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Preventing fires from starting in the first place is an important safety goal - because you never know when and where a fire tragedy is going to strike.
Rakesh Arora FSAI- Delhi Chapter President would like to invite all readers of Hotelier India to its forthcoming event on Safety Security and Threats in Hospitality 2010 to be held on August 26, 27, 2010 at Intercontinental Eros, New Delhi.
The event focuses on the core issue of safety and security aspects in the hospitality industry. I would like to thank everyone who is contributing in one or the other way to this great cause of enlightening all on how to make and maintain a fire-proof, safe and secure life for not only us but also for everybody else around us.
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Sadly, world over fire related accidents have taken thousands of lives and damaged property in the most tragic and dreadful way. The most common cause of fire accidents in apartments/commercial complexes happens due to lack of knowledge and awareness, our attitude to take safety lightly, limitations in law enforcement or non-compliance to the law and other such reasons are the main causes for recurrence of fire accidents in general.
Fires can be caused from extinguishing cigarettes improperly, overloading electrical wires, sparks from wood burning in the fireplace, faulty electrical appliances, etc. Preventing fires from starting in the first place is an important safety goal.
Designing a building to ensure minimal risk or to meet a prescribed level of safety from fire is more complex than just the simple consideration of what building materials will be used in construction of the building.
Therefore, today buildings are designed in such a way that fire can be contained in particular areas which has been possible by the use of new technologies in the field. The most important aspect is the maintenance to the essential fire safety measures provided in the building.
Few basics preventive measures, which contribute to safety and security, can be termed as:
1. Windows and doors
These openings are to allow people to escape or to provide access for fire fighters to evacuate people – various products are widely used so that buildings can be made safe from the fearful incident of fire, and in this situation the first thing comes in mind, is the safety of human lives.
2. Alarm Systems
Smoke detectors and fire alarm systems are essential to warn people and cause them to evacuate.
3. Safe Passageways
Exits such as corridors and stairs to remain clear and allow people to evacuate safely.
Architects and builders need to ensure that such safety measures are positioned in every building they design and build because you never know where and when a fire tragedy is going to strike.
About Rakesh Arora
Rakesh Arora is the President of FSAI’s Delhi Chapter and CEO of Pacific Fire Controls besides being an active
Associate Director of an International Fire Protection Business.
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