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Monthly Magazine On Fire Safety & Electronic Security

Managing Editors Shilpa Kadam, Shirish Dongre

COVER STORY

CEO Shekhar Dongre

Nohmi India : Global leadership through technology innovation

Editor Rajeev lyer

Mr. T.Takahira - M.D., with Mr.Ajit Raghavan - Joint M.D. Nohmi Bosai India

40 BUSINESS NEWS

FACE TO FACE FLIR: New Fire Fighting Thermal Imaging camera at Revolutionary Price of Rs. 1.15 Lakhs !!

Mr. T. P. Singh, Country Manager India - Instruments, FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

Pelican : Eminent positioning in fire & safety arena

Mr. Rajesh Hakhhu Country Manager - India Pelican Products & Services India Pvt. Ltd.

Lot of safety awareness has come in India but there is lot to be done

Mr. Kamal Mittal, CEO Aktion Safety Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

FIRE CHEM: Marching the growth horizon

Fire-retardant vibration protection

Fire Doors from Ozone!

Pelican Products, Inc. adds rugged cases for Samsung Galaxy Note5 & Galaxy S6 edge+

Honeywell presents fire detection innovation at leading Rail Industry Fire Safety Event

HID Global introduces Long-Range solutions for combined door access & “Hands-free” parking & gate control

smartSINGLE NG launch

Sparsh’s SAATHI - The Companion Tracker Device

Matrix SATATYA HVR1624P

MX ULTRA DIGITAL PoE with AUDIO

TECH UPDATE 70

Together with its partners Bosch, Lios Technologies & Mecon, VdS will present certified fire protection innovations at its Fire India fair stand

Flirefly: Cognitive heritage of technology excellence

Means of Emergency Egress

Are you prepared to Mitigate a Fire Emergency?

SUMIP FRP Ladders

Early, reliable smoke detection to assure fire-safe commercial & industry buildings

Gandhi Fire Rated Rolling Shutters

Safeguard yourself with Venus COGO Smoke Escape Mask

Increasing efficiency through safety standards

Mr. Rajendra Mali - Director Technical (Left) Mr. Sanjay Mali - CEO (Middle) Mr. Shirish Mali - Director Marketing (Right) Firefly Fire Pumps Pvt. Ltd.

United Fire Equipments Pvt. Ltd. : Recognition for quality excellence

Mr. Amit Bhardwaj, CEO United Fire Equipments Pvt. Ltd.

United Manufacturing Company : Reputation for quality Mr. Gurpreet Singh, Managing Partner United Manufacturing Company

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Fire-retardant vibration protection Strong demand from the Indian construction sector: Sylomer FR effectively suppresses vibrations even in fire-prone areas. Fire protection and sustainable construction has become increasingly important in the Indian market. This is especially true for many rail vehicle manufacturers who need to meet international top industry standards. The Austrian vibration protection experts from Getzner Werkstoffe developed the high-tech material Sylomer FR to meet the increasing demand of construction and industrial markets.

ylomer FR is a new, high-tech vibration-isolating material that provides effective protection against vibrations even in fireprone areas due to its fire-retardant properties. The innovative material protects people, buildings and vehicles effectively from both vibrations and fire. “The development of this range of fire-retardant materials for various application areas is a response to market requirements”, states Sanjay Risbood, CEO of Getzner India Pvt. Ltd. India: strong demand Issues relating to fire protection and sustainable construction are becoming

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increasingly important for adoption of vibration-isolation solutions. “Fire-retardant materials are now in demand, as requirements in India and all over the world with regard to fire protection are becoming more stringent”, explains Mr. Risbood. The expert sees especially big demand in the areas of construction and rail vehicle manufacturing. “Many international companies manufacture rail vehicles in India. All of them need to meet top standards regarding fire safety and quality. There is definitely big potential and growing demand in the market.” Getzner has made a name of itself by equipping trains with vibration-suppressing

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Continued from page no.6 floating floors around the globe. Mr. Risbood says “all the in-house developed Getzner products are being successfully used in the rail vehicle manufacturing for more than 20 years, due to their exceptional vibration mitigation abilities. Our international team of experts has extensive experience in developing vibration isolation solutions for all the leading rail vehicles manufacturers around the world.” Vibration and fire protection in one material According to Getzner, the demand for vibration-isolating solutions is increasing all the time – not only in specialist fields such as shipbuilding or railway vehicle manufacturing, but also in construction and railway projects. As a result of the current trend towards greater urbanisation, more and more buildings are being erected on ground that is susceptible to vibration. Sources of vibration and noise are usually nearby railway lines, roads or adjacent industrial complexes. “Due to its durable nature, the introduction of Sylomer FR makes it possible to

combine effective and reliable vibration protection with sustainable fire protection”, emphasises Mr. Risbood. Compliance with international fire protection standards Sylomer FR is used as elastic elements for isolation of wall and flooring in the construction application, interiors of buses or cars, shipbuilding, floors of railway carriages, cable cars, lifts and for machine bearings in areas subject to strict fire protection requirements. The material performs excellently in a fire and meets a number of international fire protection standards. Sylomer FR material already complies with new fire protection standard EN45545-2 being adopted in the rail vehicle building industry. No halogenated fire protection agents or toxic substances are used when manufacturing Sylomer FR. An international network of sales partners guarantees global availability. Fact box: Advantages of Sylomer FR • High degree of vibration insulation in fire-prone areas • Proven fire-retardant effect • Various application areas • Easy handling and processing

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Tested creep behaviour Excellent elastic recovery Ideal for composite materials Fire and personal protection Compliance with international fire protection standards • Produced without any halogenated fire protection agents • Natural frequencies as low as 7 Hz possible • Worldwide availability Getzner - “engineering a quiet future” Founded in 1969 as a subsidiary of Getzner, Mutter & Cie, Getzner Werkstoffe is one of the leading specialists in vibration protection. Solutions from Getzner are used in the rail, construction and industry sectors to reduce vibrations and noise, improve the service life of bedded components and minimise the need for maintenance and repairs on tracks, vehicles, structures and machines. The elastic bearings are based on the materials Sylomer® and Sylodyn®, both of which are developed and manufactured in Buers, Austria. Alongside its locations in Buers and in Germany, Getzner also has sites in China, France, India, Japan, Jordan and the USA. Its tightly-knit distribution network in Europe is complemented by its distribution partners in the USA, South America and the Far East. The company’s partners in a total of 35 countries around the world distribute Getzner products to every location. By reducing noise and vibrations, Getzner is making a valuable contribution towards enhancing the quality of people’s living and working conditions. Getzner India: In 2009, Getzner started its 100% subsidiary in India to provide prompt marketing and technical services for the customers in India. For more information, Website : www.getzner.com

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Pelican Products, Inc. adds rugged cases for Samsung Galaxy Note5 & Galaxy S6 edge+

elican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, announced the Pelican ProGear™ Voyager and Protector for the new Samsung Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ as the newest additions to its popular rugged case collection. “As our devices get smarter, they’re used increasingly in a variety of unique situations - from the everyday to the extreme - exposing them to greater risk of damage,” David Becker, Vice President of Sales, Consumer Electronics. “Engineering products with military-grade protection for worry-free use is in Pelican’s DNA, & the new Voyager and Protector cases deliver that and more.”

