Fire Safety Measures Made Mandatory In KP Hospitals
PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Aug, 2026) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Healthcare Commission has made comprehensive fire safety measures mandatory in all public and private hospitals across the province and issued directives to this effect.
Fire Safety Requirements:
- Installation of effective systems for timely detection and prevention of fire emergencies.
- Maintenance of fire extinguishers, fireproof blankets, and buckets filled with sand.
- Preparation of written evacuation plans, clear marking of emergency exits, and ensuring accessibility at all times.
- Regular fire safety mock drills to prepare hospital staff for emergencies.
- Training of staff and definition of individual responsibilities during a fire emergency.
Monitoring Compliance:
District committees have been constituted across KP to inspect fire safety arrangements in all public and private hospitals. These committees will review fire safety systems, emergency exits, electrical installations, and oxygen safety arrangements, submitting their reports within seven days.
The Healthcare Commission has emphasized strict compliance with prescribed fire safety standards by all healthcare institutions.