Fire Protection System Maintenance in High-Rise Buildings: A Compliance Requirement — Not an Option
Mumbai’s skyline is rising faster than ever — with new towers emerging at breakneck speed. But alongside this growth comes a greater responsibility: ensuring the safety of thousands of daily occupants within these high-rise buildings. While installing fire protection systems is just the first step, maintaining them is what truly saves lives. According to the…
Every year, fire incidents in India’s railways and airports claim lives that better compliance have saved. As professionals, that should keep us up at night.
In my years as a Fire Protection Consultant, I’ve observed a consistent issue. Fire risk in these two sectors is rarely about the absence of regulation. Instead, it’s about the gap between policy and practice. Indian Railways’ coaches stay vulnerable to electrical fires. They are exposed to flammable materials. This is despite the Railway Board’s Fire Safety Policy circulars and RDS’s G-72 Fire Protection Standards for rolling stock. These standards offer clear mandates on fire-retardant materials and detection systems. On the aviation side, our airports are expanding at an unprecedented pace. Terminal designs must align with the National Building Code of India 2016, Part 4. DGCA’s CAR Section 9, Series B governs aerodrome operations. Extinguisher placement across both sectors must strictly follow BIS IS 2190 norms, yet field audits often reveal critical non-compliance.
Awareness is the first line of defense. I urge railway officials, airport operators, and fellow safety consultants to treat these guidelines as life-saving tools. They should not be considered just paperwork. Let’s make compliance a culture, not a checkbox.
What challenges are you facing in fire safety compliance within your organization? I’d welcome the conversation.
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