Govt Press on Minto Road denied fire safety certificate

The Delhi Fire Service has rejected the fire safety certificate renewal application of the Government of India Press on Minto Road in Central Delhi.

As per a notification dated December 29, the building premises in Pocket-II, DDU Marg, was inspected by the Fire Department. Several shortcomings were reported during the inspection.

“The manually operated electronic fire alarm (MOEFA) system was provided but found to be non-functional. Exit, lift and floor signages were found missing at several locations. Though pressurisation systems were installed in staircases, lift shafts and lift lobbies, these were also found to be non-functional. Vertical and horizontal openings were found unsealed at certain locations, and the smoke management system, though provided, was not operational. Additionally, self-closing devices on fire check doors were found removed at some places,” the order mentioned.

Further, fifth and sixth floors could not be inspected as both floors were found locked. In view of the above deficiencies, the application for renewal of the fire safety certificate cannot be considered at this stage and is hereby rejected, the notification read.

Government of India Press, Minto Road, was established in the year 1931 and caters to the printing needs of both houses of the Parliament during session, important gazette notifications, ordinances and budget-related materials.

The Press is run in double shift in routine and three shifts during the Parliament sessions.