Pelican ProGear™ Voyager for Samsung Galaxy Note5 Developed in the same vein as the original Pelican ProGear™ Voyager models, the Voyager for Galaxy Note5 is slender & lightweight while still delivering quality construction and rugged 360-degree protection. Engineered to military (MIL-SPEC) standards, it features multiple layers of rigid polycarbonate and energy-absorbing Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) & polyurethane rubber to protect against drops and impact. Additionally, it includes a scratch-resistant screen protector & a detachable, springloaded belt clip holster that doubles as a viewing stand. The Pelican ProGear™ Voyager for Galaxy Note5 is available in black/gray and pink/gray with a suggested retail price of $60.

Protector for Pelican ProGear™ Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ Constructed with an elastomeric copolymer rubber interior to absorb shock and impact, the Pelican ProGear™ Protector for Galaxy S6 edge+ is the device’s first line of defense from life’s mishaps. With snap-together assembly and an edged lip, it expertly prevents damage to the screen in times of flat impact while still preserving the full interactive experience of the phone’s curved screen. The Pelican ProGear™ Protector for Galaxy S6 edge+ is available in black/gray and white/gray with an MSRP of $50.

Website: www.Pelican.com

Fire Doors from Ozone!

zone, a leading player in Architectural Hardware Industry internationally, introduces Fire Rated Metal Doors for installing in all types of buildings & structures. These Metal Doors are manufactured in its newly established state-of-the-art manufacturing facility having world’s best brand machines installed such as CNC Laser, shearing & bending machines and Automatic paint shop. A metal door sees wide areas of application as per type of building such as a Clean Room needs metal door to maintain a specified level of cleanliness and positive air space pressure and an industrial building/ set up needs the Fire Rated Metal

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Door to keep people safe & minimize property damage during a fire emergency and prevents fire to spread in other compartments. Ozone range of metal door includes Fire Rated Metal Doors, Clean Room Doors, Industrial& Acoustic Doors and Partition doors suiting to varied requirements. These Metal Doors are manufactured as per site condition depending on door size available & safety norms laid out by national building safety authority & local fire-fighting and municipal authorities. Fire Doors aretested for 02 hrs (120minutes) fire rating by CBRI, Roorkee. For more information, Website: www.ozone-india.com

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Honeywell presents fire detection innovation at leading Rail Industry fire safety event

oneywell delivered a speaker session on advanced aspiration smoke detection technology at the Rail Industry Fire Association AGM in York, UK. Tim Checketts, Business Development Manager for Honeywell Fire Safety, outlined how FAAST (Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology), can help transportation facilities overcome traditional fire detection issues by removing false alarms, enhancing safety and reducing maintenance. Transportation facilities such as underground stations and depots present some of the most challenging fire detection environments; high levels of brake dust, combined with environmental fluctuations make most fire detection methods prone to costly and disruptive false alarms. High footfalls and long network operational hours demand solutions

that offer both the earliest, most accurate fire detection and simplified maintenance. Remote system monitoring and diagnostics are also essential in allowing issues to be rectified before they become a reality. Tim Checketts, Business Development Manager for Honeywell Fire Safety, explains how transportation facilities can overcome fire detection issues through the application of new, advanced aspiration smoke detection (ASD) detection technologies. “Its inherent design - featuring a monitoring device and a sampling pipe network - makes ASD technology more effective than contemporary detection methods, but many systems are still prone to false alarms in high dust/dirt environments. FAAST redefines the concept of ASD with ground-breaking filtration techniques, which distinguish smoke from all other

particulates, removing false alarms; FAAST is proven in leading underground station networks globally as well harsh environments like heavy industrial, recycling plants, tobacco processing and power generation. Environmental fluctuation is also no issue for FAAST; the device features an innovative Acclimate Mode, which allows the unit to continuously adjust to changes in the environment. “FAAST provides the earliest and most accurate fire detection available and another key benefit is that FAAST only requires 25% of the maintenance of comparable solutions. FAAST is also optimised for flexible system integration with MODBUS and features advanced remote configuration, monitoring and diagnostics with automatic status updates delivered via email to smart phones or mobile devices).” About Honeywell Honeywell International is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges.

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Key health & safety legal changes & best practice approaches to be explored at free British Safety Council seminars in Bolton on 7-8 October 2015

usinesses will get an opporout by lawyers from Pinsent Masons, tunity to learn about some highlighting the consequences for recent important changes to employers and individuals who fail to UK health and safety law and adequately protect their employees its enforcement and effective ways of and others from the risk of work-reprotecting their staff from the risk of lated injury and ill health. It will be for suffering work-related injury and ill the audience to determine the verdict. health courtesy of free seminars being Neal Stone, Deputy Chief Execrun by the British Safety Council at utive of the British Safety Council, the Health & Safety North exhibition who has overseen the development at the USN Bolton Arena on of the seminar programme 7-8 October 2015. and will be chairing the As the official education presentations with Steve partner for the annual twoSumner OBE, said: “The day Health & Safety North Health & Safety North exhibition run by Western Exhibition and Conference Business Exhibitions, the is the premier ‘must-atBritish Safety Council has tend’ annual event for all arranged for expert speakthose involved in the maners to provide insight and agement of occupational advice concerning health and safety the regulation and risks in the north Health & Safety North, enforcement of of England and workplace health 7-8 October 2015 – British beyond. and safety and “The seminars Safety Council seminar explore how best to will explore some programme improve the manof the key legal agement of health and enforcement and safety risks. changes arising The presentations will be delivered by from the current and previous govexperts from the regulatory, legal and ernments’ health and safety reform health and safety fields, and will cover programmes; and seek to improve topics such as recent and planned employers’ understanding of how changes to the law and supporting best to protect workers from injury guidance; trends in enforcement and and ill health, which is estimated to prosecution; and measuring health cost UK society £14.2bn a year. and safety performance to identify “Mike Robinson, the Chief Execareas for improvement. utive of the British Safety Council, There will also be a mock crimmy colleagues and I look forward to inal health and safety trial of a busimeeting visitors to Health and Safety ness and its director hosted and acted North on Stand E2. We will be pleased 14 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

to explain how our extensive range of health and safety training, qualifications, advisory, audits and membership services can help you and your business improve your overall health and safety performance.” Conference: Wednesday 7 October • HSE at 40 and beyond – Kate Haire, Head of Local Authority Unit, Health and Safety Executive • ‘Michael’s story: the impact of not managing risk effectively’ - Louise Taggart, health and safety training and project delivery professional • Health and safety performance: how do you think you’re doing? – Dr Luise Vassie, independent consultant and adviser • Changes: recent and anticipated – Lee Hughes, Associate, Addleshaw Goddard LLP. Conference: Thursday 8 October • Working across multiple sites and borders – Neil Budworth, Vice President for HSSSEQ for Clean Energy/Director of HSSSEQ for E & I, Amec Foster Wheeler • Mock health and safety trial – Pinsent Masons LLP.

