Goa, Nov. 13 -- The Goa Government has made the installation of fire extinguishers compulsory for shops, guest houses, homestays, bed-and-breakfast (B&B) facilities, temporary structures and beach shacks across the State as part of strengthened fire safety requirements.

Under the revised provisions, the earlier exemption granted to shops operating under village panchayats has also been withdrawn, bringing these establishments within the ambit of the mandatory fire safety requirements.

Additionally, establishments using commercial LPG cylinders will be required to install extra fire extinguishers in accordance with the prescribed norms.

The move aims to strengthen fire safety measures across commercial establishments and temporary struc...