{"id":104694,"date":"2026-02-02T12:14:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T07:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=104694"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T07:14:55","slug":"cda-urges-fire-safety-compliance-in-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/cda-urges-fire-safety-compliance-in-buildings.html","title":{"rendered":"CDA urges immediate fire safety compliance in buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lahore: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has urged building owners and occupants in Islamabad to immediately comply with fire safety regulations after a recent survey found widespread non-compliance across the federal capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to an official statement, the CDA surveyed around 6,500 buildings in Islamabad to assess fire safety and hazard control measures. The survey revealed that the majority of buildings had not obtained approval for their fire safety plans, nor had they secured completion or fire safety certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey also included approximately 300 government buildings, many of which were found to be lacking the required fire safety approvals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inspection drive was launched following directives from the federal interior ministry, in the wake of a recent deadly fire incident in Karachi, to ensure public safety and prevent similar incidents in the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/islamabad-high-rise-fire-safety-gaps.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDA flags serious fire safety gaps in high-rise buildings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CDA said building owners and management have been directed to submit their fire safety and hazard control certificates to the Building and Housing Control Wing within 15 days. Failure to comply will result in legal action under the CDA Ordinance and the Islamabad Capital Territory Building Control Regulations 2020 (Amended 2023), including fines and other enforcement measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The authority warned that in the event of an accident caused by non-compliance, responsibility would rest with the concerned owners and building management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CDA further announced that buildings in Islamabad will be subject to annual fire safety inspections in line with Pakistan Engineering Council codes, and regular fire safety drills will be conducted to improve preparedness and ensure public safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has urged building owners and occupants in Islamabad to immediately comply with fire safety regulations after a recent survey found widespread non-compliance across the federal capital. According to an official statement, the CDA surveyed around 6,500 buildings in Islamabad to assess fire safety and hazard control measures. The survey revealed that the majority of buildings had not obtained approval for their fire safety plans, nor had they secured completion or fire safety certificates. The survey also included approximately 300 government buildings, many of which were found to be lacking the required fire safety approvals. The inspection drive was launched following directives from the federal interior ministry, in the wake of a recent deadly fire incident in Karachi, to ensure public safety and prevent similar incidents in the capital. Read: CDA flags serious fire safety gaps in high-rise buildings The CDA said building owners and management have been directed to submit their fire safety and hazard control certificates to the Building and Housing Control Wing within 15 days. 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