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SAFETY INDIA 2015 to be commenced in October at Mumbai

A Mr. Michael Belcher, CSP, ASSE President, USA

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fter his historic election win in May 2014, Indian Prime Minister Mr.Modi told the country of 1.2 billion people, nearly half of whom voted in the world’s largest display of democracy,he would work “to make the 21st Century India’s century.” By almost any economic measure, India is poised to make it so. India’s economy grew at an annual rate of 7 percent for the second quarter in 2015.India is home to industry-leading companies in almost every sector, employing a record number of people who are forming an emerging middle class, according to the World Bank. If Prime Minister Modi is successful in passing needed economic reforms on taxes, land and labor issues, most economists believe India will be able to grow its economy to dizzying heights. But those reforms also must include adopting occupational safety and health (OSH) best practices to ensure the expansion of the country’s infrastructure, manufacturing and residential areas are constructed to protect the workers who build them and the citizens who ultimately use them. As president of the American Society of Safety Engineers, the world’s oldest professional safety society, I am proud of the work ASSE is doing to recruit some of the best OSH professionals in the country as members. Since ASSE opened its first India chapter in March 2012 in Chennai, membership has grown dramatically; adding three new chapters in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Building on the success of last year’s professional development conference, I encourage every safety

professional and business leader to attend SAFETY INDIA 2015 in Mumbai from October 15-17. It will offer the latest trends and thought-leadership relating to businesses in manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, automotive and many others. The conference will feature two prominent global keynote speakers: Rixio Medina, CSP, USA and Drew Bennett, Australia. In addition, we have invited business leaders from such companies as UL, Tata Group, Reliance, Johnson Controls, Honeywell and others to the Executive Leadership Forum to share their outlook and trends in safety and health both in India and globally. In all, we will have over 20 sessions and individual technical tracks. Also, on October 15 during the Award Ceremony the names of the winners for the first DL Shah Trust/ASSE Safety Awards Program will be announced. So this is the event not to be missed!For more details, updates, or to register for the upcoming conference. Economic growth can’t be sustained without occupational safety and health procedures in place to make them successful. If you are a safety professional attending Safety India 2015 to enhance your skillsets or a business owner hoping to learn how to manage risks better, be part of a safety movement that will only help India own this century. I look forward to seeing you in Mumbai!

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HID Global introduces long-range solutions for combined door access & “Hands-Free” parking & gate control

News Highlights: • New long-range access control portfolio enables users to open doors and parking gates without opening the window or stopping the vehicle. • Long-range iCLASS SE readers and credentials make it possible for organizations to combine parking, gate and door access control on a single card for a secure and convenient solution. • Solutions include powerful end-to-end communications security and advanced identity data encryption.

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ID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has expanded its iCLASS SE® platform with long-range ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) solutions that provide new options for opening doors and parking gates from a distance. The addition of long-range iCLASS SE readers and credentials enable organizations to combine parking gate and door access control on a single card. The convenient solution makes it possible to read credentials from inside a vehicle at distances of up to 16.4 feet (5 meters) from the reader. “HID Global now offers an easier way for our customers to add parking and gate control to their security infrastructure, with new long-range access

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options that enhance user convenience while improving the flow of people and vehicles to and from facilities,” said John Fenske, vice president of product marketing – Physical Access Control with HID Global. “Our new portfolio of readers and credentials significantly expands the capabilities of an organization’s access control systems across UHF and smart card technologies. The new solution has already delivered proven security and convenience benefits in early deployments at installations spanning hundreds of readers and more than a million credentials.” HID Global’s long-range solutions portfolio includes a new rugged and weather-resistant reader that has been optimized for outdoor use. The iCLASS SE U90 Long Range reader can be used from distances of up to 16.4 feet (5 meters) and features advanced encryption along with end-to-end communications technology for the industry’s highest level of UHF access control security. Also available is a dual-technology iCLASS SE and UHF credential for use with the UHF reader and other iCLASS SE platform readers, providing a single solution for seamless door, parking and gate control.

The new solution enables the following capabilities: • Hands-free parking access at the gate without having to roll down the window: The iCLASS SE U90 reader allows users to activate gate control from inside the car. • “No-stop” hands-free parking access with the iCLASS SE U90 reader and UHF credentials: Offers a highly secure, long distance option for parking gate control and the additional benefit of improved vehicle flow through parking facilities. • Integrated parking and gate control with building access: High frequency architectures can combine door and parking control on a single credential. • Higher security: The readers support OSDP to extend security across all communications connections, including long distances between readers and controllers. About HID Global HID Global is the trusted source for innovative products, services, solutions, and know-how related to the creation, management, and use of secure identities for millions of customers around the world. The company’s served markets include physical and logical access control, including strong authentication and credential management; card printing and personalization; visitor management systems; highly secure government and citizen ID; and identification RFID technologies used in animal ID and industry and logistics applications. The company’s primary brands include ActivID®, EasyLobby®, FARGO®, IdenTrust®, LaserCard®, Lumidigm®, Quantum Secure®, and HID®. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID Global has over 2,200 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID Global® is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. For more information, Website: www.hidglobal.com www.ind-safety.com

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Sparsh’s SAATHI - The Companion Tracker Device

parsh, India’s only CCTV manufacturing company has come up with yet another innovative product in its Security Portfolio unique and one of its kind in India. Saathi as righty coined is a tracker device to monitor the movement of kids, elderly people or also may be used by companies to keep track of their employees. This device is specially designed to track and ensure safety of you near and dear ones. Saathi comes with a unique set of features like Locate via Mobile or Web App: Locate you loved one

through Saathi Mobile Application on your Android and iOS smart phones. Web portal on internet to track your loved ones SOS and Family Numbers: 3 prefixed call numbers to communicate with 3 different persons by a click of a button. Authentication of parents, school: Only Allowed user will have the authentication details to use the tracking function. GEO Fencing: You can draw and assign at

least 5 different areas in map. These areas are called Geo Fencing. Trusted areas can be Home, School, Parks in Society etc. Alert and Notification: Parents can set when they want a notification and what type of notification. Multiple recipients can be set for notifications. Notification can be in the form of SMS, Call or an App alert. History of Location: Parents can see the location history of their children. History days can be 2 or 3 days or as per requirement.

