Archive · 20 May 2025
AIIMS and Another Delhi Hospital Denied Fire Safety Renewal
Imagine a fire inspector checking your school to make sure everything is safe.
The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) did this for two hospitals, AIIMS and Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital.
They found some problems, like blocked fire escapes and broken fire alarms.
Because of these problems, the DFS said the hospitals didn't have the proper safety certificates.
The hospitals are now working to fix these issues so they can get their certificates back and keep everyone safe.
It's like making sure there are no obstacles if a fire happens.
DFS denied fire safety certificate renewal to AIIMS and Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital.
AIIMS was cited for locked escape stairs, blocked corridors, and faulty fire systems.
Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital had removed lift lobby pressurization systems.
DFS instructed both hospitals to address deficiencies before reconsideration.
AIIMS and Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital are taking measures to rectify the issues.
- Who
- Delhi Fire Services, AIIMS administration, and Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital administration.
- What
- DFS denied fire safety certificate renewal.
- When
- The denial was recent, with inspections and correspondence in May.
- Where
- AIIMS and Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital in Delhi.
- Why
- Because of discovered fire safety violations.
AIIMS Administration
Delhi Fire Services (DFS)
Fire Safety Certificate Renewal
AIIMS Administration
AIIMS officials expressed confidence in resolving the issues promptly and anticipated receiving the renewed certificate soon.
Delhi Fire Services (DFS)
DFS denied the renewal due to multiple violations. They emphasized the importance of correcting deficiencies for safety.
- Hospitals Involved
- AIIMS, Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital
- Issuing Authority
- Delhi Fire Services
- AIIMS Violations
- Locked escape stairs, blocked corridors, faulty fire systems
- Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital Violations
- Removed pressurization systems, dismantled fans
- Correspondence Date (DFS-AIIMS)
- May 6