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GUIDE TO PARLIAMENT HOUSE

each. This set supplies power automatically within 30 seconds-of the power break
down from the mains thus maintaining the continuity of supply to both the Lok
Sabha and Rajya Sabha Chambers, Central Hall, Committee and other important
rooms in the building. This generating set comes to an automatic stop three minutes
after the restoration of power supply from the mains.

Electric Lifts : There are six electric lifts in the building and they operate
up to the attic storey. Each of them has a carrying capacity of 8 passengers and
operates at a speed of 250 ft. per minute.

VPater supply : In order to maintain a continuous supply of water in the whole
building for various purposes, an electrically operated plant functions in the building.
During the night the plant pumps up huge quantities of water to be stored in tanks
which are situated on the top of the building.

Fire Fighting Equipment : In order to meet any emergency in the case of fire,
an electric water-pump for use in anti-fire operations has been installed in the building
with connections to hydrants in all the three courtyard lawns. From each hydrant
a signal bell can be sent to the attendant to start the water-pump. A set of hose
pipes is kept handy in each lawn. Duty staff is maintained for this purpose round
the clock.

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