a&sIndia Fire & Safety Magazine-July2018 by asindia

news feature

Container ship fire doused after 65 hours

HC: Make in India Week blaze damaged Girgaum Chowpatty

A 148-metre-long ship was carrying 464 containers and 211 metric tonnes of heavy fuel on board and caught fire while sailing from Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh to Haldia port, according to the Coast Guard.

The Bombay High Court on 22nd June 2018 stated that the massive fire that gutted the stage during the State government’s Make in India Week event at Girgaum Chowpatty on February 14, 2016, caused “considerable destruction and damage” to the beach.

The fire on board the container ship in the Bay of Bengal was extinguished with the help of an Indian Air Force helicopter, around 65 hours after it was reported, a senior defence official said. The Coast Guard said there had been no oil spillage from the MV SSL Kolkata which caught fire around 11 pm on June 14, Thursday and was abandoned by its captain and 21 other crew members after 70 per cent of the ship carrying containerised cargo was on fire in the Bay of Bengal, about 55 nautical miles from Sagar Island in West Bengal. The spot was eight nautical miles off the Sunderbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, Sheoran said. The fire was finally doused at around 4 pm the next day with an Mi-17 V5 helicopter pouring water on the burning ship from a Bambi bucket, Wing Commander S S Birdi said. The Air Force swung into action after receiving a call at its helicopter unit based at Barrackpore IAF Station near here this morning. The mission was led by Wing Commander Nikhil Mehrotra, along with Flight Lieutenant Atul Mishra.The helicopter arrived at Frazergunj harbour helipad, the nearest to the location of the ill-fated vessel, at 1.15 pm, Birdi said in a statement. Having completed the task in less than 90 minutes, the helicopter flew back to Frazergunj. JULY 2018

www.asindia.in

With the support of the Coast Guard and harbour officials, the helicopter was airborne by 2.15 pm. The burning ship was soon located and approximately 15,000 litres of water was poured in six shuttles

The High Court asked the government to repair and restore the damaged portions of the beach within two months. A Division Bench of Justices A.S. Oka and P.N. Deshmukh passed the ruling on public interest litigation (PIL) raising concerns of soil erosion caused at the beach due to erection of structures, functions and rallies held there. The Bench said, “Beaches are an essential part of the environment. If beaches are polluted then it will violate the fundamental rights of the citizens guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. It says that a person has the right to live in a pollution-free environment.” The glitzy song-and-dance night on the sidelines of the Make in India Week turned into a disaster and the event had to be abandoned after the huge fire burned down the stage, the Bench noted. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray, the entire Maharashtra Cabinet, and A-list Bollywood stars such as Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Aditya Roy Kapoor were present at the event. According to government officials, close to 20,000 people had gathered to watch the event. To put out the fire, apart from the four fire tenders at the spot and 14 more were rushed to the Chowpatty, along with 10 water tankers and eight jumbo tankers. The Bench added that the Girgaum Chowpatty is a major tourist attraction in the city and it is the duty of each and every citizen to protect it. “The beach cannot be damaged by holding functions and rallies” the court said

Wing Commander

The court noted that only three functions - Ganesh immersion, Ramleela and Krishna Leela - which are covered under guidelines set up by a monitoring committee, can be held at the beach and that too in the designated 300x150 square feet area.

Reference: TOI

Source: The Hindu

S.S.Birdi,

Business Talk

Time is burning and the Spirited Fire Adviser douses the Fire Queries Interview of D K Shami, Fire Adviser to Director General Civil Defence and Fire, Ministry of Home Affairs

By: Swati Dhake, Editor, a&sINDIA

JULY 2018

As per the Statement of Ministry of Urban Development, “there is no universally accepted definition of a smart city. It means different things to different people.” It is therefore essential that Smart Fire Fighting and Fire Protection with Cyber Physical Systems(CPS) should be adopted as the integral part of infrastructure for the Smart Cities. Heads of Fire and Emergency Services must interact with the concerned authorities to ensure the inclusion of adequate fire safety paraphernalia to provide fire safety cover to the smart cities

www.asindia.in

D K Shami Fire Adviser to Director General Civil Defence and Fire, Ministry of Home Affairs

