalamboli, Rodpali, and Taloja. The teams are expected to complete the inspection process within six months, during which they will evaluate fire safety readiness, including equipment maintenance, evacuation protocols, and the validity of fire NOCs. The exercise will also ensure that the civic body?s fire safety records are updated and reflect the current status of each establishment.
Mr Bodkhe stated that the teams will work systematically to fill out detailed inspection formats that cover a comprehensive checklist of parameters such as automatic sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, hydrants, alarms, pump rooms, emergency exits, electrical wiring, and lift safety. Establishments will be given the opportunity to rectify deficiencies identified during inspections under guidance from PCMC?s fire-brigade personnel.
Currently, PCMC operates three fire stations located in Panvel, New Panvel, and Kalamboli, while CIDCO manages the fire station at Kharghar. Around 150 fire personnel are employed by PCMC and an additional 50 by CIDCO. The chief fire officer also holds the additional charge of deputy chief fire officer of CIDCO. The inspection format has been designed as a two-page document encompassing every critical fire safety requirement, from smoke detectors and alarms to water tanks, pumps, and access roads.
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