Fire risks uncovered at another 108 buildings in Hà Nội

June 13, 2018 - 09:00

Fire services say that investors who fail to comply with regulations will face criminal charges.

Fadacon building’s fire on May 25. – Photo vov.vn
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — Fire services in Hà Nội have uncovered safety violations at 108 high rises across the capital after revealing a list of 91 properties in late May.

The majority of the buildings are located in Ba Đình, Đống Đa and Cầu Giấy districts.

49 of the high rises are apartment buildings run by well-known real estate enterprises such as the Ministry of Defence’s Urban and Housing Development Investment Corporation, Đức Đại Phát Commercial and Manufacturing Company and the Đà River Urban and Industrial Zone Investment and Development Joint Stock Company.

The Fodacon apartment building in Hà Đông District where a fire occurred on May 25 is included on the list.

High-end apartment buildings are also listed, along with the headquarters of 35 companies, central and local agency offices, 19 hotels and four educational facilities.

Officials said they would continue to work with building managers to address the shortcomings.

Investors who do not follow regulations will be subject to criminal proceedings. — VNS

 

 

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