Though occurrence of disasters cannot be eliminated or prevented, their impact can be reduced through proper management and planning. Fire Service aims at saving life and property in case of fire and fire related accidents and other emergencies. But, in our country, in the absence of any organised mechanism at the State level for intervention in non-fire emergencies like, rescuing trapped persons from collapsed buildings or victims of gas and industrial disasters, drowning cases etc. Fire Services have been acting as Multi-Hazard Response Services without adequate training, equipment and also, without any legal basis. Q. Can you tell us about the development of Fire Services in India? A. The development of Fire Services in India, to a large extent, was influenced by India’s political and historical association with Great Britain. Regular Fire Services in India first came up in Bombay (Mumbai) & Calcutta (Kolkata) during the British period. The great fire of Bombay occurred in 1803 and the first nucleus of fire service in India took shape, with police being entrusted with firefighting jobs. In 1822, the fire service in Calcutta was organized under the Calcutta Police. In 1855, the Bombay fire brigade was officially formed and formally placed under the police as a part-time function. In 1864,

falls within the jurisdiction of local bodies, which are often starved of financial resources, the Fire Services have generally remained ill equipped. The Fire Services in few States is operational only in the Municipal jurisdictions and beyond that there are virtually no fire stations available. Similarly no uniform building byelaws and fire safety regulations are applicable in those areas. Accidents happening in these buildings will definitely cause loss of life and property. Ministry of Home Affairs being a nodal Ministry,plays an advisory role through the Standing Fire Advisory Council (SFAC) in which all the State Governments are represented. Q. What are the latest Fire Safety technologies available across the globe? A. Some of the new fire safety technologies available are: • Sound Wave Fire Extinguisher: Two engineering students at George Mason University harnessed sound to put out fires. Their chemical-free, water-free extinguisher uses sound waves to separate burning fuel from oxygen. Fire dies out without oxygen, so using the sound wave extinguisher on a small fire snuffs it out. The sound wave extinguisher provides non-destructive fire safety technology, which is ideal for home use.

it was placed jointly with the government and Municipal Corporation. In 1872, the Calcutta Fire Brigade came to be financed by the Calcutta Municipal Corporation. By the Municipal Act, 1872 and 1878, insurance companies were made to contribute towards the maintenance of the fire brigades. In 1888 through the Bombay Municipal Corporation Act, protection against fire became obligatory for the Bombay Municipal Corporation. The Madras city fire brigade was established in 1908 by the Municipal Corporation of Madras after devastating fire in the city. Delhi is believed to have had a fire brigade in 1867, but the organized form of fire station is claimed to have been started in 1896 and was under the Municipal Corporation. Q. Is Fire Services the responsibility of the State or the Centre? A. As per the Constitution of India, Fire Service is a State subject in accordance with article 243 (W) Schedule XII. It is therefore the primary responsibility of the State Governments to ensure safety of life and property of the citizens in the area of their jurisdiction by providing adequate number of fire stations, fire tenders and trained manpower. 24 States have enacted their Act but only 12 States have the Fire Rules. Fire Services in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh excluding Indore are under the respective concerned Municipal Corporations. In other remaining States it is under the Home Department. Fire Services in most of the States

• Water Mist Systems: Water mist fire safety technology improves on typical sprinkler systems, and is considered to be a major part of the future of firefighting. Instead of large droplets of water, water mist systems send out a fine mist that smothers a fire. Since the droplets are smaller, the mist systems create more of them. The larger surface area of droplets converts water to steam faster. The steam absorbs more heat from the flame, lowering the temperature of the fire, suffocating the fire faster than regular old water. • Early Suppression Fast Response Fire Sprinkler Systems (ESFR): In-rack sprinkler systems are a standard fire suppression solution used in warehouses with highpiled inventory. While effective, in-rack systems pose some problems. One pallet load mistake and pipes can burst, setting off the sprinklers and damaging stored items. When racks need to be rearranged, in-rack systems require expensive pipe reconfiguration. • Integrated Voice Evacuation and Messaging System: Not all fire safety technologies are built to fight fires: some protect the people a fire can hurt. An integrated voice evacuation and messaging system alerts occupants with pre-recorded messages when a fire breaks out. Fike’s concept of “distributed intelligence” gives voice

