Type Of System
1. Location description
– General overview of the area including floor level, room/zone identification, and square footage.
2. Functional use of the location
– Description of space usage (e.g., general office, server room, UPS room, data center, lobby, pantry, etc.).
3. Hazard type or vulnerability assessment
– Identification of fire or life safety risks specific to activities, materials, or equipment present.
4. Means of escape
– Number, condition, and accessibility of emergency exits and escape routes, including travel distance.
5. Fire safety signage
– Adequacy and visibility of exit signs, directional signage, hazard signs, and equipment labels.
6. Fire escape plan
– Placement and clarity of updated evacuation plans and floor layouts.
7. Emergency lighting
– Operational status and coverage of emergency lighting along evacuation routes and critical areas.
8. Manual call point (MCP) system
– Location, accessibility, and functionality of manual fire alarm activation devices.
9. Emergency talkback or intercom system
– Availability of two-way communication in critical areas, including lift lobbies and server rooms.
10. Public address (PA) system
– Coverage and audibility for emergency instructions and building-wide announcements.
11. Automatic voice alarm system
– Functionality of automated pre-recorded announcements during fire alarms.
12. Audible and visual alarm devices (sounders and beacons)
– Proper placement and working condition of sounders and strobe lights for occupant alerting.
13. Automatic fire detection system
– Smoke and heat detection coverage in all areas, including IT rooms, electrical shafts, and false floors/ceilings.
14. Gas-based fire suppression system
– Clean agent systems (e.g., FM-200, Novec 1230) installed in server and UPS rooms, with proper activation logic and safety interlocks.
15. Deactivation of access control during emergencies
– Automatic unlocking or override of electronic doors and turnstiles upon fire alarm activation.
16. First aid fire extinguishers
– Proper selection, placement, and inspection records of extinguishers (CO₂, ABC, clean agent types).
17. Fire hose reels
– Presence, length coverage, pressure levels, and ease of access.
18. Fire hydrant system
– Internal and external hydrants with clear marking, sufficient pressure, and maintenance records.
19. Sprinkler system
– Sprinkler coverage in all required areas, with test valves and flow switches operational.
20. Ventilation and smoke control systems
– Smoke extraction fans, stairwell pressurization, and duct damper integration with the fire alarm system.
21. Fire and smoke curtains
– Deployment of curtains in atriums or large openings to control smoke movement.
22. Fire command center (FCC) integration
– Central monitoring and control of all life safety systems from the FCC.
23. Integration with electromechanical systems
– Fire alarm interlocks with elevators, HVAC, escalators, and BMS (Building Management System).
24. CCTV surveillance system
– Camera coverage in high-risk and evacuation areas, with real-time monitoring from the FCC or control room.
25. Firefighter access and equipment
– Availability of firemen’s lifts, dedicated fire exits, fireman’s switches, and marked access points.
26. Fire safety related control panels
– Accessibility and condition of the main and sub-panels; system fault checks and zone labelling.
