Fire Safety Audit

Fire Safety Audit

Fire Safety audit is a systematic and independent evaluation of the fire risks present in the premises and involve recommendations about appropriate measures to control and mitigate the effects of fires. Applicable Standards:National Building Code 2005,IS Standards in Fire Safety

Organizations applicable for Fire Safety Audit:

•Industry bodies

•Offices

•Hotels

•Corporate Houses.

Methodology Adopted:

Methodology of conducting the Fire Safety Audits involves the following:

•A walkthrough the concerned premises.

•Review of the layout and drawings.

•Review of the existing firefighting systems in the premises.

•Review of the training and awareness regarding availability and operations of the firefighting systems in and across the organization.

Deliverables:

Recommendations for corrective and preventive actions include:

•Updation of the fire safety risk management data base

•Preparation of additional reports or relevant paperwork on the hazards detected

Benefits of the Audit:

Fire Safety audits enable the organizations to address the issues by identifying the following:

•Identifying all significant fire hazards.

•Evaluation of the existing control measures.

•Determining the additional control measures required.

•Evaluation of the current fire detection and firefighting facilities.

•Testing of all fire safety equipment and precautions.

•Training and instruction to all occupants of premises about fire safety.