Business Talk

instructions to building occupants, customised to their particular location, in relation to the fire, and how to escape it. Fire evacuation plans and other safety information play over speakers so occupants can respond appropriately. • Personalised Vocal Smoke Alarms: A big problem that many families have had is kids sleeping through a fire alarm. What if your child is asleep, the fire alarm is going off but they don’t respond, and you’re unable to reach them? Fire alarms with voice capabilities are common in the market, but a familiar voice may be more likely to rouse a child from sleep than the wail of a smoke alarm. • Communicable Stand Alone Detectors: Standalone detectors communicate to each other’s in case of alarm and alert occupants of non-dangerous zone for early warning and safe evacuations. • Sprinkles with Tap Water Connection of one BAR: latest technology is available to install sprinklers and connect the same to tap water line. • Drone Technology • Use of Robots in firefighting, search and rescue and CBRN related emergencies. • Fire and Carbon Monoxide Detector: Birdi technology lets you keep a constant watch over your house, even over the things you can’t see. Simply put, Birdi is smart technology, and that technology does a whole lot more than manage the dangers of fire. The system monitors air quality, from high pollen counts to the presence of carbon monoxide. The in-house monitor reports to your smartphone and can call first responders via landline. • Video Image Smoke Detection and Fire Fighting: VISD technology detects smoke and flames visually. It can pinpoint the place where smoke begins. A computer analyses whether images from cameras show evidence of smoke or flames. Once either is detected, a signal is sent to the alarm system. It can read the brightness, contrast, motion, and colour of the smoke to assess the fire because the technology isn’t using spot detection, it can cover very large spaces. Q. What are the safety solutions available for protecting the fire fighters?

JULY 2018

A. Recently number of fire fighters died during fighting operations in India. Now time has come to use the best technology for their personal safety in addition to available and tested PPE, like:

www.asindia.in

i. Using thermal imaging camera (TIC), a halligan, a tried and trusted tool which allowed fire fighter to see through the smoke to make the rescue. Experiments with personal strobe lights, chemical light sticks, and light-emitting diodes show that they all offer some degree of visibility in smoke. ii. A PASS device can help you find and locate downed firefighters but it does not activate until

a firefighter does so or is already down. The current audible PASS device helps in identifying that there is a problem. iii. Optically Enhanced Illumination ;A promising technology that provides a way to identify firefighters inside even in dense, heavy smoke conditions is optically enhanced illumination, which is generated by an illumination technology known as electroluminescence, or EL. iv. Combining Technologies: Firefighters need to be seen and recognized in several different types of visibility conditions. The Seattle (WA) Fire Department tested a helmet band that uses EL technology under dense smoke conditions. Q. Can you highlight the norms for establishment of Fire Stations? A. Standing Fire Advisory Council has prescribed norms for establishment of Fire Stations, Water Tenders, and Response Time. Same is given below:

Hazards Based: Very High/High Hazard-`A’/`B’ class – Response time 5 minutes. Medium Hazard -`C’ Class - Response time 7 minutes. Rural areas – 20 minutes. Actual Response Time: i) Call processing time – Not more than 60 seconds ii) Call Transfer time – Not more than 90 seconds. iii) Fire Station Alarm: Dispatch time – Not more than 120 seconds during night time. iv) Travel Time – Not more than 300 seconds/5 minutes from Very High Hazard/ High Hazard – Class `A/B’, 420/ seconds (7 minutes) for Medium Hazard Class `C’ and 1200 seconds/(20 minutes) for rural areas in not less than 75% of the fire/ emergency response cases.

