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AND
INFORMATION
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DELHI FIRE SERVICE

Head quarters, Connaught Lane,
New Delhi-110001
Emergency Action Plan

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
101
Fire Control Room:
DELHI FIRE SERVICE

Head quarters, Connaught Lane:
23412222
23412223
23412224
23412226
23414464
Director
Office
Residence
R.C. Sharma
23414000
23413134
Fax
23412593
23414262
(M)
9868040509
Chief Fire Officers

23414333
A.K. Sharma
(M)
9810264747
23414250
Dr. G.C. Misra

(M)
23417557
23414869
9868022790
Dy. Chief Fire Officers

26189168
Santokh Singh
(M)
26101345
Describes actions that must be taken to ensure employee safety in

emergencies
Includes floor plans or maps which show emergency escape routes
Tells employees what actions to take in emergency situations
Covers reasonably expected emergencies, such as fires, explosions, toxic
chemical releases, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and floods
You should know that

About 600 litres of water flow through a nozzle in a minute.
A water tender carries 4500 litres of water only.
If two nozzles are used to throw water on to the fire. It takes only
4 minutes to empty a water tender.
Hydraulic Platform/turn table ladders can reach to a height of

60m/ 45m under most favorable operating conditions.
No objection certificate from Delhi Fire Service is not a guarantee

against the out break of fire.
Availability of fire fighting equipment in the premise do not

prevent out break of fire . They help in minimizing the losses due
to fire if maintained and operated immediately, effectively and
efficiently.
Non-informing fire service about the fire incident is a cognizable

offence.
9811053440
Install Smoke Alarm - - - Assure Life Safety
Practice Emergency Evacuation at least two times in a year.
CITIZEN'S CHARTER
AND
INFORMATION
DELHI FIRE SERVICE

Head quarters, Connaught Lane,
New Delhi-110001
CONTENTS
PAGE
No. DFS/98
About Delhi Fire service....................................................1

Reaching Delhi Fire Service on Telephones................................6
Fire fighting services are provided free...............................8
Fire safety during public/private functions........................8
Issue of fire reports....................................9
Delhi Fire Services band contingent........................................9
Issue of fire safety guidelines-fire prevention wing.........................10
Issue of No Objection Certificate....................................11
Training to general public...................................11
Expansion of Delhi Fire Service..................................12
Public co-operation.....................................13
1998 BY DELHI FIRE SERVICE

Give way to the fire engines........................................13

Avoid fire incident.......................................14
Fire Precautions in High Rise Buildings................................14
Fire Precautions in Residential Area..................................16
Fire Safety Precautions against Electricity............................17
Instructions for Fire Safety in respect of Temporary
Structures/Pandals..................................18
Fire Precautions in Industries.................................20
Basic Fire Precautions in Rural Areas................................20
Basic Fire Precaution for use of LPG at Home ......................................20
Fire Precautions for Children.................................22
Fire Safety Recommendations for Restaurants ..................................24
Compiled by: Rajesh Panwar Divisional Officer

Printed by Bharat Art Graphics, New Delhi
E-mail: bharatartgraphics@gmail.com
Fire Safety Guidelines for School Buildings .......................................26

Installation of Gates for Security purpose in colonies ..........................31
Guidelines for Farm Houses ....................................................................34
RANKS OF DELHI FIRE SERVICE
ABOUT DELHI FIRE SERVICE
D.F.S.
D.F.S.
The Delhi Fire Service came into existence in the year 1942 after
amalgamation of 2 fire stations which were separately functioning
Director
Chief Fire Officer
under the control of Delhi Municipal Committee and New Delhi

Municipal Committee . After the World War-II, the establishment of
Delhi Fire Service was approved as a provincial force. At that time,
D.F.S.
D.F.S.
Delhi Fire Service had in all 4 fire stations with 14 appliances and total
staff numbering to 186 only.
After the partition of the country in August 1947 and subsequent
Deputy Chief Fire Officer
Divisional Fire Officer
disturbance, the inadequacy of fire service came to light and certain

steps were initiated to improve the fire service . The fire station at
. .
D.FS
D.F.S.
Connaught Circus was built on modern lines in the year 1952. The radio
communication was first time introduced in Delhi Fire Service in 1954.
There was no planned expansion carried out at any stage and some
Asstt. Divisional Officer
Station Officer
adhoc measures were taken to reinforce the fire service time to time
whenever any big fire incidents occurred. In the year 1970, Delhi Fire
D.F.S.
.
D.FS.
Service had 14 fire stations including Training Center and

Headquarters. The total number of fire stations as on date has come to
51 with 2760 fire service personnel working round the clock. 16 fire
Sub officer
S.O. Band/S. O. Driver
Leading Fire Man
D.F.S.
Fireman / Fire Operator/
Fireman Driver
Fire fighting is one of the most essential services of an organized society.
stations are in various stages of construction.

The administrative control of Delhi Fire Service, which was previously
with Municipal Corporation of Delhi, rests with the Govt. of National
Capital
Territory of Delhi since 10th Nov. 1994. The fire service
continues to make sincere Endeavour by responding to 15000 fire/

rescue calls per annum on an average to serve the people of the National
Capital Territory of Delhi with the sole motto WE SERVE TO SAVE
A Small Care - - - Cause Fire Rare
Jurisdiction
[2]
The total area of National Capital Territory of Delhi measuring about
1484 sq.km. is given fire safety coverage by the Delhi Fire Service. The
fire units are sent to tackle the incidents irrespective of the fact that the
area is under the control of any authorities like MCD, DDA, NDMC and
Cantonment Board etc..
The Delhi Fire Service is divided into 5 divisions and 9 sub-divisions for
attaining operational efficiency. Each division is headed by a Dy. Chief

Fire Officer assisted by Divisional Officer and Asstt. Divisional Officer.
A Fire Station, depending upon number of units, is headed by a Station
Officer or a Sub Officer who is incharge of the fire station .The details
concerning number of fire stations, area officers and telephone
numbers are as under:
Fire Catches, So Don't Play With Matches.
Fires that are small, soon will be tall!
Administrative setup for day to day functioning:
Receiving of calls
The Delhi Fire
S e r v i c e Wo r k s o n a
Centralized Mobilizing
Scheme. All the
emergency calls made on
telephone No. 101 are
received by 10 telephones
having parallel lines
provided in the control
room at Head Quarters
which is manned round
the clock. As soon as the
call is received, the same is
transmitted to the nearest
fire station from the place of incident and pre-determined numbers of
units are dispatched immediately . The wireless communication is
available in all the fire stations. As well as on mobile units which helps in
quick transmission of messages to the fire station concerned. The facility
of dialing 101 can be used from PCO also with out putting the coin. In
case the fire becomes big, the message is sent on wireless by the officer
incharge from the fire scene to the control room and additional units are
responded from other fire stations in the vicinity. The public is, therefore,
advice to dial 101 immediately as soon as any fire is noticed by them. The
quick message to the fire service can help quick turnout & minimize
losses due to fire.
The fire call some times are made by public to the police control room on
telephone No. 100. There is a provision of hotline communication
between the control room of Delhi Fire Service and Delhi Police. These
messages are also sent and received quickly without much loss of time.
Cooking food's hot, so don't touch the pot!
Crawl down low, when it's time to go!
INFORMATION ABOUT FIRE/RESCUE EMERGENCY

While making emergency call on 101, maintain calm and feed the
following information's correctly:
Caller's Name
Telephone No.
Address in Full
Nearest land mark
Nature of emergency.
CORRECT INFORMATION HELPS TO SERVE YOU BETTER

