Kamala Mills fire: Other eateries say they have followed all regulations

Staff briefing at Grandmamas All Day Cafe in Kamla Mills compoundHaving felt the heat of the fire at 1 Above several other restaurants in Kamla Mills compound are gearing up to provide security to their guests while maintaining that all their fire safety compliances are in place The fire is said to have had a major impact on the business of several restaurants pubs bars and cafes on the premises over the weekend but most establishments are confident of continuing their plans as scheduledPlaying safeIt really is a very unfortunate incident it has shocked us all While we have complied with all firerelated regulations and our location on the ground floor gives us an edge in terms of having broader and multiple exits we thought it would be better to have a meeting with the staff regarding the incident Theyve already been trained how to tackle such situations nonetheless they were briefed on important details understanding the entryexit points for effective evacuation understanding the functioning of sprinklers and fire extinguishers etc They should be aware informed and confident of tackling any eventuality effectively said Joseph Machado manager at Grandmamas All Day CafeWhile the cafe is geared up to welcome guests for the New Year weekend staffers do feel that the number of patrons might be less than expected Cafe Delhi Heights which opened in September started its days business a little later than usual yesterday but is confident of having a busy weekend A representative of the restaurant which can accommodate 85 said Weve already done a fire audit and our entire staff is well trained to tackle such situations Theres no party planned the restaurant will function like it does during any regular weekend the representative added when asked about its plans for December 31All in placeSouth High was open yesterday and too expected regular weekend flow for New Years Eve Operations manager Vikrant Chandra said Ours is a family restaurant so we are not concerned about extended deadlines for December 31 Our establishment is new and all our documentation is in place without it we wouldnt have got permission from BMC and fire department would weAlso every new employee is given briefing on how to tackle fire incidents giving priority to guests he added At FLYPMTV pub a party has been planned Now after Fridays fire operations executives are awaiting their owners response having sent them a brief about the ground reality At KODe too senior employees said the New Year weekend was expected to be as usual and smooth with the management saying all regulations had been complied withNo change in plansJoseph Machado manager at Grandmamas All Day CafeStaffers were briefed on important details understanding the entryexit points for effective evacuation understanding the functioning of sprinklers and fire extinguishers etc They should be aware informed and confident of tackling any eventuality effectivelyVikrant Chandra operations manager South HighOurs is a family restaurant so we are not concerned about extended deadlines for December 31 Our establishment is new and all our documentation is in place without it we wouldnt have got permission from BMC and fire department would weCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news current affairs from Mumbai local news crime news and breaking headlines hereDownload the new midday Android and iOS apps to get updates on all the latest and trending stories on the go