The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is continuing its efforts for the public compliance of “Building Standards for Fire Prevention and Life Safety 2010” to ensure the safety of lives and infrastructure in federal capital.
The Directorate of Building Control Service, CDA has notified the standards which are mandatory to comply with by the owners of buildings under the categories II, III and IV.
The Category-II includes two-storey buildings, industries and all other non-residential buildings except farmhouses whereas category-
The Category-III includes non-residential buildings up to five storyes (including ground floor) and category-IV includes all high-rise buildings that are six-stories and above including ground floor.
In case of non-compliance, the authority can use its powers to vacate or seal any building or impose fine on violators up to Rs 500,000, Ammad-ud-Din, the additional director of the CDA’s relevant wing told APP here on Sunday.