Reaching Delhi Fire Service on Telephone
The Delhi Fire Service can be reached on telephone no. 101 for
communicating the fire/emergency messages. However, it is advisable
that you should also know the other telephone numbers of the nearest
fire station to your place & if fire/emergency calls are communicated
directly to the nearest fire station it would help saving the minute or so
in dispatching fire fighting appliances.
You may also reach us through PCR Vans. Stationed in your locality by
informing them about the incident.
You should note down the telephone no. of the nearest fire station. So
that a fire call can be transmitted to the nearest fire station directly. This
will avoid a few minutes delay which is likely to take place if we came to
the control room.
The citizen may also inform the PCR Vans which are normally deputed
within different parts of the city. The PCR will help in transmitting the
emergency call to the Delhi Fire Service to police control room. The
telephone numbers of the fire stations as given as under:SOUTH
1.
Bhikaji Cama Place
26173583
2.
3.
4.
Chankya Puri
Mathura Road
Nehru Place
26112226
26341301
26445230
Get out quick, before the smoke gets thick!
5. Okhla
6. Okhla phase-I
7. Safdar Jung
8. Sarita Vihar
NORTH WEST
1. Bawana
2. Bhorgarh
3. DSIDC Bawana
4. Fire Safety
Management Academy
5
Jawala Heri
6. Jawala Puri
7. Kehsav Puram
8
Moti Nagar
9. Mongol Puri
10. Narela
11. Pashcim Vihar
12. Rohini Sec-15
13. Rohini Sec-5
14. Tikari Kalan
15. Training Center
16. Wazir Pur
WEST
1. Dwarka
2. Hari Nagar
3. Janak Puri
4. Kirti Nagar
5. Nariana
6. Najafgarh
7. Parsad Nagar
8. Shankar Road
EAST
1. Darya Ganj
2. Gokulpur
26847511
26371344
24611111
29945066
27752222
27784996
27761904
27562535
25277201
25286717
27189090
25101151
27015280
27785311
25262095
27854357
27042777
25104544
27372621
28082565
25141433
25522000
25934846
25798798
28012214
25751999
28742222
23268219
22815612
When in doubt, there's two ways out!
3. Geeta Colony
22513330
4. Laxmi Nagar
22417747
5. Mandawali
22721190
6. Pai Walan
23244101
7. Shastri Park
22853933
8. Shahdara
22323322
9. Tahir Pur
22594700
CENTRAL
1. Connaught Circus
23414444
2. Headquarter Fire Station
23412222/ Extn.: 320
3. Jhansi Rani Road
23672229
4. Jahangir Puri
27636006
5. Rakab Ganj
23719479
6. Rashtra Pati Bhawan
23015321/4325
7. Roop Nagar
23842505
8. S.P.M Marg
23975553
9. Teliwara
23612755
10. Delhi Secretariate
Fire fighting services are provided
free
The Delhi Fire Service does not
levy any charges for the fire fighting
and rescue services provided to the
community within the
National
Capital Territory of Delhi. The deptt.,
however, recovers service charges if
the fire engines are required to be sent
outside the limits of NCT of Delhi in
the neighbouring states or in case if a
fire engine is hired for public or
private functions. It is, therefore, for
the information of general public that
no fees/charges are required to be
paid by anyone for the services
rendered by the fire service.
The public should ensure that the auditoriums/stadiums, which they

are booking for various functions are having valid No objection
certificate from fire deptt. Therefore, such functions be held in those
premise only, which are having clearance from fire service.
Issue of fire reports
The public sometimes needs a copy of the fire report from Delhi
Fire Service after the incident. The fire report is now download free of
cost from the website of Delhi Fire Service, The address of website is:
www.dfs.delhigovt.nic.in. In case of any difficulty you may contact
anyone of the following officers :
1.
Divisional Officer ( Fire Prevention), Tel. No. : 23413991
2.
Chief Fire Officer-II, Tel. No.: 23414250
3.
Chief Fire Officer-I, Tel. No.: 23414333
4.
Director, Tel. No. : 23414000
Delhi Fire Service band contingent
Delhi fire Service has a Bagpipe Band Contingent, which is also
sent for public as well as on Private functions subject to there availability
on duty, against the prescribed charges. The present rate for one hour
playing of band is Rs. 4500/-, 2 hours Rs. 6800/- ( Under Revision) The
band contingent does not move with the procession and plays by sitting
or standing in a group. The band booking can be made by the general
public with Divisional Officer at Training centre, Moti Nagar by filling
in prescribed application form. The availability information can be had
on telephone number: 25459251 & 25104544
Fire Fighting Services are provided free
Fire safety during public/private functions

Frequent requests are received by Delhi Fire Service for
providing fire safety cover in the public/private functions .The fire
engines are provided, subject to availability, on payment of prescribed
charges which at present is Rs 9500/-per day or part there of. These
charges are enhanced on 1st April every year by Rs. 10% as per the
present policy.
Gather your clan, make a fire plan.
Ensure fire safety, save life save property.
Fire Service Week

Fire Service Week is
observed through out
the country from 14th
April-20th April, to
commemorate the
memory and pay
homage to those
gallant & brave
officers &men of
different fire service in
Chief Fire Officer with Honble Chief Minister
Smt. Sheila Dikshit during Fire Service Week
the country who have
laid down their lives while discharging there duties during the fire
fighting & rescue operations.
Delhi Fire Service
Benevolent Fund
The Govt. of India has
allowed Fire Services to
raise funds by way of
pining fire service flags.
The donations so
The fire prevention wing is headed by a Chief Fire Officer and assisted
by Deputy Chief Fire Officer & Divisional Officer, Assistant Divisional
Officer & Station Officers.
Issue of No Objection Certificate
Once the guidelines have been issued by the fire department, the
application for obtaining no objection certificate may be submitted to
the Director by the builder/owner of the premises.
The owners/builders are further advised to ensure the
compliance of all the fire safety guidelines before they approach the
Director for No Objection Certificate. No inspection fee is levied by the
fire service for such inspections or issue of NOC's. In case of any
difficulty the matter should be reported to the Director or the Chief Fire
officer. The Chief Fire Officer or Dy. Chief Fire Officer may also be
contacted in case there is a delay in carrying out the inspection or issue
of fire safety guidelines, or issue of NOC after the inspection has been
carried out etc.
The Department does not levy any charge for this job for the time being.
Training to general public.
The fire service provide training facility at the Training Centre or
at the nearest fire station to the employees of the public sector/ private
sector undertakings. The training fees is levied for long duration courses
but the same is free for the short duration courses.
received are deposited

in the Delhi Fire
Services Benevolent
Flag Pinning on the Fire Service Day

with Honorable Chief Minister Smt. Sheila Dikshit
Fund. The Funds are

utilized for the welfare of fire service personnel in the event of
prolonged illness, Disability, death and distress etc. Bereaved Families
are being given financial assistance from the Fund for their children
education as well as for their rehabilitation
Issue of Fire Safety Guidelines- Fire Prevention Wing
The Delhi Fire Service issues fire safety guidelines to the various
agencies for which the cases are to be referred to Director, D e l h i F i r e
Service through the building authorities concerned or licensing
10
Never hide, stay outside!
If you are on fire, Stop, drop, and roll quickly.
11
The officer incharge of the Fire Safety Management Academy, Rohini/

Dy. Chief Fire Officer Sh. Santokh Singh may be contacted on telephone
no.: 26189168 , 9811053440 for further inquires. A written request,
however, will have to be made by the individual organization for further
action by the Delhi Fire Service all such request should be addressed to
the Director, Delhi Fire Service, Headquarter, Connaught Lane, New
Delhi-110001.
Expansion of Delhi Fire Service
A high power committee was set up in the year 1976 to look into
the need of upgrading the Delhi Fire Service with respect to growth of
Delhi and response time in different parts of the capital city. 3-5 minutes
response time was considered adequate for the urban areas and 7-10
minutes for rural areas as per international standards. The committee
was of the opinion that a total of 66 fire stations were required to be set
up at that time to meet these parameters. The Municipal Corporation of
Delhi took a decision under long-term & short-term plans to take up the
constructions of fire stations in a manner so that 66 fire stations are
provided. Under this plan, 16 fire stations are in various stages of
construction. The constructions of more fire stations from this year will
be taken up by PWD.
Sports Activity
The different sports activities are held for the welfare of officers &
employees of Delhi Fire Service
Delhi Fire Service Cricket Team
Public Co-operation
The public co-operation is valuable in mitigating the losses due
to fire. Any lack in co-operation or delay in communicating the fire /
emergency message would mean an increase in the size of fire and thus
the losses. It is, therefore, imperative that each fire incident, however
small, be quickly reported to Delhi Fire Service.
The public present in the vicinity can also initiate action to douse
the fire by throwing water or dry sand to the burning objects or breaking
the continuity of burning materials in case of juggi fires or fires in rural
area. This action may help in extinguishing most of the fires and also
keeping the fire under control till the arrival of fire service. The fire
engines travel on the same roads which some times are overflowing
with the traffic which adds to delay in the arrival to the fire scene.
Give way to the fire
engines.
The public is adviced to
come to the left of the road
as and when they hear fire
bell of siren of the fire engine.
Chief Minister Smt. Sheila Dikshit at the inauguration of

New Fire Station
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Learn not to burn.
Fire is a good servant but a bad master.
13
FU
EL
ER
IZ
ID
OX
Avoid fire incident.

