Fire & Life Safety Audit Services

As an accredited inspection body, LGSAPL provides comprehensive Fire and Life Safety Audits for verification of compliance with applicable codes and standards. Our audits are conducted as independent third-party inspections, providing factual findings and compliance status.

Process We Follow

  1. Application: Client submits building details.
  2. Contract Review: We determine scope and man-days required.
  3. Planning: Audit plan shared with the client.
  4. Execution: On-site rigorous inspection.
  5. Reporting: Detailed observations and non-conformities (NCs).
  6. Closure: Verification of corrective actions.
  7. Certification/Report: Final issuance of Accredited Report.

Fire & Life Safety Audit Scope

Accredited under NABCB (IAF Scope 28)

We conduct comprehensive Third-Party Fire & Life Safety Audits for all building categories as defined in the National Building Code (NBC) 2016, Part IV.

Who Is This For?

  • Residential: High-rise apartments, townships.
  • Commercial: IT Parks, Malls, Office Complexes.
  • Industrial: Factories, Warehouses (IAF Scope 28).
  • Assembly: Hotels, Schools, and Public Venues.

What We Inspect

During our Fire and Life Safety Audits, we conduct thorough inspection of:

  • Physical Systems: All fire protection and life safety installations including their placement, condition, functionality, and maintenance status.
  • Documentation: Licenses, certificates, test reports, maintenance records, training records, and emergency procedures.
  • Procedures: Emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, fire drill implementation, and training programs.
  • Compliance: Verification against NBC Part IV, state regulations, and other applicable standards.

Audit Types We Conduct

1. The IFE-AHPI Fire Audit Scheme

LGSAPL is proud to be a pioneer agency for the Institution of Fire Engineers (India) and Association of Healthcare Providers (India) collaborative scheme. This is a specialized audit designed specifically for the unique risks of hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Why Special Audits for Hospitals? Hospitals house immobile patients and hazardous equipment (oxygen, radiation). A standard audit is not enough. The IFE-AHPI scheme requires specialized competency.

Our Process (Two-Stage Inspection):

  • Stage 1 (Document Review): Off-site review of legal registers, drawings, AMC records, and previous NOCs.
  • Stage 2 (On-Site Inspection): Physical verification of fire assets, electrical safety, and staff preparedness.

Outcome: Successful facilities receive the Certificate of Compliance under the IFE-AHPI scheme — a gold standard for patient safety and NABH compliance support.

2. NBC Part IV Compliance Audits

Verification of compliance with National Building Code Part IV covering all fire and life safety provisions for various occupancy types.

3. Statutory Compliance Audits

  • State Fire Department regulations
  • Local fire safety requirements
  • Factory Act fire safety provisions
  • Insurance compliance verification

4. Occupancy-Based Audits

Audits conducted as per specific requirements of:

  • Residential complexes (Group A)
  • Educational institutions (Group B)
  • Healthcare facilities (Group C)
  • Assembly buildings (Group D)
  • Business buildings (Group E)
  • Mercantile occupancies (Group F)
  • Industrial facilities (Group G)
  • Storage facilities (Group H)
  • Hazardous occupancies (Group J)

Audit Occasions

Pre-Occupancy Audits

Fire and Life Safety verification before occupancy certificate issuance.

Periodic Audits

  • Annual fire safety audits
  • Half-yearly audits (high-hazard occupancies)
  • Insurance renewal audits

Special Purpose Audits

  • Post-incident verification
  • Change of occupancy audits
  • Due diligence audits
  • Handover audits

Audit Deliverables

Comprehensive Audit Report Including:

  • Executive summary
  • Audit scope and methodology
  • Applicable codes and standards
  • Detailed observations with photographic evidence
  • Compliance status against each requirement
  • Non-conformity findings
  • Test witnessing results
  • Document verification status

Supporting Documents:

  • Completed audit checklists
  • Photographic evidence
  • Test result records
  • Compliance matrix
  • Audit certificate (where applicable)

Is Your Hospital Fire Safe?

Don't wait for a fire incident to assess your preparedness. Schedule a third-party fire safety audit from LGS Assurance.

Our Approach

We are Type-A Inspection Body accreditated by NABCB and IFE scheme owner for fire and life safety audits IFE-AHPI. Our comprehensive audits follow a clear and thorough process:

  • Self-Assessment: Start by identifying potential fire safety gaps through a self-assessment. We'll review it to gain an initial understanding of your organization (Stage 1 as per IFE scheme).
  • Physical Audit: Our competent auditors conduct a comprehensive on-site inspection to evaluate your hospital's buildings fire and life safety measures (Stage 2 as per IFE scheme).
  • Non-Conformance Verification: We work with you to verify any identified non-conformities within 15 days of the audit report.
  • Third-Party Fire Audit Certification: Upon successful completion, you'll receive a detailed report and, a certificate based on the chosen scheme requirements.

Professional Charges:

Our fees encompass both on-site audits and virtual verification of corrective actions taken after the audit, per building or establishment. For specific pricing or audit details, contact us at client.coordinator@lgsapl.com or reach out to CAHO.

Compliance Disclaimer:

Conducting periodical audits enable organisation on making the preparedness mor robust but it doesn't replace your hospital's obligation to fulfil all statutory and other requirements related to fire and life safety defined by state regulatory bodies, National Building Code, National Disaster Management Agency from time to time to ensure patient safety.

Take Action Today!

Prioritize fire safety in your hospital. Fill out our registration form to schedule a third-party fire audit and create a safer environment for everyone.

Call to Action:

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