CIL Provides Accredited Fire Safety Inspection services in Palwal, Haryana, India. CiL is an ISO 17020 accredited agency for 'fire safety inspection / fire safety audit'. What is a Fire Safety Audit? In simplest terms, a Fire Safety Audit checks that the building matches the Approved Building Design. It s an annual inspection and review of Fire Safety Measures and is part of the Essential Safety Measures(ESM) requirement for the building. It includes a review of the building and related documentation such as equipment test reports, training procedures, block plans etc. A registered Fire Safety Engineer conducts the Fire Safety Audit in accordance with the BCA and the Australian Standards. When Do I Need a Fire Safety Audit? Annual with the ESM it is the Regulation. When there is a notable problem in one of the fire safety systems. When your Fire Safety needs have changed. When you want to upgrade, consolidate Fire Safety. What are the Essential Safety Measures (ESM)? The required maintenance is detailed in the Approved Design and Occupancy Permit. They include a lot more than Fire Safety. The Essential Fire Safety Measures related to the Performance Solution includes, Passive essential fire safety measure includes, Any wall, floor or ceiling required to be fire rated. The junction of fire-rated elements. Penetration though fire-rate structures, such as pipes, cables and fire doors. Regularity of fire safety audits, Fire safety audits are intended to be dynamic and should take into account change. It is advisable to conduct audits in case of significant changes in the workplace. As such, you should the process should be carried out in the event of the following. Changes to the workplace layout or structure of the building. An increase in the number of people in the building. A fire incident or accident. Hazardous substance storage is introduced or changed. Changes to equipment and machinery. An employee with a disability is hired. Fire safety risk assessments should be conducted in all areas of your business premises and all potential hazards should be noted and documented. Appropriate measures should then be taken to reduce the risk of fire and injuries. Fire can have disastrous consequences to businesses and it may take years for you to recover from such an incident. This makes fire safety audits to be of paramount importance. To ensure the correct fire safety and security measures are taken, it is advisable to contact a secretary or fire safety specialist. The main focus of these fire safety audits is, 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. Benefits of Our Fire Safety Audit. Find out your current compliance with applicable fire safety regulations. Our inspections are based on the NBC of India. Upon completion of the fire safety inspection, you will receive a detailed fire safety audit/inspection report. This will help you determine the need for the repair or replacement of fire safety equipment. THIS CAN INCLUDE, Evidence that fire prevention systems(alarms, sprinklers etc.) have had tests. Records of fire drills and staff training. A fire risk assessment. List of possible and known dangerous substances on the premises. Details of protocol for evacuation in the event of a fire written in a document. 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. CDG (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.