Fire safety Audit
Description:-
Fire safety Audit
● The fire safety audit is an examination of the buildings / structures
and relevant documents to ascertain how the buildings are
being managed regarding fire safety.
● In other words it is aimed to assess the building for compliance
with the National Building Code of India, relevant Indian Standards
and the legislations passed by various state governments and
local bodies, on fire prevention and life safety measures.
● Safety Audit is a form of risk analysis and evaluation in which
a systematic investigation is carried out in order to determine
the extent to which the conditions are present that provide for
the development and implementation of an effective and efficient safety policy.
● The main objective of safety audit is to carry out a systematic,
critical appraisal of all potential hazards involving personnel, plant services
and operation method, and to ensure that safety and health system
fully satisfy the legal requirements.
● Depending on the requirements of the occupancy,
the audit can focus attention on various aspects of a safety system
such as fire and explosion prevention, protection and
emergency management.