Buildings need to be designed to offer an acceptable level of fire safety and minimise the risks from heat and smoke. The primary objective is to reduce to within acceptable limits the potential for death or injury to the occupants of a building and others who may become involved, such as the fire and rescue service. Also crucial are protecting contents and ensuring that as much as possible of a building can continue to function after a fire - and that it can be repaired. The risk to adjoining properties also needs to be considered, as well as possible environmental pollution.
There are two types of fuel that are under the influence of designers, the building fabric and its contents.
The fire safety of the fabric materials is often expressed in terms of its ignitability or combustibility, with particular regard to the structural elements which must remain in place for stability. The internal finishes may offer a fuel source and need to be carefully specified, while the materials of the building’s contents also provide varying fire risks, such as textiles, furniture and plastics.
Our experts can provide advice and expertise to both architects and building control and at all stages of project design and implementation, including:
The main design options to ensure fire safety are:
- Regulations compliance
- Fire modelling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and risk assessments
- Fire protection measures – active and passive – and structural fire precautions
- Materials performance
- Fire detection and suppression
- Heat transfer to the structure
- Smoke movement and toxicity, and smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems
- People – movement and egress modelling, and means of escape
Our experts can provide advice and expertise to both architects and building control and at all stages of project design and implementation, including:
To design your workplace as a fireproof, please email at: tnifse@gmail.com
A fire safety audit is a tool for assessing the fire safety standards of an organization or building. A comprehensive fire safety audit examines the inherent fire risks of daily operations and recommends measures to reduce potential fire risks.
IFSE (India) conducts fire safety audits for all types of buildings and industries, including hotels, hospitals, homes, schools, manufacturing plants, chemical plants, power plants, FMCG companies, foundries, mines, etc.
The occurrence of fire has the potential to cause serious damage to life and property. A fire safety audit is the most effective tool to assess the fire safety standards of your facility. It helps owners identify areas for improvement and develop action plans, in addition to preparing for emergencies and conducting test drills.
IFSE (India) consultants regularly conduct fire safety audits for high-rise buildings, hotels, banks, small, medium, and large scale industries, etc. Our team conducts fire safety audits based on various IS standards such as Standard for Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System, Code of Practice for Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Emergency Fire Extinguishers, National Building Code, 2005, Code of Practice for Fire Safety of Buildings, and all other relevant safety standards to identify all the hazards that need to be corrected and prevented.
The main design options to ensure fire safety are:
- Identify and control ignition sources in areas where flammable chemicals are stored/processed/transferred.
- Evaluate chemical compatibility of storage areas and recommend appropriate measures to reduce fire damage.
- Check electrical hazards that may cause a fire.
- Evaluate fire detection measures taken and recommend appropriate improvements.
- Verify various active (fire hydrants, sprinklers, portable fire extinguishers) and passive fire protection measures requirements for storage and handling of chemicals and recommend improvements where needed.
- Verify fire alarm systems and emergency fire protection systems in plants.
- Review contractor safety awareness (chemical spills, fire protection, emergency communications, knowledge of plant hazards, and safety regulations) and recommend appropriate improvements to improve contractor safety
- Evaluate staff safety awareness and safety training requirements (identification and effectiveness of training) to understand hazards present.
To arrange your fire safety audit, please email at: tnifse@gmail.com We conduct fire safety inspections for any type of building structures (factories, hospitals, schools/colleges, commercial buildings, residential areas, etc.) and we have qualified and experienced fire safety professionals. With an extensive network of professionals/inspectors, we can provide timely inspection services anywhere in India.
- Conduct a 360-degree assessment of the building.
- Verify the adequacy of fire protection equipment and its maintenance.
- Verify that the building's construction complies with relevant fire safety regulations.
- Check fire incident preparedness (awareness, training, etc.).
- All staff will be aware of the safety procedures.
- People working in high hazardous conditions can be identified.
- Existing control measures can be evaluated.
- Determine whether new control measures are necessary.
- Upkeeping and testing of all fire safety equipment and precautions.
- Conduct a 360-degree assessment of the building.
- Verify the adequacy of fire protection equipment and its maintenance.
- Verify that the building's construction complies with relevant fire safety regulations.
- Check fire incident preparedness (awareness, training, etc.).
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