Fire Audit Ordered for K.R. Market to Prevent Accidents, Says Maheshwar Rao

raoGreater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has directed officials to conduct a fire audit at K.R. Market and implement various safety, sanitation, and infrastructure measures to prevent fire hazards and improve public facilities.

Key Details:

• Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao inspected K.R. Market on 9 June 2026 along with officials.

• A comprehensive fire audit has been ordered to assess:

Potential fire risks.

• Existing firefighting systems.

• Emergency response mechanisms.

• Officials were instructed to ensure adequate emergency exits.

• Installation of firefighting pipes and equipment was directed for quicker fire control.

Encroachments to be Cleared

• Encroachments in front of shops inside the market building will be identified and removed.

• Double penalties will be imposed on violators.

• Vendors in front of the market must conduct business only in designated spaces.

• Authorities will mark trading areas and penalize those obstructing movement.

Public Toilets and Waste Management

• Toilets on the ground and first floors are to be properly maintained for public use.

• Dilapidated toilet structures within the premises will be demolished.

• The cleared area will be used for waste management activities.

Market Cleaning Measures

• The entire market is to be washed regularly with water with the help of sanitation workers and staff.

• Continuous cleanliness and maintenance have been emphasized.

Leak-Proofing and Repairs

• Leak-proof painting will be carried out on the glass roofing to prevent rainwater seepage.

• Repairs will be undertaken to stop water entering through structural gaps.

Utilisation of Third Floor

• A plan will be prepared for effective use of the unused third floor.

• Market revenue and waste management offices are proposed to be established there.

Other Instructions Issued

• Removal of unused fencing in front of the market building.

• Improvement of drainage systems to facilitate smooth rainwater flow during the monsoon.

• Removal of illegally parked vehicles.

• Construction of a shed for scientific waste management.

• Marking and lining of designated spaces for vendors.

• Weekly cleaning of waterlogging-prone areas.

• Establishment of proper waste disposal systems within the market.