Delhi hotel fire kills 21 amid fire safety concerns
A major fire at a hotel building in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area killed 21 people, including foreigners, according to the news report. Thick smoke spread rapidly through the building and trapped occupants. The incident has renewed attention on fire safety compliance in densely built urban structures. The tragedy also highlighted the role of civilians, as a mattress trader and his son used mattresses to create a makeshift safety net. Their effort helped save eight people before firefighters arrived. The case has raised questions about enforcement of building safety rules and evacuation preparedness.
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Which Indian code is commonly referred to for fire safety and building safety norms?
Answer: (a) National Building Code
The correct answer is (a) National Building Code.