The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on June 05, 2024, issued an Advisory for Fire Safety Compliance in Schools.
The following has been stated:
• Conducted regular drills and fire safety programs.
• Conducted structural and non-structural fire safety audits.
• Conducted fire safety/ disaster management mock drills.
• Ensured that the fire extinguisher/ alarms are installed. checked regularly and the Fire Safety Certificate is renewed before the expiry date.
• Followed scrupulously the norms w.r.t. to the storage of inflammable and toxic materials in the Chemistry Lab.
• Confirmed to the norms of local building bye-laws.
• Ensured that the students and teachers undergo training for the school safety and disaster preparedness.
• The Schools may furnish the action taken report on the OASIS portal by July 10, 2024.
[Notification No CBSE/AFF. /Circular/76030/2024]