For more information, Website: www.sparshsecuritech.com

smartSINGLE NG launch smartSINGLE NG - The Faster Card based Single Door Access control & Attendance System with a 32 bit Processor smartSINGLE NG, is very fast and efficient in all processing and communication functions, faster than any other in its category, making it an ideal option for any organization with a fairly large or very large number of employees as well as for schools. Besides this, it also offers several other advantages in support. • A Stand Alone Single Door Attendance Terminal & Access Control. smartSINGLE NG simultaneously provides Access Control as well for a Single Door. • Most efficient Push Mechanism, for Multi Location Application, to push data from multiple locations to the central location almost in real time. • Real Time Resource Management through GPRS. With the help of the staff attendance, recorded as early 24 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

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as in the staff bus itself, and reported through GPRS in real time, resources can be organized and managed for the day well in time. Attendance and Security for children travelling by school buses. smartSINGLE records attendance of pupils in the school buses and communicates the same to the mobile DVR in the bus, to be forward it to the server in the central location in the school via GPRS POE for Minimum Cabling. With Power on Ethernet, there is no need to have a separate power connection. Added Security for access to the Device. Configurable card verification has been provided for extra security, in addition to the usual login id and password, to access the Controller device. Data Security. The IP address of the authorized computer/s is mapped with that of the Controller, thus

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making the downloading of the data very secure. Enhanced Security Features: - Anti pass back, facility/establishment code, Time zone, Duress Card/finger for enhanced security. Remote and easy Online Up-gradation of the Firmware: - The Device has an inbuilt capability for an online up gradation of the firmware. LED Indication: - Device has inbuilt tri-color LED which indicate various kind of device transaction process ie; Access Granted, Unauthorized Access, Command Activated, etc. Compact and Elegant Look: - An aesthetic and elegant design with big LCD and capacitive touch sense keypad is a value addition to the interior of the premises.

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Sony’s 4K security camera now available for purchase in Asia Pacific Sony announces SNC-VM772R availability in Asia Pacific set to deliver 4K imaging capabilities, bandwidth optimization and intelligent scene capture

ony announces that its highly regarded 4K SNC-VM772R video security camera will be available for purchase in Asia Pacific from October 2015. Designed to address the security industry’s concerns around achieving both high resolution and high sensitivity as well as increased system costs, the new model combines the enhanced resolution of 4K with low-light sensitivity, bandwidth optimisation features, and intelligent scene capture to adopt the best picture quality. Announced as part of Sony’s 4K mission, the camera will give security users the ability to capture content at four times the resolution of Full HD. With the exceptional detail provided by 4K technology, security professionals can expand their wide 26 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

area surveillance and still capture, magnify and examine the smallest parts of a scene with a single camera. The SNC-VM772R camera combines these benefits with enhanced visibility, reduced total system costs and flexible, easy installation. “4K is soon to be a video security standard,” said Mr. Riki Nishimura, General Manager of Visual Security Solutions Division, Professional Solutions Company (PSAP) at Sony Electronics Asia Pacific. “But 4K imaging is about more than just increased resolution. It’s also expanding the application potential of security cameras and helping to transform security and surveillance. The increased resolution of Sony’s 4K video security camera covers a larger area, improves situational awareness and ensures

nothing is missed – all benefits the market has been crying out for. We’ve already received substantial interest in the SNC-VM772R across Europe and the product promises to be a real game changer for the market as customers unlock the true value of 4K imaging.” Fiegl + Spielberger, an Austrian electro-technology company which specialises in bespoke security concepts is the first to provide the SNCVM772R to its customers in Europe. The company is already using the model at a large bakery for surveillance across the site, from production areas through to the car park. “Innovation like 4K camera technology is essential when it comes to meeting the growing demands of our customers” says Bernhard Bachofner, Managing Partner at Fiegl & Spielberger Solution GmbH. “From our point of view, the biggest advantages of the new camera are its innovative features. When combined with the higher resolution, they open up a host of new opportunities in large-scale surveillance”. The introduction of the SNCVM772R to the security industry extends Sony’s 4K leadership in the broadcast and production industries, where Sony’s 4K cameras are shooting blockbuster movies, popular television shows and major sporting events. Sony’s 4K digital cinema projectors are in movie theaters worldwide and Sony’s 4K TVs bring content to consumers.

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Matrix SATATYA HVR1624P

atrix SATATYA HVR1624P is a 24 channel enterprise-grade Hybrid Video Recorder which offers the benefits of a highly mature Analog solution and security enhancements of IP solution Organizations already using analog video surveillance can protect their existing investment in cameras and wiring and add IP cameras at new or critical points. For new video surveillance projects, Matrix SATATYA HVR allows mixed use of analog cameras and IP cameras depending on various factors like image quality, distance, wiring-feasibility and cost. Key Features: Video Channels: 16 Analog + 24 IP and Total 24 Channels Monitoring: 2 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 CVBS Main, 1 CVBS Spot, 16 Channel Loop Output Audio: 16 Audio Loop Input, 1 Audio Output

Management: Local CMS to Monitor Cameras from 5 HVRs on a Screen Recording: Camera wise Motion and Scheduled Centralized Recording Playback and Search: Timeline and Event based Search Backup: Scheduled and Manual backup to NAS/FTP and USB Notification: Calling a Responsible Person in case of any Event from the Mobile Application Network: 2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports for 130Mbps Throughput Connectivity: Free Matrix DNS and 3G/LTE Support Bandwidth Optimization: Dual Streaming for Viewing and Recording Integration: Ethernet based Integration with Matrix Access Control

An innovative, technology driven and customer focused organization; Matrix is committed to keep pace with the revolutions in the telecom and security industries. With more than 40% of its human resources dedicated to the development of new products, Matrix has launched cutting-edge products like IP-PBX, Universal Gateways, VoIP Gateways and Terminals, GSM Gateways, Access Control and Time-Attendance Systems, Video Surveillance System and Fire Alarm Systems. These solutions are feature-rich, reliable and conform to the international standards. Having global foot-prints in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Africa through an extensive network of more than 500 channel partners, Matrix ensures that the products serve the needs of its customers faster and longer. Matrix has gained trust and admiration of customers representing the entire spectrum of industries. Matrix has won many international awards for its innovative products.

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Matrix Comsec Established in 1991, Matrix is a leader in Telecom and Security solutions for modern businesses and enterprises.

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MX ULTRA DIGITAL PoE with AUDIO IP CAMERA WITH Ultra Digital PoE (Power Over Ethernet) and Audio MX Ultra Digital PoE (With Audio) Specifying Power over Ethernet brings many advantages to an installation : Time and cost savings - by reducing the time and expense of having electrical power cabling installed. Network cables do not require a qualified electrician to fit them, and can be located anywhere. Flexibility - without being tethered to an electrical outlet, devices such as IP cameras and repositioned easily if required. Safety - POE delivery is intelligent, and designed to protect network equipment from overload, under powering, or incorrect installation. Reliability - POE power comes from a central and universally compatible source, rather than a collection of distributed wall adapters. It can be backed-up by an uninterruptible power supply, or controlled to easily disable or reset devices. Scalability - having power available on the network means that installation and distribution of network connections is simple and effective. How does MX Ultra Digital PoE (With Audio) work? Power over Ethernet or PoE describes any of several standardized or ad-hoc systems which pass electrical power along with data on Ethernet cabling. This allows a single cable to provide both data connection and electrical power to devices such as wireless access points or IP cameras. Unlike standards such as Universal Serial Bus which also power devices over the data cables, PoE allows long cable lengths. Power may be carried on the same conductors as the data, or it may be carried on 30 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

dedicated conductors in the same cable. Main Features of MX Ultra Digital PoE : PoE provides both data and power connections in one cable, so equipment doesn’t require a separate cable for each need. For equipment that does not already have a power or data connection, PoE can be attractive when the power demand is modest. Our PoE Cameras with Audio which are compatible with all MX NVRs and 3in1 DVRs. MX PoE-Audio Cameras are hum-free and with crystal clear sound in HDMI,AV and through LAN-WAN Outputs also. It Comes with in-built Audio and most important is are compatible with all Network