Due to the increasing of various fire related accidents across the country, DG FS, CD & HG had engaged M/s RMSI a consultative firm to carry out Fire & Risk Hazard Analysis of the country under the Centrally sponsored Scheme of Strengthening of Fire & Emergency Service.

The details of availability/requirement and shortage are: Fire Stations (State/UTs)- 2987/8559 (shortage 65%) Manpower- 51,010/5, 57,123 (shortage 92%) Fire Appliances- 6712/32,712 (shortage 83%)

Special Equipment- 24,496/4,25,200 (shortage 95%)

Business Talk

Fire Protection Industry Issues and Trends The high hazard industries (Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals) in the country have always been proactive in their approach to fire safety, but of late, other sectors of industry (especially the real estate sector) and the society in general, is becoming more aware of fire risks and this has led to an increase in demand of firefighting products. Interview of Mukesh Shah, CEO – Shah Bhogilal Jethalal & Bros

By a&sINDIA team

Q. What is your vision for India’s Fire Safety Industry? A. Human life is a gift from God, and every possible effort must be made to preserve this life. This includes safety of life from the threat of fire. There is a general tendency in the country to compromise on quality of firefighting equipment, and as an industry, we should strive to maintain optimum quality standards. Government and authorities have a major task on hand to develop codes and standards that ensure quality and performance of equipment. Industry associations have a big responsibility to educate clients and society on fire safety issues and reduce our fire safety problem. Q. What are the latest trends that are shaping the future of Fire Protection business? A. The high hazard industries (Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals) in the country have always been proactive in their approach to fire safety, but of late, other sectors of industry (especially the real estate sector) and the society in general, is becoming more aware of fire risks and this has led to an increase in demand of firefighting products.

JULY 2018

Some industry estimates see the country’s fire and safety market to be in the range of 4 to 5 billion USD by 2020. Our product range i.e. firefighting products and accessories are only a part of this overall figure; however, it is still a significant market. There is a tremendous shortfall in the Fire services (Fire stations) in the country and with a positive approach by the government; we expect that this problem will also be resolved to some extent. Firefighting product manufacturers will have to make an important contribution to this.

www.asindia.in

Q. How programmes like ‘Make in India’ and ‘Smart City Mission’ are helping the cause of Fire Protection industry? A. The “Make in India’ is a wonderful concept conceived by our honourable PM. As a developing country, we have the advantage of a strong workforce, which is cheaper than in developed countries. From the beginning, we have a strong manufacturing setup. With some training, and more focus on quality, we can definitely make this

The Smart City mission gives a fillip to using technology to make our lives better. This is also true for fire protection products and systems, which will need to be upgraded and technology friendly to meet this objective. These are positive developments for the fire protection industry. Mukesh Shah CEO – Shah Bhogilal Jethalal & Bros

concept work. The firefighting equipment industry can also be an important contributor to this program.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving the fire safety & protection industry? A. For firefighting equipment, newer and lighter materials of construction (metals, composites & plastics) are being used more and more with the intention to improve durability and lessen maintenance. At the same time, new developments in foam and other suppression technologies always poses challenges to manufacturers to come up with newer products, compatible to these technologies/changes. Q. What are the issues you need to address that are related to your industry? A. There is a general tendency in the country to compromise on quality of firefighting equipment. Manufacturers should strive to maintain optimum quality standards. There needs to be a higher level of interaction between end users/clients and manufacturers to understand product requirements better. Government and industry associations have a big responsibility to educate clients and society on fire safety issues and reduce our fire safety problem.

