Fire Safety & Prevention at your Apartment Complex

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FIRE SAFETY AT YOUR APARTMENT COMPLEX
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Fire Safety Basics

• Broadly there are 2 methods adopted in the
  industry to prevent, control and extinguish Fire.
• They are
• Active Systems
• Passive Systems
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Active Systems

• 1. Fire Detection System
• Fire generates smoke, heat and flame which are
  detected by Sensors or Detectors.
• 2. Fire Fighting Systems
• They use a variety of media to extinguish the
  fire which is determined by the type and nature
  of combustible material .

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Things to keep in Mind

• Make sure all fire systems are installed in the
  Apartment Complex
• Maintain central repository to keep track of the
  Fire equipment AMC documents
• ADDA Asset Tracker can help in this regard
• Conduct Joint inspections with society members,
  apartment manager and association members
• Be aware of the guidelines of National Building
  Code for Fire Drills and evacuation procedures.

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Precautions

1. Get your property and valuables insured
2. Be aware of emergency contacts around your
   apartment complex.
3. Add all your family members to ADDA.
4. This will ensure they receive important
   notifications sent during any emergencies
5. Install and Maintain Proper Fire Detection
   Systems in your Apartment Complex
6. Make sure that a clear Building Evacuation Plan
   is in place and the residents are aware of it
7. Maintain Fire Fighting devices in each floor and
   lobby
8. Have regular Fire Safety Sessions and Fire Drills

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Fire Related Emergency

• Dos
• Urgently call Fire Department and Ambulance
• Alert all your family members
• Do not use lift
• Evacuate through the nearest exit
• Stay low to the ground esp. your head to reduce
  inhalation exposure

• Don'ts
• Dont panic or run
• Do not use the fire extinguisher if you are not
  sure what caused the fire.

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