Switches. Specification of MX PoE Audio : 1-way audio • Built-in microphone : 2mm, Compression : G.726 - 16K, G.711 A-law and µ-law • Sampling rate : 8 KHz • Default bit rate : 16 Kbps • MX PoE with Audio is compatible with All MX NVRs & DVRs • MX PoE with Audio is HUMM free through HDMI, AV & LAN-WAN • MX PoE with Audio is compatible with all Network Switches • MX PoE with Audio is available in Active and Passive versions • MX PoE camera is available with INBUILT-AUDIO • LED indicators for Power input indication • Data and Power transmission distance up to 120 meters • Supports IEEE 802.3 Ethernet power standard • Direct current DC 48V power input and 12Voutput • Connect the ground line correctly, so that it could extend the lifespan of the product. • High quality design ensures that the equipment is stable and reliable. For more information, Website: www.mdrelectronics.com www.ind-safety.com

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Zicom formally enters IoT business Eyes Huge Opportunities • Launches Zicom Care - A Revolutionary Customer Centric Initiative • Targets 100,000 Customers By March 2017 • 24X7 Support Service Along With Security Cover

n yet another trend setting initiative that will benefit legions of customers across India, Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited (BSE: 531404&NSE: ZICOM), India’s market leader in electronic and cloud-based security solutions today announces their foray into the business of Internet of Things( IoT) business by offering security services under SaaS ( Security as a Service ). We live in an age where our security, physical and digital cannot be taken for granted. As we evolve as a society, our threats evolve too. Zicom IOT business has come up with various solutions that cater to individuals, housing societies & enterprises. After testing the waters for the last two years, the company has acquired over 15,000 client accounts. With its solid customer base, Zicom is making a bold foray at a right time when the Indian market is getting ready for an explosion of Internet-connected home appliances & consumer devices. Speaking at the launch of Zicom Care, Mr. Manohar Bidaye, Chairman, Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited told the packed gathering at MIG Cricket Club in Bandra, Mumbai, “Zicom is moving up the value chain. It successfully completed a long journey of 20 years in which many things changed save the company’s unflinching commitment to its customers. Caring is in the DNA of Zicom. With Zicom Care, we hope to build a strong relationship with our customers and offer them real value,”

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Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pramoud Rao said “We as a company have been extremely pained and concerned over the rising levels of threats and the alarming trend of brutal violence. Our police have done an admirable job in combating some of them but it would be naive on our part to expect them to manage a population of 1.2 Billion with scant resources and outdated policies. Services Offered By Zicom Care • CCTV Monitoring Services • Intruder Alarm Monitoring • Vehicle Tracking & Monitoring • Fire Alarm Monitoring • Attendance Monitoring • ATM Alarm Monitoring • Customer Footfall Counting Services • Security Service for Women / Children and Senior Citizens • Security Services for Housing Societies in Mumbai and Pune These are being offered as Remote Monitoring Service (RMS) from Zicom Command Centre (ZCC) 24x7, 365 days in a year. The company’s robust service network encompasses over 1,000 cities in India. Leveraging the power of cloud computing, Zicom is providing services that cover personal, societal and enterprise security. Growing IoT Market A survey recently conducted by Tripwire disclosed that the number of installed Internet of Things (IoT)

devices will reach 28 billion by 2020 which will deliver global economic value add of $1.9 trillion. Also, according to MarketsandMarkets, the market size of global M2M Connections is expected to reach $35.16 billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 11.57 percent between 2015 and 2020. Among cellular M2M connections, the highest number of connections is expected to be of 3G connectivity, followed by 2G and 4G connectivity. The 4G M2M connections are projected to grow at the fastest rate. Zicom is negotiating with enterprises, state governments, banks, hotels and educational institutions to offer its variety of services on its IoT platform. With 75% of companies from across industries are already exploring IoT, Zicom is well poised to reap the rewards from this nascent but growing market. About Zicom Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd. is the leading electronic security brand in India. The Company offers a wide range of products and customized solutions including services in Intrusion and Burglar Alarm Systems, Access Control Systems, Fire Detection Systems, CCTV Surveillance Systems, Central Monitoring Station and Video Monitoring Station, etc., with focus on retail and SME sectors. Zicom has pan-India operations with service capabilities in 1023 cities. For more information, Website: www.zicom.com www.ind-safety.com

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Suprema extends versatility of BioStation 2 with addition of EM, HID Prox, HID iClass SE Models.

uprema, a global leader in biometrics and security, announced the three additional RF card format variant models to its BioStation 2 line up. The new models support 125KHz EM, 125KHz HID Prox, and 13.56MHz HID iClass SE RF standards and complete the RF line up that already supported 13.56MHz MiFare/DesFire/DesFire EV1/Felica/NFC formats. The new additions will help Suprema to expand its customer base with specific RF card format requirements, especially in the US and UK. BioStation 2 blends powerful hardware and sophisticated algorithms to improve accuracy and provide matching speeds of up to 20,000 fingerprints per second. The performance is matched with a large user and log capacity to accommodate mid to enterprise level applications.

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Combined with IP65-rated structure and Power-over-Ethernet capability along with a new optical sensor that enhances the capture of wet or dry fingers allows the terminal to be installed in both indoor and outdoor settings. The terminal features extensive communication interfaces including TCP/IP, RS485, Wiegand and USB and offers built-in WiFi to extend its versatility. About Suprema Inc. Suprema Inc. is a global leader in biometrics and security technology. By combining world renowned biometric algorithms with superior engineering, Suprema is able to continually develop and manufacture reliable industry leading products. Suprema’s extensive portfolio of products include biometric access control systems, time & attendance devices, fingerprint/live scanners and embedded fingerprint modules. Suprema supports worldwide sales network that spans across more than 133 countries around the world and was the first biometrics company listed on Korea’s stock market (KOSDAQ 094840). For more information, Website: www.supremainc.com www.ind-safety.com

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Security measures for Pharmaceutical and R&D labs - Solus Enterprise Access Control

harmaceutical industry has gone through major changes in the recent years and is one of the fastest growing wealth producing sectors. These rapid changes and the growing need have created a challenging environment. Some of the challenges faced by the pharmaceutical industry are outlined below: • Remote Security access control is needed for centralized management across all units • Access control must address varying access requirements • Workforce management – unplanned leaves, Shifts, payroll and overtime • Visitor screening and tracking • Management of facilities like Canteen and Parking • Instant visibility of events and exceptions and real time updates • Video monitoring of sensitive areas

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Solutions for R & D Centers and Labs Having served leading pharmaceutical companies in the past, we at Solus closely work with you to understand your specific security needs and adapt our integrated security solutions to manage all aspects of your security. Solus has cherry picked security products and solutions, which are most suitable for the pharmaceutical industry • Restricted access rights: whether access to building or departments or labs controlled by access cards, keypads or biometric readers, ensuring that the rights person gets access to sensitive areas • CCTV Integration and alarm module: when threats occur, video recordings or camera views can be studied in real time and real time alerts on anomalous behavior, unauthorized access and other exceptions • Time and Attendance: Get a real

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picture of staff’s time keeping through detailed data on attendance, time off, overtime, requests and approvals Visitor Management: Keep track of unwanted Visitors by registering Visitor information, limited access, tracking In visitors, out visitors and timed out Visitors Reports and analytics: view real time analytics reporting and dashboards Complete audit trail of all activities Web based solution for managing access from anywhere so that you’re not confined to a single workstation

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Nohmi India : Global leadership through technology innovation We are open to share our knowledge with anyone who would like to be updated on Latest Technologies and prevailing Codes & Standards.

