Dwarka- Exposed electric wires pose danger in sector 11 market

As we welcome monsoons in Delhi, most of us look forward to the occasional spells of rain. However, in Dwarka, it exposes some long-standing issues. Exposed electric wires in markets have long been a neglected problem in markets. Amidst the rain, the exposed wires can prove fatal for the visitors to the market.

The mixed land use (MLU) markets in Dwarka have a basic fault in their design as the electric panels are placed at the staircases. Moreover, the ill-maintenance of these electric panels poses a threat to the hordes of market visitors who use these staircases every day. The naked wires, open fittings and other such things can be easily seen in the markets in sectors 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, and 12.

According to the National Building Code NBC norms, placing electric panels on the staircase is also a violation of the National Building Code. As gathered, these markets, which have been designed and constructed by DDA and other builders, come under the ambit of the NBC.

NBC norms say that electrical wiring or fittings should not be placed in the staircases. NBC says that no living space and store should open directly into staircases. It also states that no electrical shaft, AC ducts or gas pipe etc. should pass through or open in the staircases.

NBC also mentions that stairs should be supplemented by lifts and ramps. But, these norms have been overlooked completely in these markets.