Goa: SDMA Orders 7-Day Safety Audit for All Nightclubs, Bars After Deadly Fire

• Goa's SDMA has ordered all nightclubs, bars, and event venues to conduct an internal safety audit within seven days.
• The directive follows a recent fire tragedy at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora that claimed 25 lives.
• Establishments must comply with fire, electrical, emergency preparedness, and structural safety norms, including valid Fire NOCs, occupancy limits, functional safety equipment, and unobstructed exits.
• Non-compliance will lead to strict enforcement actions, including closure, license suspension/cancellation, and prosecution under the DM Act.

Why It Matters: Goa's new safety audits for venues mean safer experiences for visitors.