Now, all buildings with four storeys or more will be inspected for electrical audit every three years. The inspection will be carried out by the chief electrical inspector’s office under Industries, Energy and Labour Department and priority will be given to SRA and MHADA buildings, which are prone to fire.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has asked the CEI to conduct periodic audits of buildings that are 15 metres or more high under section 36 of Central Electrical Regulations, 2010, amid the reluctance of residents of most high-rises to carry out the audits.