Karachi: Sindh Education Department Issues Fire Safety Directive for Private Schools Across the Province
The Sindh School Education Department has issued guidelines on fire safety for private schools throughout the province.
The School Education Department has ordered immediate implementation of fire safety measures in private educational institutions, making the installation of fire alarms, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers mandatory.
The department instructed schools to keep emergency exits and stairways open and clearly marked, stating that regular inspection of the electrical system is mandatory, and an emergency evacuation plan must be displayed at prominent locations.
According to the directive, conducting at least two fire drills per year and providing fire safety training to teachers and staff has been made compulsory.
