Chairman CDA Orders Citywide Survey of Fire Safety and Emergency Response Measures in Islamabad

Date: Jan 12, 2026

ISLAMABAD: January 11, 2026: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, has directed a survey of fire safety and emergency response measures in all residential and commercial properties across the Federal Capital, Islamabad. In this regard, notices are being issued to all owners of private and public residential and commercial properties, and the inspection process of all private and public residential and commercial buildings has also been initiated. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa said that emergency exits must be ensured in every residential and commercial building in case of fire or short circuits. In this context, owners of private buildings should create emergency exit plans through consultants, while emergency exit plans for public buildings should be developed in consultation with the CDA. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa directed that a survey of all private and public buildings be completed and a report submitted within one month. He said that elevation of buildings declared sensitive will be carried out. In this regard, in line with the directions of Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa, the Building Control Directorate has formed teams. These teams will immediately complete the survey of sensitive buildings and submit their reports to the concerned officers. The purpose of these measures is to prevent loss of life in case of any unfortunate incident, particularly fire.