For a fire to occur
FIRE TRIANGLE
all three Components
A fire is started
represented by three
whenever a heat source
sides of triangle
must be present
ENERGY
comes in contact with
THEFIRE TRIANGLE IDENTIFIES THE THREE
combustible materials. It COMPONENTS OF ANY FIRE:
is therefore necessary - Fuel paper, wood, flammable gas, energized electrical
that good house keeping equipment, etc.
- Energy (heat), sufficient to support combustion.
should be observed in Often referred to as the ignition source.
our houses, factories, - Oxidizer (AIR)
IF ANY ONE OF THESE IS MISSING, A FIRE
business & office etc.. If CANNOT CONTINUE
the things which can
produce heat and the
combustible material are not allowed to come together, fire incidents
can be avoided. It has been established that over 60% fire incident are
caused by electricity. It is , therefore, necessary that adequate
precautions should be taken in this regard. The provision of miniature
circuit breaker, earth leakage circuit breaker, prevention of loose
connections & temporary wiring will help in reducing the probability of
an out break of fire.
Fire Precautions in High Rise Buildings
The threat of fire in High Rise Buildings is constant and if adequate
precautionary measures are not taken, the consequences can be grave .
Therefore, observe the following 12 minimum fire safety standards as
per Delhi Fire Prevention & Fire Safety Rules 1987 .
Requirement
1. Means of access
2. Underground/overhead water static tanks
3. Automatic sprinkler system
4. First-Aid Hose Reels
5. Fire Extinguisher of ISI Certification Mark
6. Compartmentation
7. Automatic Fire Detection & Alarm System/MOEFA
8. Public Address System
9. Illuminated Exit way marking Signs
10. Alternate source of Electric Supply
11. Fire Lift with Fireman's switch
12. Wet Riser Down Comer system
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Whatever burns never returns.
Do's
Good House Keeping must be
ensured .
Always use ashtrays while smoking
KEEP FIRE/SMOKE
and deposit smoked butts in them
CHECK DOORS CLOSED
after extinguishing .
All receptacles for waste should be
emptied at regular intervals.
Faulty electrical appliances should be
repaired / replaced immediately.
Switches and fuses should conform
to correct rating of circuit.
Welding/cutting jobs should be
carried out under strict supervision .
Keep smoke / Fire Check doors
closed.
Keep means of escape clear of
obstructions .
Impart elementary fire fighting training to occupants .
DOOR
CLOSER
Fire Rescue drills

should be carried out at
regular intervals .
Don'ts
Don't dispose off
lighted cigarette ends
carelessly.
Don't paint fire
detector/ sprinkler
heads.
Think of fire before it starts.
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Fire Precautions in Residential area

To make your home fire safe, observe the following safety tips:
Do's
Keep your house neat and clean.
Keep matches, lighters and crackers away from children.
Handle crackers with care.
Use metal ashtrays while smoking to dispose off matches, used
cigarettes and bidis.
Papers, cloths and flammable liquids should be kept away
from heaters/stoves/open choolahs.
Keep the escape routes/ staircase free of any obstructions.
Use only one
electrical appliance
in one socket.
Keep LPG stoves
on raised platform
Never on the floor.
Tu r n o f f t h e
cylinder valve and
burned knob of the
gas stove after cooking.
Keep a bucket of water handy while using fireworks.
In case of Burn Injuries Due to Fire,
Pour Water Over Burn Till Pain
Subsides.
Don'ts
Don't meddle with electrical
fixtures like plugs, wires switches
and sockets.
Don't leave spray cans on or near
heaters or in direct sunlight-they
could explode.
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Never trust fire.
Don't throw matches, cigarette ends or pipe ash into waste paper
baskets.
Don't allow the children to play in the kitchen.
Never place oil lamps, agarbattis or candles on the floor or near
combustible material.
Don't wear loose, flowing clothes while cooking Specially avoid
synthetic clothing.
Don't keep crackers in your pocket or use fire works inside the
house.
Never light fireworks under confinement in a metal container.
Never light flowerpot (anar) while holding it.
Never reach for any article over a fire.
Don't refill a burning stove. And never leave open fire unattended
Fire Safety Precautions Against Electricity
About 60% fires are of electric origin on account of electric short circuit,
overheating, overloading, use of nonstandard appliance, illegal tapping
of electrical wiring, carelessness and ignorance etc. It can lead to serious
fire and fatal accidents, if proper instructions are not followed. Such
incidents can be minimized to a great extent if adequate fire precautions
are observed. Electrical fires spread rapidly especially in buildings and
cause loss of lives and property. It is, therefore, necessary to act fast.
Raise an alarm for help. Switch off power supply to de-energise the
equipMent. Use dry sand, CO2 , dry powder or Halon type fire
extinguishers.
Do's
Use I.S.I. certified appliances.
Use good quality fuses of correct rating, miniature circuit breakers
and earth leakage circuit breakers.
Use one socket for one appliance.
Switch off the electric supply of the fire affected areas .
For a long duration.
Fuses and switches should be mounted on metallic cubicles for
greater safety against fire.
Replace broken plugs and switches.
Keep the electrical wires away from hot and wet surfaces.
Switch off appliance after use and remove the plug from the socket.
Switch off the 'Main' switch when leaving home
Uncontrolled fire knows no frontiers.
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Kitchen must be segregated by providing separation walls of

noncombustible material (G.I. Sheets) from the remaining area of the
temporary structure.
Fire Precautions in Industries

Owing to the rapid growth of industries , complexities of fire risk have
increased enormously . Incidents of such fire risk have increased
enormously . Incidents of such fires not only result in huge loss of fire and
property but also cause dislocation of work, loss of production,
unemployment and so many other kinds of suffering. If adequate fire
prevention measures are taken the losses can be minimized.
Don'ts
Don't plug too many electrical appliances in one socket.
Don't use substandard fixtures, appliances.
Never have temporary or naked joints on wiring.
Don't lay wire under carpets, mats or doorways. They get crushed,
resulting in short circuiting.
Don't allow appliance cords to dangle.
Don't place bare wire ends in a sockets.
Instructions for Fire Safety in Respect of Temporary Structures/Pandals
The height of the ceiling of the pandal should not be less than 3metres.
No synthetic materials or synthetic ropes should be used in such
structures.
Margins of at least 3 metres should be kept on all side-away from any
preexisting walls or buildings.
No structure should be erected underneath any live electrical line.
Structure should be erected reasonably away from railway lines,
electric substations, furnaces or other hazardous places and a
minimum distance of 15 metres should be maintained.
Exits on all sides of the pandal shall be kept sufficiently wide
(minimum 1.5 metres).
First-aid fire extinguishers or water buckets must be installed at
strategic points inside and outside of the pandal.
There should be provision for stand by emergency light.
No combustible material like wood shavings, straw, flammable and
explosive chemicals and similar materials should be permitted to be
stored in the vicinity or inside the pandal.
No fireworks display with open flames of any kind should be
permitted close to the temporary structure/ pandal.
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Fire defence is a self defence.
Do's
Store flammable liquids, gases, solvents, chemicals in stable racks,
correctly labelled.
Keep chemicals in cool and dry place away from heat.
Where hazardous chemicals are used/stored, ensure adequate
ventilation and prohibit smoking.
Maintain good house keeping. Ensure cigarettes are extinguished
before disposal.
Use fuses and circuit breakers of correct capacity.
Before welding operation, all traces of flammable material must be
removed to a safe distance.
Welding/Hot works should be carried out under proper fire watch.
Keep all machinery clean and lubricate it to avoid friction and
overheating.
Regular fire drills should carried out.
Don'ts
Don'ts smoke
in prohibited
Secondary
areas.
Don't place
obstruction in
m e a n s o f
escape.
Don'ts use
damaged cord
and avoid
temporary
connection.
Don't plug too
many electrical appliances in one socket.
Fire the Friend, Fire the Foe.
EVACUATION
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Basic Fire Precautions in Rural Areas

