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Importance of Travel Distance in Fire Safety

To help the reader understand the concept of “travel distance” from the fire safety point of view and explain how to measure the same. As per National Building Code 2016 (Part IV, Clause 2.59) Travel Distance is defined as “The distance to be traveled from any point in a building to a protected exit or Read More

Kamala Mills Fire Decoded

A fire broke out in Mumbai’s Times Tower, a multi-storey commercial building in Lower Parel’s Kamala Mills compound, today morning (06.09.24). The blaze, classified as a major (Level 2) fire, started in an electrical duct between the 3rd and 7th floors and took over two hours to control. Despite the intensity, there were no reported Read More

Smoke Detector

Top 5 Features to Look for in a Smoke Detector

Smoke detectors are crucial for protecting your home and loved ones from the dangers of fire. These devices detect smoke early, allowing you to respond quickly and prevent a small fire from turning into a disaster. When choosing a smoke detector, it’s important to consider several key features to ensure you get the best protection. Read More

Kuwait, Dombivali & Thane Fire Tragedy Decoded

The Kuwait Labour Camp Tragedy: It is a classic example of a failed PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION system in the building. If the passive fire protection systems were installed and maintained correctly, the smoke and heat from the fire on the ground floor would NOT have travelled upwards and affected the sleeping workers in the building.Further, Read More

Maintaining Clear Lift Lobbies and Staircases: Vital Fire Safety Measures in High-Rise Buildings as per the National Building Code of India 2016

In the realm of fire safety within high-rise buildings, the significance of maintaining unobstructed lift lobbies and staircases cannot be overstated. The National Building Code of India (NBC) 2016, a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at ensuring the safety and sustainability of structures, emphasizes the criticality of this aspect. The potential risks and dire consequences Read More

Effectiveness of On-line Magnetic Filteration System on Vapor Absorption Machines : A Case Study of Sanatan Textiles, Silvassa

Introduction Sanatan Textiles, based in Silvassa, commissioned their chiller model SS80ACUCH /01 in February 2012. The chiller performed trouble-free for 5 years till 2017. It faced a significant challenge in 2017 when an external practical issue caused the evaporator tube to fail, resulting in the loss of 500 kgs of lithium bromide. After replenishing the Read More

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