Rimpa Plaza Declared Unsafe by SBCA After Gul Plaza Fire in Karachi

After the destructive Gul Plaza fire, the officials have declared Rimpa Plaza unsafe. When it was ascertained that the building was damaged by debris hits, SBCA closed it down. Advertisements were posted to the management and shop owners. There are still ongoing rescue and safety operations, and the authorities have strictly enforced rules of repair and entry.

The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has officially declared Rimpa Plaza unsafe after the Gul Plaza fire in Karachi. The adjacent building suffered structural damage due to debris from the blaze. Authorities warned that no part of Rimpa Plaza can be used without authorization.

SBCA issued notices to shop owners and management. Any unauthorized entry or activity could result in legal action under the Sindh Building Control Ordinance.

Debris from the Gul Plaza fire has damaged key support pillars of Rimpa Plaza, raising collapse risks. Cracks were observed in several areas, including lower parking and ramp sections. Structural engineers must supervise any repair work before the building can reopen.

The SBCA underlined the fact that Rimpa Plaza is not to be occupied until a safety certification is provided. The people living in the area and the business owners are encouraged to follow the rules strictly to prevent the punishment.

Rescue teams are also still working in Gul Plaza where 29 people have died. There are numerous victims who are yet to be identified and DNA tests are being done on the families of the affected.

Governments are also inspecting surrounding buildings on the fire safety. The accident has led to more vigilance to avoid future risks. These precautionary measures have been incorporated by keeping Rimpa Plaza closed.

Rimpa Plaza is not to be reopened by SBCA before structural assessment and repair is done. The controlled work is obligatory, and unlicensed operation is forbidden. The implementation is meant to avoid additional victims after the disaster in the Gul Plaza fire.

The site is still under close scrutiny and all stakeholders are expected to comply with the authorities.