At the same time, there is a wide range of firefighting equipment, some of which are tailor made and

not required in large quantities, but are still critical for firefighting. For such products, economy of scale does not work. Our only concern is that clients should not compromise on quality for such products and be willing to pay minimum prices. At the same time, we also urge clients to compare ‘apples with apples’ as many cheap (but poor quality) options are available in the market. Q. What are the distinguishing facts of global market as against the Indian market? A. The global market is certainly more exacting than the local market in terms of quality, delivery and price. While international clients don’t mind paying more for a certain product, they demand very high quality and after sales support. This is where Indian manufacturers lack currently. Also, like most other developing countries, we do not tend to invest in R&D, fearing that it will be difficult to recover the investment in R&D from customers. However, already Indian companies are providing both firefighting products and services in foreign countries. With manufacturers now going in for UL listing/FM approval for their products, the gap between the Indian and global markets is slowly but surely shrinking. Q. Any message for the readers? A. We urge all readers to be fully aware of the fire risks prevalent in their workplace and home, and take suitable preventive and protective measures for dealing with the same (could be as simple as installing a fire extinguisher and fire blanket at home, and learning to use them). Do not compromise on quality where firefighting equipment is concerned; it could make the difference between life & death – for building occupants as well as firefighters.

company spotlight

Plan for the worst, Protect with the Best with 3M Fire Protection Products By 3M India

3M is an innovation company that never stops inventing because they are passionate about making progress possible.

he people at 3M capture the spark of new ideas and transform them into thousands of ingenious products and practical applications that help make people’s lives better. Their culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that combine in unique and imaginative ways to create innovations that transform people’s experiences. With $30 billion in sales and operations in more than 65 countries, 3M employs about 90,000 people worldwide who collaborate actively to design, manufacture and engage in the delivery of products & services spread across 5 business groups – Industrial, Health Care, Safety & Graphics, Consumer and Electronic & Energy. Research and development is 3M’s heartbeat; as 3M continues to increase R&D investment, particularly around disruptive technologies. About 5.8% of 3M’s sales is invested back into the science that makes 3M strong. 3M scientists amass patents at an average of more than 3,000 per year. Since 1902, since inception, 3M have acquired 109,000 patents. This is a testament to 3M’s scientific strength. 3M in India 3M was established in India in 1988 and has completed 30 years of operations. 3M’s headquarters in India is based in Bengaluru with branch offices at Mumbai, Gurgaon, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai and 3M Sales & Technical Specialists cover every state in the country. 3M leverages its global innovation expertise to develop homegrown solutions that address unique needs of diverse customers in Indian markets.

JULY 2018

www.asindia.in

In addition, two Innovation Centers at Bengaluru and Gurgaon focus on product development and the manufacturing units span four sites in Pune, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. From products that improve manufacturing efficiency and impact improved healthcare delivery to safety products that help increase road visibility, everyday kitchen aids and car care products, today, 3M innovation touches millions of Indians – making lives easier and better.

3M harnesses the power of science to make the world safer, more efficient and more prosperous. We use science to solve impossible challenges with our customers, and to stretch towards our vision of advancing every company, enhancing every home and improving every life Inge G. Thulin

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer,3M

Vertical Market

Fire Protection for Life Safety in Smart Buildings T

JULY 2018

www.asindia.in

o provide safety and comforts to large number of people the architectural designs have got to be safe and realistic from every angle. The fire safety management system for buildings aiming to be Smart buildings begins with selection of site, design, construction of material & supervision, use of fire retardant plumbing and piping, sealing of unseal openings, use of fire retardant fabrics for interior decoration, emergency evacuation plan which includes the escape route, refuge area, emergency illumination, smoke management system, Heating ventilation and air conditioning system, identification and arrangements for positive pressure zone to avoid spread of fire, hazards identification and layers of protection analysis, installation of fire detection and alarm system, fail proof communication system, installation of portable and fixed fire protection system and storage & water supply for firefighting system.

