Pune Municipal Corporation To Conduct Fire Safety Audit Of Auditoriums

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to conduct a comprehensive audit of firefighting systems in auditoriums across its jurisdiction. This initiative aims to ensure that these systems are intact and functioning properly. Manisha Shekatkar, head of PMC’s electrical department, emphasized that the audit will address any lacunas identified in the previous assessment.

In 2023, PMC performed fire audits on all auditoriums within civic areas, revealing several shortcomings. Following this, Pune’s guardian minister and current Kothrud MLA, Chandrakant Patil, promised priority repairs and maintenance for these auditoriums after receiving complaints from artists and spectators about poor maintenance and inadequate facilities.

The upcoming audit will cross-verify the recommendations from the 2023 assessment and provide a fresh evaluation. Tender bids for the new audit were opened last week. According to a senior official from PMC’s building and establishment department, the audits will check whether previously suggested repairs have been completed.

In addition to auditoriums, new audits will be carried out in municipal hospitals and civic schools, totaling 75 municipal buildings. The audits are expected to be completed within a month, with the PMC allocating nearly Rs 80 lakh for this assessment. This move aims to enhance safety and improve the condition of public facilities across Pune.