Dehradun, Sept. 10 -- Preventing building collapse incidents-such as the recent Satya Niketan collapse in Delhi that claimed multiple lives-requires a strict multi-layered approach combining regulatory enforcement, engineering protocols, and community vigilance. Tragedies involving older buildings retrofitted into student paying-guest (PG) accommodations highlight critical vulnerabilities in urban management. Preventive actions must be divided into legal enforcement, engineering practices, and public guidelines. Aging and dilapidated structures must undergo periodic Structural Stability Audits. Following the Delhi tragedy, the administration has announced that uncertified older buildings will be banned from operating public facilities like ...