10 June,2009 09:30 AM IST | | Manju Shettar
MiD DAY goes around the cinema halls to find out if they follow safety stipulations
In the wake of a man's death at Innovative multiplex, MiD DAY decided to check out safety measures at Bangalore's multiplexes.
Hot flick: The fire at the Innovative Multiplex on May 27 was reportedly caused by an electrical short circuit. The blaze killed a canteen worker pics/Rameshu00a0HS |
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Fun Cinemas
This multiplex at Sigma mall on Cunningham Road has three screens. Every hall has two fire detectors and an emergency medical facility run by Wockardt Hospital is close by. It has emergency exits as well, but no safety net.
Fame Lido
It has fire extinguishers with cartridges, but no water or soil buckets. No safety net here either.
What they look for
When BBMP officials go inspecting, they carry a check list looking for:
>>Metal detectors
>>A safety net
>>Staff trained in fire safety measures
>>Trained lift operator
>>Well-maintained lifts
>>Adequate security guards
>>Signboards