An idea was mooted in the last Internal Security Committee Meeting that CSAA could be used as a good tool by RDs to know about their state of preparedeness as regards Fire Safety arrangements. Consequently yours truly was asked to prepare a checklist which was easy to understand even by a lay person. Following is the list which I have prepared. Suggestions for improvement are welcome.
LIST OF ITEMS TO BE CHECKED – FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
LIST OF ITEMS TO BE CHECKED – FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
1. Are adequate number of Fire Extinguishers available at every floor.
2. Are the Fire Extinguishers available in sufficient quantity to fight every class of fire.
3. Are the Fire Extinguishers conforming to ISO rating or having ISI mark.
4. When were they last checked by the maintenance contractor.
5. Date of last servicing by the contractor.
6. Are the extinguishers located at easily accessible places.
7. Have the extinguishers been properly fixed.
8. Have the instructions for use been prominently displayed next to each extinguisher.
9. Are the instructions printed in different languages (English, Hindi and Kannada)
10. When were the extinguishers last checked for serviceability.
11. Has any training been imparted to the members of the staff in the use of fire extinguishers.
WET RISER SYSTEM
1. Date of last servicing by the contractor.
2. Is the hydrant system working properly.
3. When was the system last checked for serviceability.
4. Are all the hose reels, nozzles, hose pipes and couplings in serviceable condition.
5. Are there any leakages in the system.
6. Do all the hydrant boxes contain the necessary items.
7. Is the pumping system working satisfactorily.
8. When were the main pump and jockey pump last serviced.
9. Does the jockey pump start automatically when the pressure in the system falls below required level.
10. Is the water level in the Fire Tank maintained at all times.
FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
1. Has an automatic Fire/Smoke alarm system been installed in the building.
2. Date of last servicing by the contractor.
3. Whether the system is working satisfactorily.
4. Any defects reported and action taken during the period under review.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Details of Fire Drills conducted during the period under review.
2. Has any fire emergency taken place during the reporting period. If so the details/findings and action taken to prevent recurrence to be mentioned.
3. Details of fire related training imparted to Staff during the period under review.
4. Is smoking totally prohibited within the office premises. Have adequate `NO SMOKING’ signs been put up within the premises.
5. Is Lightening Protection installed in the building.
6. Are tops of lockers/cupboards being used for stocking files, papers etc.
7. Are the electrical appliances being switched off by every department before closing for the day.
8. Is there any temporary wiring/loose wiring in the building.
9. Are all electrical wiring and fittings in good condition.
10.Does the office have a sprinkler system.
1. Are adequate number of Fire Extinguishers available at every floor.
2. Are the Fire Extinguishers available in sufficient quantity to fight every class of fire.
3. Are the Fire Extinguishers conforming to ISO rating or having ISI mark.
4. When were they last checked by the maintenance contractor.
5. Date of last servicing by the contractor.
6. Are the extinguishers located at easily accessible places.
7. Have the extinguishers been properly fixed.
8. Have the instructions for use been prominently displayed next to each extinguisher.
9. Are the instructions printed in different languages (English, Hindi and Kannada)
10. When were the extinguishers last checked for serviceability.
11. Has any training been imparted to the members of the staff in the use of fire extinguishers.
WET RISER SYSTEM
1. Date of last servicing by the contractor.
2. Is the hydrant system working properly.
3. When was the system last checked for serviceability.
4. Are all the hose reels, nozzles, hose pipes and couplings in serviceable condition.
5. Are there any leakages in the system.
6. Do all the hydrant boxes contain the necessary items.
7. Is the pumping system working satisfactorily.
8. When were the main pump and jockey pump last serviced.
9. Does the jockey pump start automatically when the pressure in the system falls below required level.
10. Is the water level in the Fire Tank maintained at all times.
FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
1. Has an automatic Fire/Smoke alarm system been installed in the building.
2. Date of last servicing by the contractor.
3. Whether the system is working satisfactorily.
4. Any defects reported and action taken during the period under review.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Details of Fire Drills conducted during the period under review.
2. Has any fire emergency taken place during the reporting period. If so the details/findings and action taken to prevent recurrence to be mentioned.
3. Details of fire related training imparted to Staff during the period under review.
4. Is smoking totally prohibited within the office premises. Have adequate `NO SMOKING’ signs been put up within the premises.
5. Is Lightening Protection installed in the building.
6. Are tops of lockers/cupboards being used for stocking files, papers etc.
7. Are the electrical appliances being switched off by every department before closing for the day.
8. Is there any temporary wiring/loose wiring in the building.
9. Are all electrical wiring and fittings in good condition.
10.Does the office have a sprinkler system.
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