(1) Ramps of minimum width 2.4 m and maximum slope of 1:12 shall be provided in all Hospital Buildings with Ground Floor/Stilt Floor +First Floor and above and floor area exceeding 300 sq.m. in each floor.

(2) Set back space alround the building with access for fire fighting vehicles to operate, as already laid down in the Development Regulations shall be provided as given below:

(i) For buildings less than 18.30 metres height, 6.0 metres wide set back alround.

(ii) For buildings between 18.30 metres and 30.0 metres height, 7.0 metres set back alround.

(iii) Set back area should be free of any obstruction, such as fountains, statues, flower pots, decorative idols, ramps etc., to facilitate movement of vehicle and people during emergency.

(3) Minimum of two large ‘louvered windows’ (with adequate safety provision) shall be provided in each floor for easy evacuation of persons, wherever the building is fully glazed.

(4) Fire Lifts with alternate power supply outside the building shall be provided.

(5) Fire fighting training shall be given for selected employees in each hospital. The Hospital Authorities shall approach the Directorate of Fire & Rescue Service Department (DF&RS) for imparting such training. (6) Regular mock drills shall be conducted once in every six months with the help of DF&RS to ensure effective functioning of all safe guards built for fire and life safety.

(7) All Government/Private Hospitals shall display in suitable places, within the premises, declaration enlisting the fire safety measures and escape routes provided in the hospital. This declaration should be displayed on a board in Tamil and English.