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BFP-Negros Occidental steps up information campaign in schools
- Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=770916
- Wednesday, June 10, 2015
- (PNA), LAP/NLG/EPN
BACOLOD CITY, June 10 (PNA) -- As classes start this month, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Negros Occidental has intensified its information campaign through a series of fire drills and symposiums in schools.
Supt. Fred Trajeras, provincial fire marshal, said about 60 percent of public schools in the province, including Bacolod City, failed to implement some provisions of the Republic Act 9514 or the Fire Code of the Philippines.
Most of the violations are non-installation of fire safety equipment like fire extinguisher and direction signage, including fire safety exits, especially among schools with two-storey buildings.
He added that some private schools and universities are also still in the process of securing permits from BFP.
A BFP permit is one of the documents required before they are given business permit by city or municipal government.
“We already ordered all city and municipal fire marshals to frequently inspect and inform school heads about prevailing fire safety concerns in their respective areas,” Trajeras added.
The BFP official urged schools not implementing fire safety measures to be compliant.
Trajeras also encouraged students, teachers, and staff to report unsafe conditions in their buildings especially fire hazards through the BFP hotline (0999)6582243.