Q. Today corporates are more conscious about fire detection & suppression products, how do you counter this demand of fire safety systems in India? We do agree that corporates are much more conscious than before in terms of installing good Fire Protection & Suppression systems than before. There is a greater amount of knowledge with more professional consultants and trained end users who would like the systems to work in case of fire. We have more stress on high quality design to meet national & International standards, we have enhanced our teams not only at our HO a Gurgaon but also locally so that we can be close to customer. We have a 99 year old Japanese Fire product & installation company which gives us an edge over others in terms of installation practices & 40 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

project management skills which is imparted from our Japan office. We also have local teams which are trained both on design and project management. Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain? We believe in training & having technical seminars which would enhance the knowledge of end-users and consultants. This would also give them an insight of the latest technology which is available today which can increase effectiveness of the Fire Detection & Suppression Systems. We are open to share our knowledge with whomever is interested to learn more on the latest technology which would also include our channel partners who would be designing, installing and maintaining Nohmi system.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products in India? We have Nitrogen Inert gas Suppression which is one of the most environmentally friendly gas and listed in NFPA 2001 as an approved Clean Agent. Some of the very large systems installed at NTPC, Indian Oil, Oil India & LNG plants has been installed by us. On the detection side we have one of the largest touch screen in the industry which is very user friendly Fire Alarm panel. The industry is going the Touch Screen way and we have been one of the pioneers with the Touch Screen panel. We also have Aspiration Systems. All the products is with UL listing. We also have products with Japanese approvals and also some specialized products for high ceiling applications which can be used instead of Sprinklers. We www.ind-safety.com

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Mr. T.Takahira - M.D., with Mr.Ajit Raghavan - Joint M.D. Nohmi Bosai India

are one of the leading Japanese EPC companies which can give a turnkey solution for any Fire Detection or suppression Systems. Q. Does “India” as market has a great potential? What are the key performance areas? One of the big potential I see is in Tall Buildings, if we analyze the max height of the Fire ladder which is available only in Mumbai is 90 mts. Even for that to work we need clearances on the ground. There has been approval given for buildings which are 200 mts + so we will have to have very good internal Fire Protection, Detection & passive fire protection. All the tall buildings would be a great potential for Fire Companies in India. With more than 100 smart cites coming up there could be both retrofit www.ind-safety.com

and Greenfield projects. Q. According to you what are the factors affecting the Fire Safety business? One of the key factors is builders renting out the entire buildings or part of the building to MNC, IT Companies etc. The main system is being provided by the builder who at times want a system which is just fit to purpose and done just to get Fire approval from authorities. There have also been times when the quality of workmanship is very poor and it does effect the fit out jobs on individual floors when the company wants to move in. There have also been customers who want to supply items like pumps, Valves etc. The big question is who carries the system warranty. In case of a fire and if the system doesn’t work there

would be a blame game between the suppliers and installers. Q. What is your vision for your company? We want to be the No1 Fire Company in India, we have started our internal training and has been creating Regional Hubs to support the growth in India. We want to deliver high quality projects to our customers, support and maintain our installations. At Nohmi India, we are committed to doing the right thing in all aspects of our business. This requires that all of us, every day, exhibit an unwavering dedication to the highest ethical standards. We work diligently across our organization to reinforce the fundamental premise that every employee carries a share of the responsibility for the conduct and success of our company. INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2015 | 41

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FLIR: New Fire Fighting Thermal Imaging camera at Revolutionary Price of Rs. 1.15 Lakhs !! customers in India who are using our products for different applications.

Mr. T. P. Singh, Country Manager, India - Instruments, FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd. Q. Before we go to your new revolutionary product K2, Please advise us on FLIR as a company ? FLIR is Global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of thermal imaging cameras for a wide variety of applications that offers affordable, fully integrated thermal imaging and measurement solutions for applications such as Predictive Maintenance, condition monitoring, R&D, Fire fighting, security and surveillance etc. Our Thermography products are extensively being used Globally. FLIR is listed on NASDAQ and our 2014 global turnover was USD 1.5 Billion. We have approx. 3000 employees globally Q. Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your presence in India ? FLIR is present in India since 2011 and the business has been growing very good. We have many happy 42 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

Q. What is the technology behind your products ? This is an interesting technology. As a theory, almost all objects around us emit infrared(IR) radiations which our eyes cannot see. See image below- Infrared energy (A) coming from an object is focused by the optics (B) onto an infrared detector (C). The detector sends the information to sensor electronics (D) for image processing. The electronics translate the data coming from the detector into an image (E) that can be viewed in the viewfinder or on a standard video monitor or LCD screen.

Infrared thermography is the art of transforming an infrared image into a radiometric one; every pixel in a radiometric image is actually a temperature measurement, so temperature values to be read from the image. This makes the thermal imaging camera a perfect tool for firefighting applications. Since IR radiations are everywhere, these cameras have application almost at all the places.

Q. What are main firefighting applications for these TIC ? The main applications are listed below: a) Seeing through SmokeThermal cameras can see through smoke, giving firefighters better situational awareness, both of where they are in the building, and where they are in relation to their team members. It also helps them find people trapped in the fire. Thermal cameras are also vital tools when helping firefighters attack the fire. Obviously, the fire itself is easy to see in a thermal imager, but the relatively cold water being sprayed from the hoses also shows up clearly on a thermal image, so firefighters can make sure they get water on the fire as effectively and efficiently as possible.

With the FLIR K-Series you can see clearly through smoke

b) Measuring TemperaturesK-Series thermal cameras can measure temperature from a distance, helping protect firefighters against a dangerous phenomenon called rollover â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the stage of a fire in which unburned, superheated gases gathered at the ceiling in an enclosed area ignite.

