Development Of Standard Checklist Form And Sops For Checking And Maintenance Of Fire Fighting Equipments
Firefighting equipments protect human life, assets and environment and is also a critical business continuity tool during an outbreak of a fire. It helps to have a safe working environment at the workplace. Regular inspection and servicing of the equipment is critical and crucial for safety of the occupants. Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual inspections are done to ensure the equipment's functionality and maintain all other aspects of fire safety management.
Trained personnel’s need to be engaged in checking of firefighting equipment, which is usually provided by the installer, or the installer's agent, or even by a servicing organization. The equipments include a range of fire safety equipments including fire detection and alarm systems; emergency and escape lighting systems; sprinkler systems; fire door automatic release mechanisms; portable fire extinguishers; gaseous, foam and powder extinguishing systems; smoke control systems including systems using pressure differentials; evacuation lifts for persons with disabilities; fire hydrants; hose reels; fire mains; fire doors.
Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance Plans
The Standard plan provides regular round-the-clock maintenance and on call services. The Standard Plus plan, in addition to the services provided in the Standard plan comprises initial service of new fire safety equipments, its disposal, and charges of minor parts and refills. The comprehensive plan covers all the engineers, attendance charges, and services of the Standard Plus plan. However, the charges are not covered in the case of the equipment being damaged by users, or third parties, or natural calamities. Replacement of all major parts is chargeable under all the plans.