I live in an apartment. my neighbor installed a grill gate

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In India, building regulations and fire safety norms require that every building, including apartments, should have proper emergency exits that are easily accessible and unobstructed. If your neighbor has installed a gate that is blocking the emergency exit, it is a violation of the building regulations and poses a serious risk to the safety of the occupants.

Here are some steps you can take to address this issue:

Talk to your neighbor: The first step is to have a conversation with your neighbor and explain to them the risk they are causing by blocking the emergency exit. Sometimes, people may not realize the severity of the situation and may be willing to make changes to comply with the regulations.

Talk to the apartment association: If your neighbor is not willing to remove the gate, you can approach the apartment association and bring the issue to their attention. The apartment association can take action to enforce the building regulations and ensure that the emergency exit is unobstructed.

Approach the local authorities: If the apartment association is not able to resolve the issue, you can approach the local authorities such as the Municipal Corporation or the Fire Department. They can inspect the building and take necessary action to ensure that the building regulations are complied with.

It is important to take action promptly as blocking the emergency exit is a serious safety hazard.

Advocate Abdul Zahir Shah LawRato