GREATER NOIDA, June 18 -- Gautam Budh Nagar authorities are planning district-wide inspection of high-rise buildings, hospitals, hotels, malls, schools and other public establishments to assess compliance with fire and disaster safety norms, said officials.

Teams from the fire department and other agencies will inspect high-footfall establishments for fire safety measures, emergency response preparedness and crowd management arrangements, officials said, adding that the date for inspection has not been finalised yet.

Chief development officer (CDO) Bhalchandra Tripathi said the inspection will cover hospitals, guest houses, shopping complexes, educational institutions, industrial units and office buildings, among other establishments. ...