Fire Safety and Security for Commercial Places

Fire pose a major threat to various occupancies in India. Almost every day some fires are reported by media across the country. These fires not only resulted in the loss of many precious life and injuries to many but also inflicted heavy property loss and all this happening due to the lack of proper fire fighting system and knowledge how to deal with the situation.

During the last two decades there was a vibrant growth in the construction activities in India, especially in high rise buildings. Because of its peculiar nature, fire in residential buildings, in particular, high rise buildings become more complex and the salvaging operations become more difficult and sometimes even resulting in many deaths and huge property losses. The rapid modernisation of Indian Industry has made the scenario more complex. Awareness towards fire safety had not been quite forthcoming. This article will focus on the overall scenario on the existing fire safety regulations in India and the effectiveness of these regulations for combating the potential fire hazards.

In order to reduce such fire incidences on commercial buildings, some of these instructions are given bellow:
  • Fire Detection Equipment is required in all commercial places and offices that helps to deduct the fire at very initial stage.
  • Fire Extinguishers are required at ready to use stage, and training also required for each and every person so they can use it case of fire.
  • Hose reel, Wet Riser, Down comer, Sprinkler systems, courtyard hydrant, Smoke and Fire Alarm System (manual or automatic) may be required
  • A separate terrace tank is required to store water to fight fire; along with a corresponding booster pump on the terrace
  • Floor indicators and signages for fire alarms and fire extinguishers have to be given in lobbies, staircases, refuge areas and any other escape routes.
  • Proper training of fire fighting system, including operation of water pumps, must be given to security personnel
  • Self closing devices must be used in staircase doors
  • Waste and scrap materials must be cleared immediately from staircase and lobbies

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