Summary:
The SDMC has said this exercise is meant to ensure seismic stability for the buildings. The Cheif Engineer of the SDMC's Building Department said that the list of empanelled structural engineers is available on the corporation's website. Officials have said that they have recently empanelled 7 more structural engineers for consultation work. SDMC has also identified 27 municipal buildings for a structural audit and started engaging structural consultants for retrofitting work to ensure the structural safety of these buildings. The inspection work is being carried out at the SDMC Pry School Keshopur, Dabri Community Centre, Zonal office Building in Lajpat Nagar, M&CW, Jangpura and SDMC Pry School Old Sagarpur..