Recent high-profile warehouse fires in industrial hubs like Bhiwandi and Manesar have highlighted a critical gap in fire safety: adherence to the National Building Code (NBC) Part 4. While most facilities have 'equipment', few have 'systems'.
Understanding NBC Classifications
Warehouses are often misclassified during initial setup. A building designed for 'Moderate Hazard' storage cannot safely house 'High Hazard' materials like chemicals or plastics without upgrading its fire suppression infrastructure.
The Role of Automatic Sprinklers
In large-scale storage facilities, reliance on manual fire fighting is a recipe for disaster. Automatic sprinklers are the first line of defense, but they must be regularly tested and the water storage tanks must be maintained at 100% capacity at all times.