A fire audit report sitting in a file does not make a housing society fire-ready. Fire safety depends on continuous monitoring, maintenance, governance, and emergency preparedness—not just one-time installation or compliance.
1. Fire Documents Are Not Updated or Actionable
Certificates, NOCs, and inspection reports may exist but remain outdated or disconnected from the building's current condition.
Committees should track renewal dates, inspection observations, approval conditions, and required corrective actions.
2. No Clear Ownership of Fire Safety
When responsibilities are loosely shared between committee members, vendors, and facility managers, accountability can become unclear.
Clear ownership, escalation processes, and proper handovers between managing committees help maintain continuity.
3. Fire Systems Are Installed but Poorly Maintained
Fire extinguishers, hydrants, alarms, and other systems require regular inspection and testing.
Installation alone is not enough. Performance checks, maintenance records, and verification of actual work are essential to ensure systems remain functional.
4. Audits Focus Only on Documentation
Completing financial or statutory audits does not necessarily confirm operational fire readiness.
Fire safety should also be reviewed through physical verification of equipment, maintenance records, inspection observations, and pending corrective actions.
5. No Emergency Execution Plan
Residents may not know evacuation routes, assembly points, emergency contacts, or how to assist vulnerable occupants.
Regular drills, clear signage, awareness sessions, and defined emergency responsibilities can turn compliance into practical preparedness.
Compliance Is Not the Same as Readiness
Fire safety is a continuous system, not a one-time installation or a report kept in a file.
The real test is whether the society's systems are maintained, tested, documented, and ready to function when they are needed.
