When a builder in Bengaluru decided to put up a commercial block next to an existing residential apartment (Rajsri Apartments), the apartment owners association raised concerns. The Rajsri Apartments Owners Association argued that the builder was breaching fire safety norms, especially minimum setback (open space) requirements and ultimately this could block the new aerial fire engines procured by the Bengaluru fire department and impede rescue operations during emergencies.
A point to note that the original sanction plan which had received the Bengaluru Fire Department NOC was solely for a residential building. However, the builder later wanted to modify the sanctioned plan and classified the development as mixed use, consisting of both residential and commercial space. The residential part includes Block B.