By: Swati Dhake, Editor, a&sINDIA team

Ways in which Systems in the Smart buildings are used for Fire Safety According to Mukesh Shah, CEO, Shah Bhogilal Jethalal & Bros, “Typically ‘smart’ buildings are characterised by efficient and reliable buildings systems/sub-systems. Importantly, these systems also need to be ‘intelligent’ i.e. they can be monitored and can also communicate with other systems/ and control equipment. This also applies to fire protection and life safety systems in a building, including sprinkler systems, standpipe systems and pump house, fire detection & alarm, emergency lighting and ventilation, exit signage, etc. As these systems are continuously monitored, they are inherently more reliable than systems in ordinary buildings, which greatly improve the fire and life safety factor in smart buildings.” According to Rakesh Chaturvedi, Deputy General Manager–Fire Services, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, “This will be accomplished by clarifying a baseline understanding of SMART buildings, followed by the identification of the current/proposed methods and approaches for gathering, processing, and utilising data. This includes identifying the needs of key participants in the built environment as they relate to the virtues and opportunities of cyber physical systems, and providing recommendations on how best to enable a path forward to realise these opportunities. “Develop a Research Roadmap for Smart Fire Fighting,” which intends to establish the scientific and technical basis for achieving the vision for Smart Fire Fighting through the development of a research roadmap.”

Firefighting systems are generally compromised for the sake of building interior and atheistic look Rakesh Chaturvedi Deputy General Manager APSEZ Fire Services, Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat

He continued, “Specifically, this roadmap will identify and address high-priority measurement science research challenges, technical barriers, and related research and development gaps that hinder widespread application of Smart Firefighting technologies and systems by the Fire Services. The vision for Smart firefighting includes “Smart buildings” and is based on creating, storing, exchanging, analysing, and integrating information from a wide range of databases and sensor networks.” According to Jitu Mahnot, Business Head, Startech Engineers, “Smart Buildings have integrated systems for Fire Safety. With technological advances, there is seamless connectivity between the Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and IT based systems. So Smart Buildings have the mandatory firefighting systems like pumps, hydrants, sprinklers along with smoke detectors, modules, panel which through technology are integrated not only to each other but to other

Vertical Market

services like HVAC, Electrical, Security etc. So using IT hardware & software monitoring the health of these systems, response to alarms are easy. Also this ensures that other services react to a fire alarm so minimum damage to life & property is caused during such an unfortunate event. Also with most of the smart buildings going for LEED certification care is taken that materials like even paints used are non-toxic to the environment.” Shailesh Jagtap, Firefighter, Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council Fire Service, “Fire safety is a major concern for all the smart building developers. Without human intervention, smart buildings will need to take care that neither flames nor smoke can spread. By integrating fire and security we can take a much more holistic approach to command and control.” Some of the systems used for fire safety in smart buildings are: • Panic button: Panic buttons are a quick and simple way to call for help in case of fires or other emergencies. When pressed, a panic button sends a signal to the home building management system. It should be installed at the bedside or other easyto-reach places. • Automated alert: Forced entrances can be detected by installing various types of sensors around the smart building. When a sensor is triggered, it sounds the alarm siren and also alerts the building management system that assistance is required. Monitoring centers or security guards can then immediately call the police, resolving the situation as soon as possible. • Mixture of safety installation with other home/ building appliances: When a homeowner/smart building occupant leaves the home/building and arms the alarm system, the system should automatically turn off home appliances that do not need to stay on. When a user comes back and disarms the alarm system, the system can automatically turn on some lights and make door and window sensors offline. However, indoor flammable gas and smoke detector systems should always remain armed.

JULY 2018

www.asindia.in

• The most critical and important components in fire safety systems are sensors. Sensors that are commonly used for fire safety are infrared sensors, flammable gas detectors, and smoke/heat detectors. These sensors are the “eyes and ears” of the fire safety system, which monitors the home for any signs of danger. Once a potential danger is detected, the system alerts the home automation or building management system and notifies relevant authorities that assistance is required.

