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FIRE
PREVENTION AND PROTECTION |
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Acquaint
yourself with the layout of the escape routes, staircases,
refuge areas and the location of fire alarms.
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Train yourself and the security personnel in the proper
operation and use of first-aid hose reel provided at each
floor level and fire extinguishers. Also train them in
switching on the fire pump, at ground/basement level and
also the booster pump at terrace level, and the method
of summoning the Fire Brigade Department in the event
of a fire.
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Keep
always closed the fire doors of staircases, main entrance
to the factory building/ company
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All the fire protection installations such as fire pumps,
wet riser-cum-downcomer, sprinkler installation, fire
extinguishers etc should be kept in a good state. Timely
use of these will help in controlling/extinguishing the
fires in the early stages, thereby minimising life losses
and property losses.
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Always maintain good house keeping.
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Ground all the lifts, including FIRE LIFT, in case of
a fire.
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Practice evacuation drills periodically.
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Irrespective of the magnitude of fire, summon the Fire
Brigade at the earliest.
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Seek the advice and guidance of Fire Brigade Department
in the matter of fire safety.
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In case of fire, guide the Fire Brigade Department personnel
about the location and extent of fire, information about
trapped persons, if any, and provide any other information
they may request. Help them to help you.
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Remember, FIREMAN IS YOUR FRIEND .
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Dont's |
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Do not allow encroachments or storages in the courtyards
of the building. Open courtyards are required for placing
and operating the fire and rescue appliances in case of
emergency.
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Do not allow storages or obstructions in the common corridors
and staircases. These exit routes, if maintained clear,
will help easy escape in case of fire.
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Do not allow the Fire doors of the staircases to be kept
open. In case of fire, heat and smoke enters the staircases
and prevent the escape of people.
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In case of fire, do not use LIFTS for escape. They may
fail midway trapping people inside. Use only staircases.
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Do
not allow Electric Meter Rooms to be used as storages,
dumping places or as living quarters for servants. They
are potential fire hazards.
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During Diwali Season, do not keep any combustibles in
the balconies. Do not dry clothes in the balconies or
outside the building line. Flying crackers have caused
serious fires.
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Do not use the basement for any purpose other than permitted
purpose. Because of ill-ventilation, habitation or working
in the basement will make a death trap for people.
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Continuous electrical ducts through the height of the
building enable the fire to spread from one floor to another.
Seal them at each floor slab level.
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Do not allow Air-Condition ducting to pass through one
floor to another, because fire, heat and smoke travel
through these ducts and spread to the other part of the
building. Sectionalise them, as far as practical even
on a particular floor, so as to limit the spread of fire,
heat and smoke, and minimise the damages.
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Never paint or coat fire detectors or sprinkler heads.
If done, they will become ineffective.
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Do not re-enter the ire affected building to collect the
valuables or for any other purpose. It may cost your life.
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Do not decorate walls and ceilings of common corridors
with combustible material such as wooden paneling etc.
They create unwarranted fire risk in the escape route
in case of fire.
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Do not allow Fire fighting tanks to be misused or remain
empty. Do not block access to the tank. You/Fire Service
may need them for use at any moment.
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Avoid damage to wet riser system. It has been provided
for your use to extinguish/check spread of fire before
arrival of Fire Brigade. It's good maintenance ensures
your safety.
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Do not 'switch off' Fire/Smoke Detection System. This
may lead to fire remaining unnoticed till it assumed large
magnitude
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Do not 'switch off' electricity of the entire building
in the event of a fire. This will cause stoppage of all
the fire protection and fire fighting system installed
in the building.
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Do not carry out additions and alteration in the building.
Consult Fire Brigade before undertaking such works.
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