Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Surat Municipal Corporation Checks Properties for Safety
Imagine a city wants to make sure big buildings and places where lots of people go are safe, like schools and hospitals.
After a fire at a game zone, the city of Surat is checking over 7,000 places.
They want to ensure these places follow the safety rules.
Owners of these places will promise in writing that their buildings are safe.
The city will keep track of all the buildings and how safe they are.
This helps prevent future accidents and keeps everyone safe.
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is checking 7,642 properties for safety compliance.
The initiative follows the fire at Rajkot's TRP Game Zone.
SOPs are being prepared for various locations, including textile markets and hospitals.
Property owners must provide written guarantees regarding construction compliance.
A database will be created to monitor property compliance.
- Who
- Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC).
- What
- SMC is checking properties for safety compliance.
- When
- Following the fire at the TRP Game Zone in Rajkot.
- Where
- Surat, Gujarat.
- Why
- To prevent future disasters and ensure safety.
- Total Properties Surveyed
- 7,642
- Educational Institutions
- 2,950
- Hospitals
- 1,300+
- Banquet Halls and Community Halls
- 290+
- Game Zones
- 69