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Fire Safety Audit | NBC Compliance & Risk Assessment | NISHE

A Fire Safety Audit by NISHE is a structured, independent evaluation of your premises to verify compliance with NBC 2016 Part 4, relevant IS codes, State Fire Service norms, and statutory requirements. We assess hazards, protection systems, evacuation readiness, and documentation—then deliver a practical CAPA roadmap.

  • Factories & Warehouses
  • Hospitals & Schools
  • Malls & Hotels
  • Oil & Gas / Chemical
  • IT Parks & Data Centers
  • Construction & Real Estate

What We Check (Audit Scope)

Management & Documentation

  • Fire policy, risk assessments, fire load & occupancy
  • NOC status, maintenance logs, AMC/vendor records
  • PTW (hot work), mock drill & training registers
  • Legal compliance mapped to NBC/IS/NFPA

Active Fire Protection

  • FAS: detectors, MCPs, panels, annunciation
  • Hydrants, sprinklers, hose reels—coverage & flow
  • Pumps, tanks, valves & gauges—witness tests
  • Extinguishers—type, placement, serviceability

Passive Fire Protection

  • Compartmentation & structural fireproofing
  • Fire doors & ratings, self-closing devices
  • Shaft/cable penetration sealing, smoke barriers
  • Signage & photoluminescent markings

Means of Egress & Evacuation

  • Exit routes, travel distance, lighting & signage
  • Stair pressurization & smoke control
  • Assembly points, PEEPs for PwD

Electrical & Process Risks

  • Panels, cabling, earthing, overload protection
  • UPS/battery rooms, DG sets, fuel storage
  • Kitchens, welding/cutting, paint shops

Emergency Preparedness & People

  • ERP, role clarity (IC/wardens), comms tree
  • ERT competency, drills & tabletop exercises
  • Liaison with local fire services

How the Audit Works (Methodology)

  1. Pre-Audit Planning: Scope, drawings, history, permits
  2. Kick-off: Stakeholder alignment & safety protocols
  3. Inspection & Testing: Visual checks, witness runs, sampling
  4. Interviews & Records: Staff competency & documentation
  5. Risk Evaluation: Likelihood × severity; compliance mapping
  6. Action Plan: Quick wins, capex priorities, timelines, owners
  7. Close-out & Briefing: Findings walkthrough & leadership Q&A

Typical Duration: 1–3 days per site • Report: 3–7 working days

Deliverables You Receive

Audit Report & Evidence

Comprehensive report with photos and a compliance matrix.

Risk & NC Register

High/Medium/Low risk classification with clear ownership.

CAPA Roadmap

Prioritized corrective & preventive actions with timelines.

System Health Cards

Pumps, tanks, FAS, sprinklers, hydrants—status & gaps.

Evacuation Readiness

Drill observations & improvement recommendations.

Optional Add-ons

Updated SOPs, evacuation maps, staff training certificates.

Industries We Serve

  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemical & Pharma
  • FMCG
  • Logistics
  • Retail & Malls
  • Education & Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • IT Parks & Data Centers
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Embassies & Government

Why Choose NISHE

  • ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 29990:2010 certified institute
  • Multidisciplinary audit teams (Fire, Electrical, Process, HSE)
  • Action-oriented reporting focused on outcomes
  • PAN India & Gulf presence with corporate partnerships
  • Trusted by embassies, PSUs, EPCs & Fortune-500 suppliers

Engagement Options

One-time Audit

Baseline or statutory verification.

Quarterly/Annual

Scorecards, KPIs & governance reviews.

Pre-handover

Commissioning/hand-over readiness checks.

Post-incident

Root-cause audit & resilience roadmap.

Multi-site

Standardized tools & consolidated reports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Fire Safety Audit mandatory?
Requirements vary by state and occupancy. Audits help demonstrate compliance with Fire Services/NOCs and NBC 2016 Part 4.
Will operations be disrupted?
We schedule controlled test windows and coordinate with your team to minimize impact.
How soon will we get the report?
Typically 3–7 working days after site completion.
Can you help implement recommendations?
Yes—advisory, vendor coordination, training, and re-verification support are available.

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