Every year thousands of fires occur in villages and farms resulting in
heavy losses and depletion of the most valuable and vitally required
harvested crops meant for caving the teaming million from starvation.
In many cases, even lives are lost . Such incidents can be minimized if the
following fire precautions are observed.
Do's
Extinguish cigarette / bidi ends and match sticks before disposal.
Keep combustible materials such as fuel wood, oil paints, spirits etc.
in a separate room.
The dwellings and huts should be constructed as far as possible
with noncombustible materials .
Electric installations should be carried out by a qualified electrician .
Burning of waste material, grass land, rubbish, stubble etc. should
always be done away from the residence under proper supervision .
Provide spark arrestors on Tractor Exhaust pipe .
While building up hay stacks, ensure that: (i) A minimum distance
of 20 m from stack to stack or stack to residences is maintained (ii)
Heightof stack should not be more than 8 m . (iii) Limit one stack to a
maximum of 20 tonnees (iv) Keep water drums and few buckets near
hay stacks . (v) If possible , buildup the stacks near tube wells , ponds.
river or other water sources.
Don'ts
Don't be careless about disposal of cigarettes / bidi butts .
Naked lamps or Kitchen fires should never be allowed to burn while
retiring to bed.
Electric wiring should not pass over hay stacks.
Hay stacks should not be built up near the railway lines or roads.
Check Rubber tubes regularly for cracks,

if any. Change rubber tube at least once
in two years.
Strike the match first.....Then open the

burner knob of your stove
Always use cotton apron while cooking..

Do not Place cylinder inside a closed
compartment
Keep cylinder in upright position
Always Keep the gas stove on a platform

above the cylinder level
Basic Fire precautions for use of LPG at Home

TOLL FREE HELP LINE : 18002333555
Retain safety cap with nylon thread

attached to cylinder. Fix the cap on the
valve to stop leak, if any. Fix safety cap on
the valve, when cylinder is not connected
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Kill Fire before it kills you.
Self repair is unsafe. Call distributors

mechanic
Be alert avert fire.
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Fire Safety Awareness programe for schools.
Always Remember:
Fire is a Good Servant, But a Bad Master -Prevent fire
In the interest Of Your Own Safety
You must know the escape routes , how to operate fire alarm and how
to use first aid fire fighting equipments . Do not use lift as a means of
escape . Do not shout or run. This tends to cause panic .
Call the Fire Brigade
The services of the Fire Brigade are provided free of cost . Dial 101
irrespective of the size of the fire . You don not need a coin to communicate
on this number, even when you use the P.C.O.
Demonstration of HAZMAT VAN for school children during

fire safety awareness programe
Fire Precautions For Children

Children are our most valued possessions. They are also among the
most vulnerable to accidents and fire .
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Help the Fireman to Help You

Give way to fire engines to enable them to reach at the incident quickly .
Allow them to use your telephone to communicate with the fire
control room .
Don't park your cars / truck close to fire hydrants / under ground static
water tanks.
Guide firemen to water sources, ie. Tube wells, ponds, static tanks etc.
In case of fire.
The following safety hints shall be borne in mind.

Never leave children alone near an open fire , heater or in a kitchen .
Elder children may use fire or play with matches . The results can be
disastrous. Keep matches and cigarette lighters out of reach of
children.
If young children are playing in a room fitted with a combustion
heater or other heating appliance, ensure that the appliance is
screened so that children cannot crawl or put their hands on hot
elements or hot materials .
Ensure electrical plugs and sockets are covered so that
children cannot put wires , metal instruments , their fingers into
sockets.
If you hear the Fire Alarm
Leave the premises by the nearest available exit .
Close all doors and windows behind you.
Report to the person incharge at the assembly point.
Educating the General Public
Carelessness is the biggest cause of fire.
Fire loss is a national loss.
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FIRE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RESTAURANTS WITH

SITTING CAPACITY OF 50PERSONS & MORE IN BUILDING OF
HEIGHT LESS THAN 15METERS
The Government have decided that in case of all restaurants with
seating capacity of 50 persons and more in buildings of height less than
15 mts, it will be mandatory for the civic bodies (MCD/NDMC/Delhi
Cantonment Board) and Dy. Commissioner of Police/Licensing to refer
all cases of new applications for trade licenses and licenses for eating
houses to the Chief Fire Officer for NOC on fire safety in conformity
with the aforementioned fire safety prescriptions. It is only after the
Chief Fire Officer has given the requisite NOC, should the civic body
concerned, or Dy. Commissioner of Police/Licensing consider the
applications for issue of trade license or for eating house license,
whichever my be relevant.
However, there are a large number of already existing restaurants
in buildings of height 15 mts or below in the city in premises which may
not be able to cater to requirements like an underground water tank of
50000 lts capacity due to absence of space at the ground level, or a terrace
tank of 10000 lts capacity to feed sprinklers owing to the weight of such a
tank which my be beyond the load carrying capacity of the terrace, and
the structure of the building, and also in providing main and stand by
pumps of adequate capacity near underground water tank, due to
constraints of space. Also the National Building Code prescribed
requirements of exits within 6 mts of dead ends and also with traveling
distances of more than 13 mt, may not be feasible.
In such cases of already existing restaurants, the civic bodies
concerned (in case of trade license), the Dy. Commissioner of
Police/Licensing (in case of licenses for eating house) and the Excise
Commissioner (in case of bar licenses) will be required to refer al such
existing licenses of restaurants with seating capacity of 59\0 and above
to the Chief Fire Officer for a NOC. The Chief Fire Officer would then
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Old fire-fighters never die, they contribute in minimizing fire disaster"
evaluate their cases, and keeping in mind the constrains of space, load
carrying capacity, etc. in such already existing restaurants, insist on
certain immediate safety measures being put in place as an interim
measure, and these shall include at least the following requirements:
1. Hose Reel
2. Down Comer: Required for Ground + 3 and above but less than 15
mts height.
3. Automatic Sprinkler System: Required except in case of restaurants
at ground floor only with provision of a fire service two way inlet at
ground floor.
4. Manually operated Electric Fire Alarm Systems
5. Terrace Tank: 2500 lts for Hose Reel and 5000 lt in case of sprinkler
and Down comer.
6. Fire pump at the terrace level with minimum pressure of 0.3 N/mm
(3kg/cm sq): 225 LPM with 40 mts head at terrace in case of hose reel,
450 LPM in case of sprinkler/down comer and a jockey pump of
suitable capacity 180 LPM/225 LPM respectively.
7. Fire extinguishers as per IS:2190
8. Access to Plot: Minimum 4.5 m
9.
Emergency light with battery back up
10 Electric wiring to be of conduit or concealed type with MCB/ELCB
11. Illuminated exit signs
12. Emergency power supply to meet the requirements of fire safety
facilities.
13. Means of escape: Two exits for restaurants above 50 seats or if the
restaurant is functioning at 2nd floor (above G+1) or above this
floor.
14. Smoke Venting
If you hear an alarm
DO NOT
assume it is a drill,
your life may depend on it !
No safety know fire, know safety no fire.
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FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL BUILDINGS BELOW 15

METERS
General measures:
1. All schools shall have fire fighting equipment as stipulated in this
circular.
2. All escape routes shall be kept clear of any obstruction and that all the
gates shall be kept unlocked during the occupancy of the school
building.
3. School Chowkedar/Caretaker shall switch off all
electrical equipment installations after school hours or after closing of
school, whichever is later.
4. There shall be proper facilities for storage of LPG cylinder in the las,
preferably, these LPG cylinder shall kept in a separate enclosure away
from the classrooms so that there in no threat of fire spreading in the
building in case of leakage of gas from LPG cylinder. Wherever LPG is
issued for laboratories etc. Normal precaution for use of LPG is must be
observed e.g. LPG stove should be kept away from the electrical wiring
which may cause sparks. Similarly, LPG cylinder should be kept away at
a place where adequate ventilation is available. The rubber tube
carrying gas from the LPG cylinder to the stove should be checked
regularly and replace, if so required. In case smell of gas (indication of
leakage of gas) is observed , match sticks should not be used and none of
the electrical points should either be switched on or switched off. In case
of leakage of gas, windows and doors should be opened. Under no
circumstances, the electrical heater should be operated near the LPG
installation. At the place where LPG cylinders are stored, necessary
water spray system shall be provided through a manual control valve
located about 15 mtrs away from such place of storage of the cylinder.
5. Delhi Fire Service would be providing various types of posters for