Value-added potential opportunities in ‘Smart Building’ for the Fire Protection sector According to Mukesh Shah, “We welcome the advent of ‘smart’ buildings, as it promotes reliability and quality, which in turn, will encourage developers to invest in quality fire protection systems and equipment. It will also raise the bar for fire protection sector and help promote better products, which are certified and listed. Our approach to quality has remained consistent in the eight decades of our existence, and we hope clients will look to using quality equipment/systems in their smart buildings.” According to Rakesh Chaturvedi there are several opportunities in Smart Buildings for Fire Protection sector: • Adopting green building concept for energy conservation and minimised fire risk like solar energy being utilised in place of electrical power, use of electrical operated cooking stove and avoid use of flammable & explosive LPG gas. • The costing of space matter for high-rise building, installation of conventional firefighting system like CO2,FM-200 gas suppression and 100% backup bank of cylinders. Adopting latest technology inside buildings like hypoxic environment fire prevention system and Aerosol based fire detection cum suppression system will be helpful to avoid monthly/quarterly inspecting & testing of conventional fire suppression system as well as cost effective system, legal requirement hydro testing of gas cylinders, non-availability or delay in supply of spares, waiting time slot for refilling and reinstallation for fire suppression system. • Study of smoke ventilation and flame propagation and installation fire dampers cum detection system and positive Pressure ventilation system.

We welcome the advent of ‘smart’ buildings, as it promotes reliability and quality, which in turn, will encourage developers to invest in quality fire protection systems and equipment Mukesh Shah CEO Shah Bhogilal Jethalal & Bros

• Emergency response action plan scenarios based study. • Integration of all surveillance system to central command centre. • Wifi services with emergency response apps with mobile phone anybody can raise emergency alarm for prompt response. • Protection of PVC piping with passive fire protection collars at every entry and exit level to restrict the spread of smoke & flames. • Use of non-combustible or fire retardant fabrics to avoid propagation of fire incident.

Vertical Market

According to Jitu Mahnot, “There are several potential opportunities which can be offered as value added services for ensuring that the Smart Buildings are protected from fire.” Some of these are:• More usage of passive fire protection by using fire retardant materials in shaft separations, fire curtains in basement parking and even materials which are fire retardant in offices & homes. • Central monitoring stations which can be connected to the fire protection systems of smart buildings so that response to fire incidents is much faster. This will also ensure that the systems are always in working condition. • Use of environment friendly systems like water mist systems instead of sprinkler systems so there is conservation of water and size of water storage tanks can be reduced. Obstacles for enabling Protection systems

‘Smart

Building’

Fire

According to Mukesh Shah, “As compared to the industrial sector, the real estate sector in the country has not been as quality conscious as far as fire protection is concerned. Weak legislation and even weaker implementation (due to lack of resources in the Fire Service sector) has not encouraged quality and reliability in fire protection equipment/ systems. Building developers, occupants and owners look at fire protection and life safety systems as dead investment. This attitude (and the value attached to human life) has to undergo a drastic change if we are to be a developed, ‘smart’ society and country.” According to Rakesh Chaturvedi the obstacles that arise for enabling the fire protection systems in a ‘Smart Building’ are: 1. High elevation and high wind speed 2. Safety compliance for work at height for execution of firefighting system. 3. Space constraints for laying of piping & cables for fire detection and alarms system. JULY 2018

4. Constraints for application of passive fire system on electrical cable and equipment after installation. 5. Firefighting systems are generally compromised for the sake of building interior and atheistic look

www.asindia.in

6. Integration & compatibility issue with BAMS system with fire detection and Alarms system & FFS due to different procurement package awarded to different vendor 7. Non Adoptability to latest fire detection cum suppression system due to fear of legal compliance and not updated fire safety standards.

