Fire safety system in India
Multi-storied buildings are regulated under fire safety system. The major fire fighting method is through hydrant system where-in huge water pumping along with heavy duty water plumbing and spray system is installed at very high cost, several tens of laks of rupees. Societies are to provide huge water tank to supply water. The system is put under fire safety audit yearly/biyearly.
India should make statistical analysis on 'how many times the fire system was found operational when called for when fire took place. I am sure the probability of failure would be above 95%. If this is found correct or reasonably correct, then why to have a hydrant fire fighting system at all. In more than 95% cases of fire it is electrical short circuit responsible for fire. Why not we have improved electrical system (with spark proof fittings) in place and have it audited. more
India should make statistical analysis on 'how many times the fire system was found operational when called for when fire took place. I am sure the probability of failure would be above 95%. If this is found correct or reasonably correct, then why to have a hydrant fire fighting system at all. In more than 95% cases of fire it is electrical short circuit responsible for fire. Why not we have improved electrical system (with spark proof fittings) in place and have it audited. more
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By controlling the corruption while NOC and 100% witness interested of random witness by gov officer. more
Jan 01
Fire safety norms should be revised and strict compliance should be implemented. Fire officers and team should be trained to get adequate knowledge about latest trends in fire safety. Codes like NBC, IS should be revised to cover all important aspects of fire safety. Instead of simple recommendations, codes should clearly indicate key aspects of fire safety as mandatory. If I install a simple manual fire alarm system or only fire extinguishers along with hydrant system, I can easily get Fire NOC. Authorities should realise fire safety is not that simple. Maintainence of installed systems is most ignored part in India. Regular and genuine audits should be conducted to ensure safety is maintained. Awareness should be created to users. How many people know how to operate a fire extinguisher? How many people take fire drills seriously? General public should also realise the importance and try to understand some basics of safety. If I am going to occupy a property, I should be make atleast a general assesment about the level of safety. more
Dec 31
It is very scary in India to stay in a high rise building if this is the commonest expected calamity .
I have seen that they never have fire fighting drills ,mock evacuation excercises and protocol in these big buildings .
Except for iso certification NABH certificate they are no documentation of fire fighting procedure.
Govt offices are the worst ,even secretariat in the capital does no5 have a document with a procedure . more
I have seen that they never have fire fighting drills ,mock evacuation excercises and protocol in these big buildings .
Except for iso certification NABH certificate they are no documentation of fire fighting procedure.
Govt offices are the worst ,even secretariat in the capital does no5 have a document with a procedure . more
Dec 29
You may be right partially but multipronged prepRedness is needed.even in cars how many portable fire fighting cylinders are ensured in our country .Many methods of fire fighting depending on the cause like electrical ,liquid ,open fire ,gas ,chemical but a preparedness and a standard has to be set and law is obeyed.mere statistics does not de ide on the need of equipments as fires are unpredictable. more
Dec 29
