What is fire safety inspection?
This is a process carried out by the fire department to ensure that a building is safe from fire outbreaks and has all the necessary safety equipment for fire hazards.
At the end of the inspections, all the risks and problems are written down by the inspector and issued to the organization. The inspector also known as an enforcement officer carefully examines the building thoroughly while recording the audit of the building’s fire preventive measures.
This process can be carried out in different ways depending on the state regulations, location of the building as well as other laws that play vital roles in house ownership.
Most times the inspectors ask some certain questions about the preventive measures of the building so far and check some documents such as the fire state policy.
While moving around the building, they take down notes as well as photos of the environment. Some of the necessary requirements a building must have when it comes to fire safety include; Fire detection systems, alarm systems, different types of fire extinguishers, varieties of fire hydrants, emergency signage and so on.
Fire inspections can be carried out anytime even though some are done yearly. If eventually your building doesn’t meet up to the standards required for fire safety, they have the right to issue you with an enforcement notice.
What are the benefits of fire safety audit?
The benefits of fire safety audit and fire safety certification in India and the world at large cannot be over emphasized. It consists of examination and investigation of a building premises as well as some useful documents to ascertain that the company is adhering to fire safety measures.
It could involve talking to an employer to know the amount of effort the company has exerted in fire safety awareness. Some of the many benefits of fire safety audit include:
- It helps to detect all possible fire hazards and prevent them much earlier
- It helps to recognize individuals who are in danger from each risk
- It ensures that the building has the exact control measures needed and checks if existing measures are enough to combat fire hazards
- It helps to decide the necessary exact control measures needed for a building
- Ensures that there are other ways to leave the building if eventually fire outbreaks occur
- Ensures that adequate fire detection system and alarm systems are provided
- Provides detailed information on preventive measures and fire safety so that every member of the building can be aware and well informed on fire safety
- Careful analysis of all equipment to ensure that they are in good condition.
The Fire Safety NOC In India – How can you get one
The NOC( No Objection Certificate) is given to the occupants of a building by the Fire department. This certificate is issued after the fire department had examined and audited the building’s fire safety measures.
The preventive measures must meet up with the standards and requirements set by the Bureau of Indian Standards(BIU) and the state government as well.
After the examination, the NOC is given to the applicant if the building meets up with the necessary requirements. This certificate can be issued by the state’s fire department after the inspection is over.
If eventually you do not meet up with the specific equipment needed, you would be given a provisional NOC.
The provisional NOC is valid only for a short period of time, you need to ensure that you meet all the standards before it expires after which you notify the fire department for inspection.
If the building fully meets the requirements in compliance with the regulations, the final NOC certificate is given to you which expires after 1 year. If it expires, you need to renew by requesting for renewal from the fire service department.
How does CIL help?
At CIL company, we carry out thorough fire prevention inspections starting from the stairs down to the outside of the building.
We carefully examine all areas and detect all form of risks that could cause harm to the occupants of the building.
Our services have been tested and approved by millions of people as one of the best fire inspection services. We supervise the installation and proper maintenance of fire equipment to ensure that they are not faulty. Here are some of the many services we provide:
- Yearly examination and analysis of fire equipment.
- Frequent testing and upkeep of all fire equipment.
- Early detection of life threatening risks and prevention of such issues from occurring.
Here at CIL, our customers satisfaction and safety is our priority and we put in our best to ensure that all safety measures are in compliance with the regulations of the state.
