Service

Almost all fires are small in their incipient stage and can be put out quickly if the proper firefighting equipment is available and the person discovering the fire has been highly skilled to use the equipment at hand. Most facilities turn to portable fire extinguishers for fighting growing stage fires. The requirements for portable fire extinguishers in general industry are governed by the National Building Code (NBC).

Successful fire extinguisher systems must have the below features based on NBC guidelines:-

• Acclaimed by a recognized testing laboratory; extinguishers manufactured in the India are generally approved by FM Global and listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
• Of the proper type for the class of fire expected.
• Situated where they are readily accessible for immediate use and in sufficient quantity and size to deal with the expected fire.
• Assessment done and maintained at a regular interval so that they are kept in good operating condition.
• Operated by skilled personnel who can use them effectively.