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Continued from page no.42 By monitoring the temperature of the ceiling with the thermal camera while trying to cool down the smoke, they can know that if the temperature exceeds a certain value a rollover may be imminent and react appropriately. c) Search & Rescue- Firefighters do more than fight fires – often they’re called on to find missing or injured people. A thermal camera’s ability to see in the dark makes it an invaluable tool in SAR missions. d) Wildfires- Thermal imaging cameras show clearly the hot spots where “underground fire” is still burning. By further extinguishing and cooling down the area spontaneous combustion can be prevented. e) Overhaul During Overhaul the burned area is carefully examined for hot spots that can cause the fire to reignite. These “hot spots” will clearly show up on a thermal image so that they can be further cooled down or extinguished Q. Can this unit help to prevent fire ? Thermal Imaging is an effective tool to prevent fire which happen due to loose electrical connections. Thermal Camera can see the heat being generated by loose connections much before our eyes can notice. If proper preventive maintenance schedule is followed and preventive action is taken, this can prove to be a very effective equipment for fire prevention applications. Q. You say your new launch-K2 as a revolutionary product. Please explain how ? This is our new flagship product at affordable price having great features like compactness, ruggedness with crisp and clear image capabilities. We used our own money to invent new detector which helped us to 44 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

make many new innovative products for different applications. K2 has been designed specifically for fire fighting applications and the same will be sold in India at revolutionary price of INR 114,999/- plus tax. This price may look unbelievable to the community which has been using similar product. The looks, feel, image quality and price- all are remarkable. I strongly recommend readers of this article to come and visit us at booth no A16/Hall 12 A during Fire India show- this product is on display. This affordable product can definitely help many organisations who have problem of funds. Since this product is so economical, this can go to each and every hand who will undergo fire fighting missions at very demanding situations. Q. Are there any new developments for high end cameras too? Yes, there are. We have new model K65 which is NFPA approved. a. Being able to store video clips on an internal memory is important during firefighting training. Also real interventions can be recorded. Video clips can be evaluated afterwards for training purposes. FLIR K55 can store 200 files (images or video clips). It records up to 600 minutes in video in clips of maximum 5 minutes each. b. K-Series cameras can be upgraded over the internet by downloading the latest firmware updates, so users will never have to send their cameras back for routine upgrades. c. Flexible Scene Enhancement (FSX)- Details in the thermal image

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are enhanced through digital image processing inside the camera. The result is an ultra-sharp thermal image that shows more detail. FSX makes it easier for firefighters to find their way in smoke filled rooms. Even in scenes with extreme temperature dynamics that are typical for a firefighting environment. Examples are: Q. Are these cameras rugged & come with good backup warranty ? We are maintaining highest standard of quality and our products confirm the same. Every K-Series camera is backed by a full 2-year warranty, but that’s only the start: the heart of the camera, the infrared detector, is covered by a full 10-year warranty. Only FLIR can cover the detector for 10 years because we design and manufacture the detectors ourselves so we have full control over the quality of these vital components. Q. last question, Mr. Singh, whats your background ? I am a graduate Engineer with degree of B.E in Electronics and Communication. I did my management course from IIM, Calcutta and have more than 21 years of work experience. I am responsible for Sales of Instruments division of FLIR in India.

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Q. Today corporates are more conscious about fire control & communication products, how do you countering this demand of fire safety systems in India?? Fire Safety is an issue for which counter measures are in place in most of the developed world. But in developing countries there are many gaps which needs to be filled. First of all the implementation of the counter measures is priority, the implementation of the measures is multiple agency task, right from the authorities to contractors. The fine print in authoritative documents like National Building Code needs to be implemented. Along with that the ease and convenience of the systems is of utmost importance along with the training of the personnel Pelican Products is playing a significant role in Fire and Safety Industry globally and now for the last four years in India as well. Our main aim is to provide the products relevant for the industry which in realty prove to be helpful in the time of crisis. e.g Pelican Safety Torch is the most valuable product , which ensures safety of the personnel using the Safety Torch in hazard areas .Our focus has been to educate various Fire Authorities whether it is Fire Departments or Safety departments of Industry like Oil and Gas Companies Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain? We have been going around through

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various channels like Media, Trade Shows, Publications or personal interactions to reach the audience and educate them about the value of the Safety Torches or the Transport Cases. The other significant initiatives are the Local approvals of our Products, We have been working all through with agencies like PESO (Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization) to get the approval of some of our lead products in Safety Lights and we are glad to inform the industry that we have been able to get the approval for the Safety Lantern 9415 from PESO Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India? Market opportunities are immense, it is just that we reach the right industry and the people. We see the large opportunities in our Lighting Business apart from good opportunities for the Cases meant for First Medical Response. We have been able to convert then opportunities in the business for a last couple of years and we see the growth trajectory especially in the Lighting Products business Q. Does “India” as market has a great potential? What are the key performance areas? India has a great potential in F&S Markets along with Disaster Management Industry. Key Performance areas are O&G, Fire Departments, Municipal

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Continued from page no.46 products, a torch is a torch, but a Safety Torch is just not the torch. Somebody going in Hazard area with just a “Torch”, is likely to put himself in a challenging situation rather than easing of the rescue operation.

Councils, National Disaster Management Authority, Commercial Complexes, Hotels and many more Q. Could you brief us the Indian & global scenario of fire safety & communication industry? Pelican supports the F&S Indutry globally right from North America to Europe and now Asia. We are well established player in the Industry supported by agencies like ATEX, UL etc. We supply millions of Safety lights and Transport Cases to Industry worldwide Q. According to you what are the factors affecting the life safety product business? The major factor, I would only name one is the awareness of the right 48 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving the fire safety industry? Today, the Indian Market is implementing the right processes with the appropriate products available for the space used internationally. But the main areas of focus in technological area is to have the products which are usable and implementable in confined space, the industry needs to really have a closer look in the areas where we are not able to contain the fire, e.g the close cluster of the dwellings in large cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and elsewhere. We can’t expect a loaded generator to be used in confined or high rise buildings. The answer for that can be Pelican’s Remote Area Lighting Systems which are compact and easy to use with no noise to distract the operation. Also Pelican Cases can be used to carry all the valuable equipment’s to the site of disaster with convenience and comfort, not to forget confidence Q. What is your vision for your company? Our vision for the Indian Market is the strong growth year on year with the support of our Partners and the Industry along with approved products based on Indian agencies We are working closely with all the stakeholders to achieve our Goals and look forward to sustainable business and realistic growth aligned to the market growth www.ind-safety.com

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“Lot of safety awareness has come in India but there is lot to be done” Mr. Kamal Mittal, CEO, Aktion Safety Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Q. Aktion is strong stakeholder in the business of safety today. Can you define your journey to this remarkable growth? Aktion Safety has always worked hand in hand with the specific requirements of the users. We are very particular about the quality and services of our products. We believe in developing relation with our esteemed customers. I believe that marketing communication also has a vital role to play. We are present in major national & international exhibitions and we exercise media plan to communicate the information to the users & buyers. We have strong presence in print media as well. Aktion has acquired its position with comprehensive approach of quality products & strong communication. Q. Manpower is the most integral factor for growth, How do you mange it for optimum output? An organisation is not about its machines, infrastructure etc. Its’ about the quality of people work with you. We are very particular about the training and productivity of our staff. We provide conducive atmosphere and encourage them to think out of the box. We have training sessions for the marketing team. The training includes 50 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

