20-year old and beyond MDA buildings to undergo re-wiring: Statement

The Fire Service Council and the management of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) after an emergency meeting has asked for cooperation from managers of Municipal, Metropolitan and District Assemblies in ensuring safety of public buildings.

Fire safety audits by the Service in MMDAs and other public buildings are currently on-going.

A statement released after the meeting said all regional and district fire commanders have been tasked to ensure continuous and effective implementation of guidelines and strategies for increased public fire safety education.

The Service also advised that buildings of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) constructed 20 years ago and beyond should immediately undergo electrical re-wiring and an early fire detection and suppression systems within their premises be installed.

The Statement also reminds all MDA's that as required by Act 537 of 1997 (Fire Service Establishment Act) and LI 1724 of 2330 (Fire Precaution Regulations) all employees are to be trained to enhance fire prevention and safety at the workplace.

Source: tv3network.com|Ghana