Smart Buildings have the mandatory firefighting systems like pumps, hydrants, sprinklers along with smoke detectors, modules, panel which through technology are integrated not only to each other but to other services like HVAC, Electrical, Security etc. Jitu Mahnot Business Head Startech Engineers

According to Jitu Mahnot, “The major obstacle is the “mind set” of builders and occupants who give a very low priority to fire protection systems. Another obstacle is the interpretation of the regulations, which gives the minimum requirements but for a building to be called “Smartly protected” there has to be a consideration of the hazards like electrical panels, evacuation route etc.” According to Shailesh Jagtap, “During the design and construction of building structure, architects and safety experts need to make sure that they design sound safety features and not just add convenience and luxury facilities. A smart building would have the smoke alarms, fire alarm control panels, security equipment and intrusion detection systems, lighting controls, lawn sprinkler systems and other appliances but there are some obstacles for the smooth operation of the fire protection systems which are: • Financially ignorance of occupants. • No time to time upgrade of the system. • No government vigilance for strict implementation of the same. • No professional or technical sound staff appointment to handle the system. • No implementation of NBC & Fire Act.”

Fire safety is a major concern for all the smart building developers. Without human intervention, smart buildings will need to take care that neither flames nor smoke can spread Shailesh Jagtap Firefighter Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council Fire Service

Vertical Market

Fire Protection for the Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) of Airports By: Sunil Kumar V M, Senior Manager ARFF, Bangalore International Airport Limited

Changing the shape of Passenger Terminal Building to Shopping Malls at Modern Airports in India!

JULY 2018

www.asindia.in

irport shopping is high-frequency retail, providing a growing volume of customers and a captive audience with known retail demographics. An increasing number of airline passengers and growing air traffic promise further growth. For the transit passenger, shopping at the airport is attractive as a pastime. He has the time to look for luxury bargains or gifts. The modern airport makes the passenger pass by as many shops as possible. The dynamic architecture and the spacious halls are designed to work as shopping malls: a roofed mall, airy, and flooded with light.

Possible Emergency Scenarios: (a) Building Fire (b) Natural Calamities (c) Bomb Threats/Explosion (d) Terrorist/Armed Attack (e) Wild Life attack within the buildings Fire Protection for life safety provided in Passenger Terminal Buildings comes under Group D- Assembly buildings (Subdivision D3) under the National Building Code of India 2016 (May also be classified under high rise buildings, if it falls under that). Here the challenges faced are for evacuating the building during a crisis, whether full or partial evacuation. Challenges Faced: (a) Protocol for Domestic and International Passengers (b) Multiple Occupancies (c) Multiple Stake Holders (d) Restrictions imposed by Regulatory Authorities How it Works: For a systematic, safe but faster evacuation; considering all regulatory norms and business continuity; the building has been broadly categorised into 3 Zones, namely: (a) Sterile Zone: Zones where departing passengers have completed all formalities and arriving passengers have not yet completed formalities. These passengers are escorted to Apron Side during evacuation (b) Non Sterile Zone: Zones where visitors and passengers assemble other than sterile zone. These occupants are guided to the front side of PTB. (c) Immune Zone: Zone spread across the building as it consists of staff employed. They are self-guided/non-guided and are expected to be trained in emergency procedures. Conclusion: Considering the shape of the Passenger Terminal Building to different forms and the challenges faced during crisis, a separate classification of building may be included in the National Building Code, part 4, Fire and Life Safety; considering all the features of airport operations and protocols, for safe and expeditious handling of emergencies.

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

UL Listed FIRE RATED DOOR and HARDWARE

JULY 2018

www.asindia.in

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Firephant Extinguishers from Gunnebo India Features -- -- -- -- --

Cutting edge fire extinguisher Handy and User friendly operation Ultra-chic design (Reddot design best of the best award winner, 2012) Highest extinguishing performance in its class (Fire Rating : 1 Kg – 1A 34B, 2 Kg – 2A 55B) Red colour model – ISI marked.

GILPRO instaproteKt (Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression system) from Gunnebo India Features -- -- -- -- --

PLC based Control Panel to monitor and protect kitchen hoods 24/7 Advanced Thermal Sensors – monitor/analyse temperature with pre-alarm Manual and Electrical Actuation – Zone wise or Complete System Flexible and easy maintenance SS304L piping with complete ferrule fittings Most compact in its range and requires minimum space

JULY 2018