Before Your FIRE NOC Inspection — Don’t Miss These Critical Checks!
Fire safety isn’t just about compliance — it’s about preparedness, protection, and prevention.
If you’re gearing up for a Fire NOC inspection, here’s a quick yet powerful checklist aligned with NBC (National Building Code) requirements
1. Firefighting Systems
1.1 Portable ABC type fire extinguishers provi
Before Your FIRE NOC Inspection — Don’t Miss These Critical Checks!
Fire safety isn’t just about compliance — it’s about preparedness, protection, and prevention.
If you’re gearing up for a Fire NOC inspection, here’s a quick yet powerful checklist aligned with NBC (National Building Code) requirements
1. Firefighting Systems
1.1 Portable ABC type fire extinguishers provided in corridors, lift lobbies, and near staircases on all floors.
1.2 CO₂ fire extinguishers provided in electrical rooms.
NBC Reference: 4.9.1, 4.9.3
1.3 Hose reel provided inside fire shaft on every floor, connected to wet riser system.
1.4 Maximum distance from any point to hose reel not exceeding 30 m.
1.5 Hose reels provided in basements and parking areas.
NBC Reference: 4.5.2, Table 22
1.6 Wet riser / hydrant system with landing valve on each floor provided.
NBC Reference: 4.5.1, Table 23
1.7 Automatic sprinkler system provided in basements, covered parking areas, and buildings above 24 m height.
NBC Reference: 4.6.1, Table 23
1.8 Dedicated fire pumps (main pump, standby pump, and jockey pump) provided.
1.9 Exclusive underground and/or terrace fire water storage provided.
NBC Reference: 4.5.3, 4.5.4
2. Fire Detection and Alarm System
2.1 Smoke detectors provided in corridors, lift lobbies, and staircases.
2.2 Heat detectors provided in basements, electrical rooms, DG rooms, and kitchens.
2.3 Manual call points and hooters provided on all floors.
NBC Reference: 4.8.1, 4.8.2
3. Means of Escape
3.1 Minimum two enclosed fire-rated staircases provided.
3.2 Exit doors opening in the direction of travel.
3.3 Emergency lighting provided along escape routes.
3.4 Illuminated EXIT signage provided at all exits.
NBC Reference: 4.7.4, 4.7.8, 4.7.9, 4.12.1
4. Fire Engine Accessibility
4.1 Minimum 6.0 m wide motorable fire access road provided.
4.2 Minimum vertical clearance of 4.5 m maintained.
4.3 Fire engine access available within 9 m of the building façade.
4.4 Turning radius and load-bearing capacity suitable for fire engine movement.
4.5 Fire access road kept free from obstructions and clearly marked as “Fire Engine Access – No Parking”.
4.6 Fire brigade inlet provided at ground level near fire access road.
NBC Reference: 4.11.1 to 4.11.10, 4.5.5
5. Basement Pump Room Access
5.1 Basement fire pump room provided with permanent fire-rated access to podium or ground level through staircase or ramp.
NBC Reference: 4.5.4.3, 4.11.3
Pro Tip: A successful Fire NOC inspection is not about last-minute fixes, it’s about system readiness, documentation, and clear access.
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