educating students and teachers on the issue of fire safety and that shall
be displayed prominently in the school premises. In some cases, it might
even be desirable to keep permanent boards prepared on issue related to
fire safety.
6. The electrical wiring in the school building shall be laid in conduit or
shall be concealed type. Wherever, there is external wiring, the
concerned school shall take steps to get it laid in metal conduits or shall
be concealed within a period of one year from the date of issue of this
circular.
7. The electrical circuit should not be overloaded, MCB and ELCB shall be
provided in electric installation.
8. As far as possible, the electrical meter board should not be installed in
staircase and wherever already installed, it shall be enclosed in a metallic
box.
9. Non combustible material and or material with surface flame spread of
Class V rating shall be used for erection of false ceiling, wall paneling etc.
10. Basement, if any shall not be used for conduct of classes under any
circumstances. The occupancy and use of the basement shall be as per the
Building Bye Laws 1983.
11. The emergency telephone numbers i.e. 100.101 and 102 as well as the
telephone numbers of nearest fire station and nearest police station shall
be displayed prominently in the school building.
12. Fire/Evacuation drill should be conducted at least once in 3 months.
Emergency Procedures
Request in this regard may be sent to the Delhi Fire Service can depute its
In the Event of Fire
13. Wherever generator set is uses in the school premises, apart from
Pull nearest alarm station
necessary precautions to take care of noise or air pollution, it should be
Immediately exit the building
personnel to supervise and advise on the Fire/Evacuation Drill.
ensured that this generator set is located either on a separate floor or in a

separate part of the building with direct access from outside.
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14. All furniture of the school including chairs and table must be got
printed with fire retardant paints that are approved by Central Building
Research Institute (CBRI) Roorkee. As the fire retardant paint is likely to
minimum of 2 such extinguishers for every floor. In addition, one fire
be costly, the schools are hereby allowed 3years time to get this job
completed. However, while purchasing new furniture for the school
management shall ensure that the new furniture is eitherpainted with
fire retardant paint or fabricated out of fire resistant material.
15. Every room with a capacity of over 45 persons in area shall have
minimum 2 door ways (clause10.4.2 of NBC)
16. Upper floor shall have minimum 2 Exit ways Stair ways as far
removed from each other as possible (clause 10.4.2 of NBC) II. Specific
Measures
2. A hose reel, 30 m long and fitted with 6.5 mm diameter nozzle at the
A. For Schools having only ground floor.

1. One carbon di-oxide type fire extinguisher 2.5 kgs capacity and ISI
marked or one ABC type fire extinguisher with ISI mark shall be
provided for every 300 Mtr sq. of covered area or part thereof subject to a
minimum of 2 such extinguishers for every floor. In addition, one fire
extinguisher each in Laboratory near to the electrical installation and/or
generator room shall also be provided.
2. The basement, if any, in the building shall be provided with sprinkler
system.
3. In case of buildings having basements, a fire pump having 450 liters
per minute output at 40 meters head (4 kgf/cm sq) and a jockey pump of
180lpm output at 40 mts head (4 kgf/cm sq) shall be provided at the
terrace. All the pumps shall be automatic in operation.
4. One overhead water storage tank of 5000 lts shall be provided
exclusively for feeding water to the sprinkler system.
B. For School buildings above ground floor and up to two upper
floors:
1. One carbon di-oxide type fire extinguisher 2.5 kgs capacity and ISI
marked or one ABC type fire extinguisher with ISI mark shall be
provided for every 300 Mtr sq. of covered area or part thereof subject to a
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extinguisher each in Laboratory near to the electrical installation and/or

generator room shall also be provided.
end of the hose reel hose shall be provided for every 1000 msq or covered
area subject to a minimum of one hose reel per floor of the building.
3. In case of buildings that are comprised of more than ground plus one
floor, down comer shall be provided alongwith internal hydrant and a
hose box
on every floor containing two lenths (15mts each) having 50 mm
diameter delivery hose complete with 63 mm instantaneous couplings
and a 12 mm diameter nozzle.
4. An overhead water tank having 2500 lts capacity 5000lits in case of
sprinkler system and /or down comer system) shall be provided
exclusively for fire fighting system.
5. The basement if any in the building, shall be provided with sprinkler
system.
6. A fire pump having 220 lpm output at 40 mts head (4 Kgf/cm sq) at
terrace for hoe reel (450 lpm out put at 40 mts head if the building is
provide with sprinkler and /or down comer system and a jockey pump
having 180 lts out put at 40 mt head) shall be installed at the terrace. All
the pumps shall be automatic in operation.
7. For such type of building, if total covered area is more than 5000 m sq
and up to 10000 m sq, an additional underground water storage tank of
25000 lts capacity shall be provided. The capacity of this underground
water storage tank shall be 50000 lts. In case the total covered area
exceed 10000 m sq.
C. Auditorium
1. One exit having 1.5 mts clear with for every 150 seating capacity
subject to a minimum of two such exits located at remote to each other as
possible shall be provided in the Auditorium. The exit gates must
always open outwards.
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2. First aid hose reel shall be provided in the auditorium on either side of
the stage.3. In case, stage is made of wood and/or curtains are provided
POLICY/ GUIDELINES FOR INSTALLATION OF GATES FOR

SECURITY PURPOSE IN COLONIES
ISSUED BY Addl. Commissioner (Engg.), MCD
at the stage, automatic sprinkler system shall be provided to protect the

stage only.
4. The basement of any in the building, shall be provided with sprinkler
system.
5. Emergency light shall be provided.
As per provision of section 320 of DMC Act. No person shall,

except with the permission of the Commissioner, MCD granted in this
behalf erect or set up any wall, fence, rail post step, booth or other
structure whether fixed or movable or whether of permanent or
temporary nature, or any fixture in or upon any street or upon or over
any open channel, drain, well or tank.
6. Illuminated exit signs shall be provided at each exit gate.

7. Sufficient number of exhaust fans shall also be provided near the
ceiling level for ventilation of smoke in case of fire.
8. In case of Auditoriums or buildings having basements, a fire pump
having 450 liters per minute output at 40 mts head (4 Kgf/cm sq) and a
jockey pump of 180 lpm output at 40 mts head (4 Kgf/cm sq) shall be
provided at the terrace. All the pumps shall be automatic in operation.
9. One overhead water storage tank of 5000 lts shall be provided
exclusively for feeding water to the sprinkler system.
III. Suggested Measures
1. As a part of good house keeping, it must be ensured that no
combustible materials are allowed to accumulate or any space is left uncleaned. The combustible material shall be so contained in the collectors
that they dont spread by wind lest it becomes a fire hazard.
Some Resident Welfare Associations filed petitions in the High Court

regarding dispute for installation of Iron gates on roads in their colonies.
On the directions of Hon'ble High Court, suggestions from Resident
Welfare Associations (RWA), general public & Police Department, were
received. Accordingly revised policy has been approved by
Commissioner, MCD for grant of permission to RWAs for installation of
gates for security purpose in Colonies as per below mentioned
guidelines:
Dy. Commissioner of MCD Zone concerned is authorized to give
permission for erection of gates, subject to Resident Welfare
Association adhere to following points.
1. RWA will prepare the layout plan of the colony showing the
provision of Iron Gates at limited entry and exit points in the
colony.
2. RWA will have to obtain no objection certificate (NOC) from
Traffic Police Department of Delhi Police before applying to
Dy. Commissioner of concerned MCD Zone.
3. RWA will have to full fill following points:
2. The above measures/precautions are not sufficient for buildings

where the original occupancy allowed as pre law is altered or where the
buildings are partly or fully air conditioned. In such buildings, the
schools must get the building inspected by officers of Delhi Fire Service
a.
b.
The RWAs must be registered with the Registrar of Societies.

