A special fire safety regime has been instituted in Tashkent until September 15 due to heightened fire risks during the summer season. The measure was enacted under a decree issued by Tashkent mayor Shavkat Umurzakov on June 22.
According to the document, the Tashkent City Emergency Situations Department, alongside district mayor offices and other municipal services, has been ordered to intensify fire prevention initiatives, evaluate the efficacy of ongoing efforts, and swiftly resolve any safety violations identified in residential areas and commercial facilities.
Special focus will be placed on enforcing safety regulations governing the use of air conditioners and other household electrical appliances. Authorities are instructed to crack down on the use of homemade fuses and non-compliant circuit breakers designed for currents exceeding nominal safety thresholds within households.
In local neighborhoods (mahallas), public awareness campaigns will be conducted through door-to-door household visits. Specialized agencies are also required to inspect the condition of electrical and gas grids, water heaters, chimneys, and ventilation systems in both private houses and apartment buildings.
Furthermore, public utility services have been directed to locate faulty fire hydrants and water reservoirs and facilitate their immediate repair. Water tanker trucks will be stationed on 24-hour standby duties in areas with restricted access to fire fighting water supplies.
Targeted directives have also been issued for marketplaces, shopping malls, and entertainment complexes. Oversight bodies must inspect electrical transformers, distribution boards, wires, and cables to ensure they comply with actual load demands and safety standards. Where necessary, outdated or compromised wiring must be replaced.
The document also mandates a strict ban on the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders for cooking inside marketplaces, shopping complexes, and other service facilities.
In line with this, authorities have been ordered to completely prohibit catering establishments from connecting to natural gas grids and distribution systems in violation of statutory requirements, while aggressively stepping up regulatory enforcement in this area.
Furthermore, monitoring at fuel stations will be intensified. Specifically, during the peak heat of the day—from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM—operations involving the transport, unloading, and refueling of fuel by heavy-duty vehicles and storage tanks must be strictly restricted at propane and petrol stations.
The Tashkent Police Department, the Emergency Situations Department, district mayor office, and municipal utility services have been tasked with identifying roadblocks, security gates, and other artificial barriers along interior neighborhood (mahalla) streets, high-rise residential courtyards, and commercial properties. Any illegal structures obstructing the clear passage of fire trucks, rescue vehicles, ambulances, and other emergency services must be dismantled immediately.
Additionally, municipal services are required to clear open fields and residential areas of dried vegetation, overgrown weeds, and household waste accumulations. Finally, comprehensive safety measures must be implemented across 47 Tashkent schools hosting day camps to protect children and prevent fires or other emergencies.
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