Kuwait Fire Force cracks down on violations in Al-Ardiya Industrial area
The campaign resulted in the administrative closure of 33 shops and establishments for violations and authorities also issued 109 notices and 13 closure warnings to other businesses.
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The Kuwait Fire Force carries out daily nationwide inspections, targeting violations like improper storage, missing licenses, and neglected equipment, while teams monitor buildings and facilities to ensure full compliance with fire safety standards.
The Kuwait Fire Force conducted an inspection campaign on Tuesday in the Al-Ardiya Industrial Area, resulting in the administrative closure of 33 shops and establishments for violations. Authorities also issued 109 notices and 13 closure warnings to other businesses, Al Jarida newspaper reported.
The campaign was overseen by Acting Deputy Chief for Civil Protection, Brigadier Omar Boursali. He told KUNA that the inspections follow directives from First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah to step up inspections in order to safeguard lives and property and enhance community safety.
Brigadier Boursali added that the Fire Force continues daily inspections nationwide, checking for violations such as improper storage, lack of licenses, and poorly maintained equipment. Firefighting teams have been monitoring buildings and facilities since the start of the campaign to ensure compliance with fire safety standards.
He urged business owners to cooperate with inspection teams and fully adhere to safety and fire prevention regulations to avoid closures or legal action, emphasizing that the campaign’s primary goal is to protect lives and property and maintain a safe environment for all.
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