Fire prevention is everyone's responsibility, says The Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, as he emphasizes the need for building owners and management bodies to play a proactive role in ensuring their premises fully comply with safety regulations and standards. He highlights the immediate steps that must be taken to conduct proper electrical audits, replace unsafe wiring, and ensure that fire prevention systems like alarms, extinguishers, hydrants, and emergency exits are always in good working condition.
PETALING JAYA: Fire hazards in buildings, especially older ones, remain a serious and widespread problem that cannot be ignored, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye . Lee said many older buildings , especially pre-war and heritage structures, are highly vulnerable because of ageing electrical systems as well as poor maintenance.
"Immediate steps must be taken to conduct proper electrical audits, replace unsafe wiring, and ensure that fire prevention systems like alarms, extinguishers, hydrants and emergency exits are always in good working condition," he said. He stressed that protecting heritage buildings is particularly important as they are part of our national identity, history, and cultural legacy.
"Building owners and the authorities must work together to strengthen fire prevention measures and ensure strict compliance with safety requirements," he said. Lee also urged all building owners, tenants and property managers to take fire hazard notices seriously and act immediately to rectify any identified risks.
"Preventive maintenance, regular inspections and public awareness are essential in reducing the risk of fires," he said. This comes as the Fire and Rescue Department revealed that flammable structures, narrow escape routes and ageing safety systems are among recurring fire risks found in heritage buildings nationwide. The department also revealed that more than 25,000 fire hazard abatement notices were issued nationwide between 2023 and March this year.
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