Gate should be installed in colonies where the right of way
of road is upto 18.3 meter. The gates would be provided only
if it is internal road of the colony and does not have buses
plying on it.
and obtain detailed recommendations about the fire safety measures.
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The minimum width of the gate should be 5.0 meter

andheight of the gate should not be more than 3.0 meter.
There should not be any barrier/advertisement on the top of
gate so that the gate is free from any horizontal / vertical
obstruction. However, if any board is needed, it should be
more than 5.0 meter from the ground level.
Gates would be allowed only at main access point of the
colony/block/pocket. The gates inside the block lanes/byelanes/ back lanes, and service lanes shall be allowed only on
the specific recommendation of local police and only if these
lanes have their opening towards the roads outside the
colony.
The Iron Gates should be properly located and designed to
avoid blockage of arterial or sub-arterial roads by putting
Gates.
The Resident Welfare Associations shall ensure that there is
consensus among the residents regarding putting up of any
Gates so as to avoid dispute amongst residents.
In the event of any dispute regarding installation,
opening/closing/manning of the gates, RWAs shall consult
the ACP Sub Division and his decision shall be final.
The Gates should not cause unreasonable restrictions on
right of way/thoroughfare passing through the Colony for
access to other areas.
Proper written directions and layout plan of the colony
indicating existence of gates and the regulation time of
entrance/exit from these gates should be available at each
such gate enabling a person/vehicle approach the colony
easily, particularly, for essential services like Water,
Electricity, Telephones, Sewer, Fire Brigade etc.
A proper lay out of the Colony indicating the existence of
gates and the regulation time of entrance/exit from these
gates should be given to the MCD Office along with the
application.
The width of gate shall be such that emergency vehicles i.e.
Fire Brigade, Police Vehicles, Ambulances and other
emergency vehicles can reach any part of the Colony without
any hindrance.
Wherever there is fire safety, pins are hefty.
l.
The gates so permitted, to be installed shall remain open

during the daytime.
m. During the night after 11.00 p.m., gates may be closed upto
5.00 a.m, but entry and exit facility shall be made available to
the residents and entry/exit shall be manned by the Watch
and Ward to be appointed by the RWAs at their cost.
n. Wherever gates have been provided, there shall be a
provision of wicket gate for easy access and entry for
pedestrians.
o. Number of gates to be put up shall be decided depending
upon the geographical location and topography of the
colony, nature of traffic and traffic circulation as a whole. The
gates so installed shall be strictly regulated according to the
timings fixed.
p. The RWAs shall supply the information about the details of
the security personnel deployed by them at the main and other
gates to the local police station and DC Zone.
q. RWAs office bearers shall be fully responsible and
accountable as per law on account of non-functioning of these
gates in case of any emergency/ mishap. Hence their name
should be displayed on RWA notice board along with their
addresses & contact numbers.
r. No. funds will be provided by the M.C.D. out of its own budget
or from discretionary funds of any area representative to RWAs
for installation of gates in the colonies.
s. This revised policy shall be applicable to the existing gates
also, hence gates already installed by RWAs in the colony
should be got regularized by M.C.D within the period of six
months.
t. No Commercial advertising is permitted on the gates except
information about the colony.
u. Gates shall be properly fixed and they should be structurally
safe. In case of any accident / mishap, office bearers of RWAs
shall be fully responsible and accountable as per law.
v. Sanction for installation of the Iron Gate will be accorded
within 45 days from the date of receiving of proposal from the
concerned RWAs.
Guidelines also available on MCD web site: www.mcdonline.gov.in
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GUIDELINES FOR FARM HOUSE

A : - GUIDELINES FOR USING OPEN AREA WIHTOUT PANDALS /
TEMPORARY STRUCTURE OF FARM HOUSE
1. Clear cut width of main gate for entrance of the farm house shall be
maintained minimum 5.0 mtrs.
2. No archway shall be provided on the gate, if provided, clear cut
height of 5.0 mtrs shall be maintained.
3. The fire appliances such as portable fire extinguishers ISI Marked as
per IS : 2190 and Water drums, Fire buckets full of dry loose sand and
water etc shall be installed at appropriate places.
4. Two fire points consisting of 04 buckets of dry loose sand and
portable fire extinguishers as per IS : 2190 shall be made near the
main electric sub station / main panel.
5. Two fire points consisting of 04 buckets full of dry loose sand and
portable fire extinguishers as per IS : 2190 shall be provided near the
D G Set.
(The portable fire extinguishers ISI marked shall be provided. The
number of the fire extinguishers may have to be increased later
when the layout of the partition etc. is known. All the fire
extinguishers must be installed and maintained in accordance with
IS: 2190-1992).
B : - GUIDELINES / FIRE SAFETY MEASURES FOR USING OPEN
AREA WITH PANDALS / TEMPORARY STRUCTURE OF FARM
HOUSE
Fire precautionary measures in construction of temporary
structures and pandal shall be incorporated as per Clause No 94 A of
Delhi Police Act 1978.
(1) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
(a) The materials, design, construction, fabrication of structure of
device within the scope of this standard shall meet the
requirements of resistance to fire of a minimum of 10 minutes
or total evacuation time whichever is more.
(b) Each temporary structure shall be licensed for a specified
period only and the licence granted if the provisions of this
standard are complied with.
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(c) The choice of materials for such construction shall be

preferably of non combustible nature. Whenever materials of
combustible nature are used, these shall be treated suitably
with
a fire retardant solution as mentioned below.
Ammonium Suphate
4 Parts by mass
Borax
1 Part by mass
Boric Acid
1 Parts by mass
Alum
2 Parts by mass
Water
35 Parts by mass
(d) The main structure shall be erected with at least 100 mm
diameter wooden post (preferably of Sal, Casurina of bamboo)
and the remainder of the structure may be lighter poles trusses
tied properly with steel wire. The poles and trusses shall be of
sufficient size and strength to support structure.
(e) The height of the ceiling of pandal from the ground shall not, in
any case, be less than 3 m.
(f) No decorative paper / synthetic material shall be used in or
close to that part of the structure which is open to the public.
(g) All fabrics, decorative clothing and coir used in the
construction ad decoration of the structure shall before use, be
dipped in a fire retardant solution as specified in (c).
(h) In case of tents, used as temporary structure, these shall be
adequately guyed and braced to withstand a wind pressure of
0.98 KN / m2 (0.01 KGF / cm2) of the projected area of the tent.
(2) LOCATION
(a) There shall be clear space of 3 mtrs on all sides between the
structure and the adjacent buildings or other structure.
(b) No temporary structure shall be erected beneath any live
electric line.
(c) No temporary structure shall be erected near furnace, railway
line, electric sub station, chimney or like hazard unless the safe
disturbance of 15 mtrs is maintained.
(3) CAPACITY
(a) The capacity of any temporary structure of pandal or enclosure
for outdoor assembly shall be the number of fixed seats plus an
allowance of one person for each 0.50 m2 of floor area
designated or used as standing space or for moveable seats. A
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distance of 450 mm along any undivided bench of platform

shall constitute one seat in computing capacity. The floor area
of ramps, aisles, passage way or space within such structure or
enclosure used for access or circulation shall not be considered
in computing the capacity of a place of outdoor assembly and
shall not be used for seats or for standing.
(b) The number of persons admitted to any place of outdoor
assemble shall not exceed the capacity as computed in
accordance with the provisions of 3 (a).
(4) ENCLOSURE AND EXITS
(a) All sides of the temporary structure shall be left open. If this be
not possible for commercial reason as for example in a place
where administration is by sale of ticket, the lower portion of
the side walls not be preferably fixed.
(b) Where provisions laid down in 4 (a) cannot be adhered to
ample and unrestricted exits shall be provided depending on
the capacity of the assembly as given in 4 (c) to 4 ( j ).
(c) A minimum of two exits separately located and remoted from
each other shall be provided for any type of temporary
structure.
(d) The clear width of two exits shall be determined on the basis of
not less than one unit of 50 centimeters for each 50 persons to be
accommodated. The width of the each exit shall not be less than
1.5 mtrs.
(e) The line of travel from any seat to the nearest exit on the seating
area not be greater than 15 mtrs.
(f) All exits points shall be clearly indicated with sign EXIT
(including in local language) over each door way or opening in
plan legible letters (not less than 50 centimeters high and with
principal strokes of such letters not less than 1.28 centimeters in
width enabling everybody in the auditorium to visualize the
exit points easily.
(g) Exit light should be adequately illuminated with reliable light
source when the structure is occupied by the public. Suitable
direction signs shall be displayed in a conspicuous location to
indicate the proper direction of egress.
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(h) Cross gangways shall be provided affording passage after

