The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has completed the installation of railings on 273 windows of 220 apartments as part of the special effort to ensure the safety and security of the single-family buildings.
The HDC said the work to further strengthen the safety of medium-sized buildings is part of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's initiative to prevent dangerous incidents such as children falling from tall buildings. The work began on September 3rd of this year.
It said that up until 30th September, a total of 1,011 apartments have applied for assistance in installing railings.
The HDC said it has completed installing safety railings on 273 windows of 220 apartments, and is continuing to install railings in the remaining apartments that have requested assistance.
The special initiative was launched to address the concerns of the public following incidents of children falling from shelter flats and other social housing and HDC-owned buildings in Hulhumale'.
HDC added that it recommends that windows and balconies be installed in accordance with the rules to maintain the safety of buildings.
