Looking at the fire incidents reported below, losses reported to people, assets and operations are huge.
India’s industrial hotspots are on fire, with over 800 factory fires in Delhi and 600 in Telangana in just two years, mostly due to negligence and lack of safety audits.
Asia-Pacific is equally exposed, a nickel smelter fire in Indonesia killed 13 workers in 2023. A Taiwanese factory explosion left multiple dead and missing.
Even mature markets aren’t immune, the U.S. reported 1,500+ warehouse fires annually (NFPA), leading to billions in losses.
These aren’t isolated incidents, they are warnings. Whether due to outdated infrastructure, human error, or lack of fire audits, the cost of inaction is far greater than the cost of prevention.
A professionally conducted Fire Safety Audit is the first line of defence.
A Fire Safety Audit is an assessment of an organisation’s preparedness to prevent, detect and respond to fire hazards. It is benchmarked against national regulations and international best practices.
MitKat’s Fire Safety Audit Services offers an end-to-end, expert-led audit that focuses on not just identifying fire risks but resolving them. Our audits are conducted by experienced fire safety professionals, defence veterans, and certified risk assessors.
Fire Safety Audit Service offered by MitKat:
- Facility-Wide Fire Risk Assessment
Identification of ignition sources, fuel load mapping, flammable materials, and building vulnerability. - Compliance & Gap Analysis
Benchmarking against legal and regulatory norms including NBC 2016, Factory Act, Petroleum Rules, and state-specific fire services guidelines. - Audit of Fire Protection Systems
Evaluation of fire alarms, smoke detectors, gas suppression systems, fire hydrants, sprinklers, extinguishers, and passive protection (fire doors, exit signage). - Evacuation and Emergency Preparedness Review
Review of evacuation routes, fire exits, mock drill execution, staff awareness, control room functions, and availability of trained fire wardens or marshals. - Electrical Fire Hazard Assessment
Inspection of electrical panels, distribution systems, overload risk, and optional infrared thermographic scanning for hotspots. - People & Process Audits
Verification of fire safety SOPs, training schedules, emergency communication protocols, and documentation standards. - Reporting with Risk Ratings & Mitigation Plan
A detailed, visual report outlining high, medium, and low-risk areas, statutory non-compliances, and a corrective action plan with timelines.
Why Choose MitKat?
- A multidisciplinary team comprising experienced fire safety professionals, defence veterans, and certified risk assessors.
- Client-centric, standards-driven methodology
- Integration of fire risk into business continuity planning
- Proven experience across sectors across manufacturing, logistics, BFSI, pharma, data centres, critical infrastructure, and more
Fire safety audit is not a reactive function, it’s a strategic investment. A robust Fire Safety Audit safeguards your people, your infrastructure, and your reputation.
To know more about our services, please get in touch with us today!
Disclaimer: This article has reference to expert opinions and open sources including the Times of India, Reuters, and NFPA.