<p>Bengaluru: The BBMP has decided to construct an emergency exit at its Annex-3 building, which currently has only one entry and exit.</p>.<p>The decision was taken following the recent fire accident in the Palike's head office, which claimed the life of one chief engineer and injured eight others. </p>.<p>The fire was reported in the BBMP's quality control cell in August. </p>.Fire brings down 2-storey building housing auto parts making unit.<p>While the quality control cell, which comprises only two floors, is expected to get one more entrance, the BBMP is planning to build a separate staircase at the Annex-3 building, where the offices of different departments as well as the control room is situated. </p>.<p><strong>New proposal</strong></p>.<p>As per the new proposal, the BBMP plans to build a double leaf door set for the staircase or exit pathway, along with other equipment such as air circulators and sign boards. The building has five floors. </p>.<p>In the BBMP head office, there are five buildings and generally sees massive footfall on a daily basis. While four buildings have multiple exits, the Annex-3 building has only one entrance and there is no fire escape.</p>.<p>The lack of fire safety measures within the BBMP had come under scrutiny because the corporation is known for issuing notices to private establishments whenever there is a fire mishap.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: The BBMP has decided to construct an emergency exit at its Annex-3 building, which currently has only one entry and exit.</p>.<p>The decision was taken following the recent fire accident in the Palike's head office, which claimed the life of one chief engineer and injured eight others. </p>.<p>The fire was reported in the BBMP's quality control cell in August. </p>.Fire brings down 2-storey building housing auto parts making unit.<p>While the quality control cell, which comprises only two floors, is expected to get one more entrance, the BBMP is planning to build a separate staircase at the Annex-3 building, where the offices of different departments as well as the control room is situated. </p>.<p><strong>New proposal</strong></p>.<p>As per the new proposal, the BBMP plans to build a double leaf door set for the staircase or exit pathway, along with other equipment such as air circulators and sign boards. The building has five floors. </p>.<p>In the BBMP head office, there are five buildings and generally sees massive footfall on a daily basis. While four buildings have multiple exits, the Annex-3 building has only one entrance and there is no fire escape.</p>.<p>The lack of fire safety measures within the BBMP had come under scrutiny because the corporation is known for issuing notices to private establishments whenever there is a fire mishap.</p>