A Capital Development Authority (CDA) report from January has resurfaced after the deadly Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) nursery fire, highlighting widespread fire safety deficiencies across Islamabad.
According to the report, most of the 6,500 buildings surveyed in the capital had not obtained approved fire safety plans, completion certificates, or fire safety certificates.
The survey also covered 300 government buildings and found major gaps in fire safety and hazard control measures. The findings were discussed during a CDA meeting on January 28.
Following the survey, the civic body directed building owners and occupants to submit the required fire safety certificates within 15 days.
CDA also warned that those failing to comply could face fines and other legal action under the CDA Ordinance and the Islamabad Capital Territory Building Control Regulations.
The meeting further decided that buildings would undergo annual fire safety inspections, while owners would be required to submit certificates in line with Pakistan Engineering Council codes.
Regular fire safety drills were also to be conducted to improve emergency preparedness.
CDA said the measures were aimed at preventing fires while also ensuring that evacuation routes and safety systems remained functional during emergencies.
The report has come back into focus after Wednesday’s fire at the PIMS nursery, which killed 14 newborns.
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