every 10 row of seats, the width of such passage being not less
than 1.5 mtrs.
(i) Longitudinal gangways shall be formed at the sides and central
portion. The width of the side longitudinal gangway shall be
not less than 1.2 mtrs than 1.5 mtrs. Each row (between side and
longitudinal gangway) shall comprise not more than 12 seats.
The seats shall be tied up together in a bank of not less than
seats and secured to the ground.
(j) The seating arrangements shall be such that the clearance
between rearmost point of the immediate from seat and the
foremost point of the next rear seat in two successive rows is not
less than 55 centimeters. Where self folding seats are used a
concession up to a maximum of 30 centimeters may be
permitted.
(5) ELECTRICAL ARRANGEMNTS
(a) The temporary lighting of the structure shall be installed by a
competent licensed electrical engineer. The load per circuit,
insulation test and the installation shall conform to IS : 1646
1961 (Indian Standard Institute's code of practice for fire safety
of buildings (General), electrical installation).
(b) All electric wirings in the structure or shall be in PVC sheathed
conductors or vulcanized rubber cables of tough rubber and all
joints shall be made with porcelain insulated connectors.
Twisted and tapped joints shall not be permitted.
(c) No part of the electrical circuit in the structure or pandal shall
be within 15 centimeters of any decorative material.
(d) In case incandescent gas portable lights instead of electricity are
used in the structure or pandal, such lights shall not be hung
from the ceiling of the main structure or pandal but shall be
placed on separate stands security fixed.
(6) FIRE PROTECTIVE MEASURES
(a) The ground enclosed by any temporary structure. Pandal, tent
or shamiana and a distance of not less than 3 mtrs, outside of
such structure shall be cleared of all combustible materials or
vegetation and any material obstruction of movement.
(b) No easily combustible materials like shavings, straw,
flammable and explosive chemicals and similar materials shall
be permitted to be stored inside any temporary structure.
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(c)
No fire works or open flame of any kind shall be permitted in

any temporary structure or in the immediate vicinity.
(d) No motion pictures shall be displayed in any temporary
structure unless safety film is used.
(e) Open fires other than for religious purpose shall be prohibited
inside or near the pandals or other temporary structure.
(7) FIRE FIGHTING ARRANGMENTS
1. Supply of water shall not be less than 0.75 I/m2 of floor area for each
pandal or other temporary structure. The water shall be stored in
buckets or in any receptacle and kept in readiness, one half within
and the other half outside in the immediate vicinity of the pandal or
temporary structure. The buckets or the other receptacles shall at all
times be readily available for use for fire fighting purpose only.
2. Provided that where the floor area of any pandal or other temporary
structure is less than 100 m2 the above condition may be waived by
the licensing authority at his discretion.
3. A minimum number of fire buckets at a rate of two buckets per 50 m2
of floor space and Water CO2 fire extinguishers per 100 m2 or floor
space shall be provided in all temporary structures. For protection of
electric installation, Carbon Dioxide extinguishers of 2 kg or Dry
Powder extinguishers of 5 kg for each switch gear / main / stage shall
be provided. The location of these equipments shall be such that
these are easily accessible in the event of a fire. The number of fire
buckets and other fire extinguishing media may be provided as
stipulated by the local licensing authority.
4. Advance intimation shall be given to Fire Service of the proposed
construction of any temporary structure or pandal for public
functions, its location, size and type of the temporary structure,
number of people expected to be accommodated, arrangements of
exits etc. ]
5. The licensing authority may be recommend the provision of stand by
fire service at any temporary structure if such measure is deemed
necessary. In such cases adequate water supply for the fire fighting
service shall be ensured.
6. A responsible person shall always be made available at the site of the
temporary structure to inform the fire service in case of emergency.
The emergency fire service telephone numbers shall be displayed
prominently.
(8) MAINTENENCE
(a) All temporary structure shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary
condition. All devices or safe guard which are required by this
standard shall be maintained in good working order.
(b) All temporary structure shall be periodically inspected and any
deterioration of defect observed shall be brought to the notice of the
authority for remedy.
C : - The following fire safety requirements are to be incorporated /
recommended.
Gather your clan, make a fire plan.
Ensure fire safety, save life save property.
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(A) GUIDELINES / FIRE SAFETY MEASURES FOR USING FARM

HOUSE BUILDING (IN CASE OF LESS THAN 10 MTRS IN
HEIGHT AND 300 PERSONS)
1. ACCESS: Main entrance to the premises shall be adequate width to
allow easy access to the fire fighting appliances and in no case it shall
measure less than 5 meters. The entrance gate shall fold back against
the compound wall of the premises thus leaving the exterior access
way with in the plot, free for movement of fire service vehicles. The
archway, if any, shall not be at a height less than 5 meters.
2. EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Exit requirements shall be in accordance
with provision as per Building Bye Laws and NBC Part IV. The
auditorium building / multi purpose hall be provided with at least
one exit for every 150 persons accommodated or part thereof. All
exits doors shall open outwards and shall be so fitted that when open
they do not obstruct any gang way, passage, corridor, stairway or
landing. Illuminated exit sign shall be provided in the building at
each exit points. No passage ways shall be used for storage purpose.
3. BASEMENT: The basement shall not be used for residential, storage
of hazardous material / explosive goods, public gathering etc. It shall
be provided with separate access from the main and alternative
staircase providing access and exit from higher floors with no
slippering material directly leading to outside open space at ground
level. Roof slab of extended basement shall be capable to bear 45
tones load and shall always be motorable to ground level. Sump
pumps shall also be provided in basement to pump out water used
during fire fighting.
4. VENTILATION: The building shall be provided with the ventilation
strictly in accordance with Part-VIII Section-I and Clause C-1.6 of
Part-IV of National Building Code of India.
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6.
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ELECTRICAL WIRING:
The distribution cables / wiring
shall be laid through metal conduits, preferably concealed type with
access for inspection. Earth leakage circuit breaker shall be provided.
To eliminate the risk of fire due to the electrical short circuit of
sustained overloads. It is a must to install Miniature Circuit Breaker
must bear the IS (8828-1978) Certification mark.
EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY: The standby electric generator
shall be installed of adequate capacity to supply power to staircase
and corridor lighting circuit, exit signs and fire pump in case of
failure of normal supply. The generator shall be capable of taking
starting current of all the machines and circuits stated above
simultaneously and must be automatic in action.
FIRE DOORS: Self-closing fire / smoke doors shall be provided with
one hour fire resisting rating.
MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION: The material used for
construction of the building shall be non-combustible.
STATIC WATER TANK: An overhead tank as proposed on the
terrace having 10,000 ltrs capacity shall be provided for fire fighting
as an alternative source of water supply.
DOWN COMER SYSTEM : - The system shall be provided in the
building as per BIS Code of Practice / Specifications.
HOSE BOX : - Hose box of suitable dimension shall be provided near
each internal hydrant. Its design shall be such that it can be readily
opened in an emergency. Each box will comprise of delivery hoses
and short branches. All items should be ISI Marked.
FIRST AID HOSE REEL: A first aid hose reel with 36 M. of hose reel
tubing having a bore of 20 mm. and terminating into a shut off nozzle
of 5 mm. outlet shall be provided on a revolving drum installed in the
building. The system may be fed with overhead water tank /
underground static water tank with suitable boosting arrangements.
The installation must confirm to IS : 884. Hose of hose reel shall be ISI
marked.
FIRE PUMP: One number of electric driven pump 450 LPM Capacity
automatic in operation shall be provided for fire fighting system as
per National Building Code Part IV.
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (IN CASE OF BASEMENT
AREA IS MORE THAN 200 SQ MTRS) : - The system shall be
installed in entire basement / building in accordance with BIS 15105 /
Never hide, stay outside!
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
2002. Flow alarm switch / gong shall be incorporated in the

installation for giving proper indication / sound. The pressure gauge
shall also be provided near the testing facility. The entire system
including pump capacity & head, size of pipe network, orifice control
panel etc shall be provided in accordance to relevant code. The
welding shall not done on the pipe less than 50 mm dia.
MANUALLY OPERATED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: Manual Call
Points at suitable locations on each floor of the building shall be
installed conforming to K-11.1.1 of the Unified Building Bye Laws.
FIRST AID FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS: The portable fire
extinguishers of different types and capacity suitable to risk at
appropriate location shall be provided in accordance with IS: 2190.
All the fire extinguishers shall be ISI marked.
PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM: The public address system should be
provided in the building as proposed having loud speakers in the
common area. The microphone, amplifier and control switches of
public address system shall be installed in the Fire Control Room /
Security Room.
LIFT GROUNDING SWITCH: - Suitable arrangements such as
providing slope in the floor of lift lobby shall be made to prevent
water, used during fire fighting etc at any landing from entering into
lift shaft. The lift must be equipped with a fireman's lift grounding
switch, so that it is possible to ground all lifts during fire or any
emergency. All other conditions and provisions shall be provided
strictly in accordance to Clause 7.18 D-1.5 (a to q) of Part IV of
National Building Code of India.
HOUSEKEEPING: To prevent the fire hazard, good house keeping
inside and outside the building shall be strictly maintained.
(B) GUIDELINES / FIRE SAFETY MEASURES FOR USING FARM

