Fire Safety Inspection
In 2019, India suffered from three major fires. The first blaze broke out in February, a Four-store central Delhi Hotel which claimed about 17 lives. In another occurrence in May, a coaching center in Surat claimed the lives of 22 students. The third instance the same year was in a factory in Delhi. The fire claimed at least 43 works.
Later, on March 9th, 2021, a major fire broke out in Central Kolkata’s Strand Road building office. The fire in Eastern Railway Headquarter claimed nine lives resulting from suffocation in an elevator on the 12th floor. Investigations are still going to find out what caused the fire.
However, it has been proven the building had a faulty fire system mechanism. But, this begs the question of how safe is your building, whether commercial or residential? This article will talk about the importance of fire safety inspection in India and why you need it.
What is a fire safety inspection?
Fire Safety inspection is an assessment of potential fire hazards in a building. The level of inspection done varies from one building to another. It could be the location where your building is located, installation, laws and regulation, among other factors.
At the CIL fire inspection agency, we guarantee a full assessment in line with the rules and regulations. Once we have assessed the property in question, we shall provide you with the report and make the desired changes. Hence, your building will be fireproof and safe for your family, employees or even tenants.
Benefits of fire safety inspection
Fire inspection has its benefits to you and the community at large. The benefits include:
1. It mitigates fire and Safety Hazards.
The main objective of fire inspection is to save a life. The occupants of the building need to be safe from potential fire threats. What the inspector does is identify the fire hazards in the building and eliminate them on time.
Additionally, the fire inspection helps identify faulty alarms, which might cost you a huge amount of cash. Did you know a faulty alarm can put other people’s lives at risk? Let alone being charged an expensive fee in case the agency realizes it was a faulty alarm. That is because you have wasted vital resources which could be used to save a life in a real scenario.
Therefore, we recommend conducting a fire safety equipment inspection to ensure everything is running smoothly. Furthermore, the National Building Code of India urges building owner and occupants to conduct fire inspections periodically. That is on a half-yearly basis, which translates to six months.
You need a certified fire inspection agency, and that’s where we come in. Once we have completed the fire safety report, we’ll forward it to the fire department as required by the law. This proves to the government the inspection was done thoroughly and with an accredited agency.
2. Reduce Insurance Premiums and limited liability
Fire can break out anytime in your commercial or residential buildings. Once this happens, you will need to pay for the damages. That’s expensive to your business; hence an insurance cover is the best option for settling the bills.
It’s important to note there are no discounts offered on your insurance. Though the cover limits liabilities to your tenants, employees, or even guest. That’s a lifesaver since you won’t incur any expenses from your pocket.
However, you should know an insurance claim shall be rejected if you can’t provide a fire safety inspection certificate. The certificate should be recent since it shows your regular and scheduled maintenance.
3. Lost Patrons, Jobs, and Money
Fire cannot only lead to loss of lives but also lively hoods. According to statists, 80% of small businesses affected by fires have been forced to close down permanently. Others have managed to reopen but close down later due to the loss of the existing customer base.
That, in turn, affects the lively hoods of many who depended on the business. Thus, it is important to conduct regular fire inspections to protect your business for the community’s future.
What a fire risk assessment includes?
Our Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) include the following pillars:
• Identifying the fire hazards and find out who is at risk.
• The second pillar is reducing or removing the risk. Then record the finds and prepare an emergency plan inclusive of training.
• The last thing is reviewing and updating the fire risk assessment regularly. This ensures everything is in place in case of a fire outbreak.
Verdict
You need to have a fire safety certification in India to avoid rubbing shoulders with the local authority. After the recent fire outbreaks, the state is after building owners and occupants who don’t comply with the rules.
Furthermore, research has shown, various buildings in New Delhi and Chennai in India are fire traps. Though the problem is likely, to affect other parts of the country as well. This is why we offer high-end and on-time fire inspection services to guarantee your business and residential area safety. Your wellbeing is our priority.
