Punjab makes building fitness certificates mandatory for private schools
The Punjab government in Pakistan has mandated that all private schools obtain a Building Fitness Certificate from a registered civil engineer. This policy follows recent structural safety incidents and aims to ensure the integrity of school premises.
Why it matters
Regulatory changes in school infrastructure are critical for student safety and public accountability in urban planning.
The Punjab government has introduced a new framework for assessing the structural safety of private school buildings, making fitness certification compulsory following the Kahna and Baghbanpura incidents.
Under the revised policy, private schools must now obtain a Building Fitness Certificate from a civil engineer or engineering firm registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). The move comes after the Communication and Works (C&W) Department discontinued the issuance of such certificates.
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