HOUSE BUILDING (IN CASE OF LESS THAN 10 MTRS IN
HEIGHT AND MORE THAN 300 PERSONS)
1. ACCESS: Main entrance to the premises shall be adequate width to
If you are on fire, Stop, drop, and roll quickly.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Exit requirements shall be in accordance

one exit for every 150 persons accommodated or part thereof. All exits
doors shall open outwards and shall be so fitted that when open they
do not obstruct any gang way, passage, corridor, stairway or landing.
Illuminated exit sign shall be provided in the building at each exit
points. No passage ways shall be used for storage purpose.
BASEMENT: The basement shall not be used for residential, storage
VENTILATION: The building shall be provided with the ventilation
ELECTRICAL WIRING:
EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY: The standby electric generator
FIRE DOORS: Self-closing fire / smoke doors shall be provided with
one hour fire resisting rating. ]
MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION: The material used for
STATIC WATER TANK: An overhead tank as proposed on the
as an alternative source of water supply.
Learn not to burn.
10. DOWN COMER SYSTEM : - The system shall be provided in the

11. HOSE BOX : - Hose box of suitable dimension shall be provided near
12. FIRST AID HOSE REEL: A first aid hose reel with 36 M. of hose reel
building. The system may be fed with overhead water tank /
underground static water tank with suitable boosting arrangements.
The installation must confirm to IS : 884. Hose of hose reel shall be ISI
marked.
13. FIRE PUMP: One number of electric driven pump 900 LPM Capacity
automatic in operation shall be provided for fire fighting system as
per National Building Code Part IV.
14. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (IN CASE OF BASEMENT
including pump capacity & head, size of pipe network, orifice
control panel etc shall be provided in accordance to relevant code.
The welding shall not done on the pipe less than 50 mm dia.
15. MANUALLY OPERATED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: Manual Call
installed conforming to K-11.1.1 of the Unified Building Bye Laws.
16. FIRST AID FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS: The portable fire
17. PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM: The public address system should be
Security Room.
Fire is a good servant but a bad master.
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18. LIFT GROUNDING SWITCH: - Suitable arrangements such as

19. HOUSEKEEPING: To prevent the fire hazard, good house keeping
(C) GUIDELINES / FIRE SAFETY MEASURES FOR USING FARM
HOUSE BUILDING (IN CASE OF MORE THAN 10 MTRS AND
BELOW 15 MTRS IN HEIGHT)
1.
2.
3.
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ACCESS: Main entrance to the premises shall be adequate width to

EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Exit requirements shall be in accordance
one exit for every 150 persons accommodated or part thereof. All
exits doors shall open outwards and shall be so fitted that when open
they do not obstruct any gang way, passage, corridor, stairway or
landing. Illuminated exit sign shall be provided in the building at
each exit points. No passage ways shall be used for storage purpose.
BASEMENT: The basement shall not be used for residential, storage
Whatever burns never returns.
4.
VENTILATION: The building shall be provided with the ventilation

5. ELECTRICAL WIRING:
6. EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY: The standby electric generator
7. FIRE DOORS: Self-closing fire / smoke doors shall be provided with
one hour fire resisting rating.
8. MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION: The material used for
9. STATIC WATER TANK: The underground water storage tank of
50,000 ltrs capacity shall be provided. The replenishment through
bore well or from the town main shall be ensured @ 1000 LPM. This
shall conform to the requirements given in National Building Code
of India Part-IV. An additional overhead tank as proposed on the
as an alternative source of water supply. The underground water
storage tank shall be approachable by the fire engine. Fire Service
Inlet shall also be provided at ground floor level.
10. WET RISER SYSTEM : - The system shall be provided in the
11. HOSE BOX : - Hose box of suitable dimension shall be provided near
12. FIRST AID HOSE REEL: A first aid hose reel with 36 M. of hose reel
building. The system may be fed with overhead
Think of fire before it starts.
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14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
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Water tank / underground static water tank with suitable boosting

arrangements. The installation must confirm to IS : 884. Hose of hose
reel shall be ISI marked.
FIRE PUMP: One number of electric driven pump automatic in
operation capacity 2280 LPM capacity each shall be provided for fire
fighting system as per National Building Code Part IV. One stand by
diesel driven pump of similar capacity shall also be provided. One
terrace pump of 450 LPM Capacity and One Jockey pump of capacity
180 LPM capacity shall be provided.
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (IN CASE OF BASEMENT
including pump capacity & head, size of pipe network, orifice
control panel etc shall be provided in accordance to relevant code.
The welding shall not done on the pipe less than 50 mm dia.
MANUALLY OPERATED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: Manual Call
installed conforming to K-11.1.1 of the Unified Building Bye Laws.]
FIRST AID FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS: The portable fire
PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM: The public address system should be
Security Room.
LIFT GROUNDING SWITCH: - Suitable arrangements such as
HOUSEKEEPING: To prevent the fire hazard, good house keeping
All the fittings / equipments should be ISI marked.
Fire defence is a self defence.
Shri. R.C. Sharma Chief Fire Officer, DFS, receiving

Presidents ?Fire Service Medal for distinguished service
by Honble Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dikshit
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Delhi Fire Service Raising Day 2008
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Electrical safety leads to fire safety.
We serve to save
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Kill Fire before it kills you.
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Be alert avert fire.
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Fire Safety awareness programme at India Gate
Fire Safety awareness programme for school children
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Carelessness is the biggest cause of fire.
Fire loss is a national loss.
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Old fire-fighters never die, they contribute in minimizing fire disaster"
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No safety know fire, know safety no fire.
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FIRE CLASSIFICATIONS & SUITABILITY OF

EXTINGUISHERS FOR DIFFERENT CLASS OF FIRES
CLASSES
A
Fire caused by combustion
of solid materials, mainly of
organic origin, which
normally burn & produce
ash e.g. wood, paper, straw,
textile, coal, car tyres.
B
of liquids or materials that
liquifies e.g. petrol,
benzene,oils, fats, paints,
tar, ether, alcohol.
Suitable Extinguisher
WATER
FOAM
DRY CHEMICAL POWDER
CO2
CLASSES
C
of gases e.g. methane,
propane, hydrogen,
acetylene natural gas &
city gas
Suitable Extinguisher
D
of materials of metals
e.g. aluminum,
magnesium, lithium,
sodium, potassium &
there alloys.
WATER
FOAM
DRY CHEMICAL POWDER
CO2
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About Delhi Fire service....................................................1

1998 BY DELHI FIRE SERVICE

Give way to the fire engines........................................13

Compiled by: Rajesh Panwar Divisional Officer

Fire Safety Guidelines for School Buildings .......................................26

RANKS OF DELHI FIRE SERVICE

ABOUT DELHI FIRE SERVICE

Chief Fire Officer

under the control of Delhi Municipal Committee and New Delhi

Deputy Chief Fire Officer

Divisional Fire Officer

disturbance, the inadequacy of fire service came to light and certain

Asstt. Divisional Officer

Service had 14 fire stations including Training Center and

Leading Fire Man

stations are in various stages of construction.

Territory of Delhi since 10th Nov. 1994. The fire service

continues to make sincere Endeavour by responding to 15000 fire/

attaining operational efficiency. Each division is headed by a Dy. Chief

Fire Catches, So Don't Play With Matches.

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Administrative setup for day to day functioning:

Cooking food's hot, so don't touch the pot!

Crawl down low, when it's time to go!

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The public should ensure that the auditoriums/stadiums, which they

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Fire safety during public/private functions

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