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product information, personal grooming and presentation in the market. We do have sessions for the production team as well to train them how to maintain quality. I also believe that motivation to the team member is job of the management and that has to come within for good performance. We keep our communication open with them to understand them better and assure their performance. Q. What is your customer retention policy? We believe in customer delight. We make sure that the products should be of superior quality & delivery should be on time. We serve them with best prices. Q. What potential of safety market you see in India? Lot of safety awareness has come in India but there is lot to be done. If you compare safety norms in comparison to the developed nation we are way behind and hence I see lot of potential for the growth of safety market in India. Safety should be an

Q. What are your expansion plans for your company? We are expanding our business avenues in PSUs, Government Sectors etc. We are also working on increasing our exports to the countries we have little presence. Q. How do you see “Make in India Program” launched by our PM Mr. Modi? That’s a very good move and we support it as Indian manufacturer. This will enable our economy to flourish further and will place more business opportunities to grow. Q. How do you tackle with competition in the market? We do not believe in competing. We set our own benchmark and try to raise the bar every time with our efforts. We strive to meet the customer satisfaction. We try to build a relation with our esteemed buyers and try to win their trust. Their trust in us is our earning. Q. Any message to the readers? Safety is never costly. Make safety an attitude. www.ind-safety.com

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Marching the growth horizon Mr. Ashish Parekh, Director- Exports & Mr. Bharat Parekh, CEO & Mr. D.P. Parekh, Managing Director, Fire Safety Devices Pvt. Ltd.

Q. What “Firechem” is introducing new in the market? We have introduced bladder tanks, foam making equipments which are very useful with our foams and it was done on special recommendations from our existing overseas customers. We are one of the few companies in India who has UL listed foam equipments as well as UL listed foams this rare combination makes us one stop rendezvous for our customers. Besides this we have AFFF 1%, AR-FFFP 3/3 and AR-AFFF 1/3 which nobody has in India with UL approval apart from us. Q. How are you positioning your company? We understand the importance of branding of the company and hence “FIRECHEM” was re-branded with new logo and innovative company profile to match the international standard, inaugurated at Interschutz 2015 at Hannover, Germany. This rebranding not only brought more confidence to our existing customers from world over but also generated huge response and queries from new customers. Q. Kindly specify the significance of branding? Branding is communication with 52 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

the market. It speaks volumes about the stature of the company. Having reached to a stature and acquired market position a company has to reflect it, to its branding. Our rebranding is focusing on strong worldwide presence of “FIRECHEM” and innovative solutions and products. Q. How do you see “Make in India” run by our PM? The show had great success for us at Germany in view of “Make in India” program launched by our honourable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. We are manufacturers in India and hence we render our full support to the program and wish to see a great success in this. Q. How are you expanding your segments? We are representing ourselves in national and international exhibitions meeting new customers and showing them our quality product range. We are pleased to share that we have been receiving overwhelming response. We are also focusing on print media advert and our advertisements are placed in all leading publications related to fire and hence we are spreading awareness to attract conventional and

unconventional market segments. Q. In your long career what do you think is the best management style? For me the best management style is to train your people, have trust in them and set them free to work in their own style without any imposition & develop their interest. You will see they will yield results and bear the responsibility. Q. What are the main factors affecting your business? International unstable economic scenario and cheap quality products. Q. Do you think that “China” market crisis will affect India? India is a consumer based market and the economy is in good shape. I do not think it will have much effect on Indian market. Q. How do invest on manpower? We give proper training, motivate them to think out of the box and be innovative in your approach. We run many personality development programs to improve on communication skills. Q. Message for the readers? Fire products are life saving, please do not compromise on quality. www.ind-safety.com

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Q. Could you brief us about overall business activities of your company (tie-ups, associations, reach, network)? Firefly Fire Pumps Pvt. Ltd. is now a renown and leading name in fire pump industry. The core product being pumps and power take offs of various capacities suitable for fire truck applications. As a result of decades of experience in pump designing and manufacturing, we now are the largest producers of vehicle mounted fire pumps in India in its category. With an installed capacity of producing more than 1000 pumps a year, we are now catering to the needs of our customers in around 25 countries around the globe while consecutively enjoying a major share in Indian subcontinent. Firefly is a family owned but a highly professionally managed organization. Ethical and transparent business practices, strong technical knowhow, cutting-edge manufacturing and testing facilities are the backbone of our success. Having strategically located sales and service tieups in various countries, we are now poised to deliver our products and services in the demanding international market. Q. Can you elaborate more about the product portfolio & its applications? Firefly today produces a vast range of portable fire pumps, skid mounted fire pumps, trailer fire pumps, vehicle mounted fire pumps ranging from 1300 to 6000 lpm capacities in normal and high/low pressure models with a recent addition of split shaft power take Offs. Every product has its unique application as far as actual fire fighting on the fire ground is considered. Applications may vary right from dowsing of small incipient fires to complex fires to rescue in natural calamities like flooding earthquakes etc. Whatever the situation, the equipment used to handle such things has to be of highest standards and must be able to perform in most arduous conditions.

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Continued from page no.56 Q. Which are the some of your pioneering products you introduced in the market recently or Is there any plans to launch the new products? Until year 2002 the fire tenders were equipped with simple normal pressure fire pumps which delivered higher volume of water at relatively lesser pressure. This resulted in heavy wastage of water while fire fighting and at the same time heavy property damages were reported due to excessive water usage. Also constant refilling of water tanks of fire tenders became imperative as most of our cities lack in fire hydrant systems. Over and above these pumps proved very inefficient while combating fires in high rise buildings. Taking this into consideration Firefly launched its first high/low pressure pump series in 2003 for the first time in Indian market. These pumps were not only able to perform the duties of the pumps used in the past, but were also able to deliver lesser amount of water at pressures more than five times the normal pressures. This not only saved water but also enhanced the fire fighting ability of the pump. In the point of view of the fire fighters these pumps proved to be more user friendly and came into action more rapidly.

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Such was the popularity of these pumps that almost all the leading fire services in India immediately shifted their pump specifications from normal pressure pumps to high and low pressure pumps which are also popularly known as multi pressure pumps. Although late , but the latest IS standards (IS 950:2012 revision III) laid down in the year 2012 for fire appliances incorporated high and low pressure pumps for fire tenders. Q. How do you account R&D activity in your company? We have a dedicated team which is continuously engaged in R&D activity. Latest 3D designing CAD softwares like Solid Edge, Auto CAD are used for product designing. Firefly has always remained in the forefront to develop and produce newer and newer products by carrying out extensive market study & getting valuable feedbacks from the end users. Recently Firefly has launched its new ENDURA series of fire pumps which is loaded with all such features which are only offered by selected pump manufacturer of international repute. Also pump constructed in all stainless steel materials will be made available very shortly. Q. Brief us about the quality policy for your business? At Firefly everybody breathes quality. Every effort is taken to deliver the best product in the best possible time by implementing high quality standards like ISO 9001 :2008 at every level of manufacturing. SAP system has been successfully implemented at every level right from material procurement planning to dispatch of finished goods. CAD, CAM methods are used for production at shop floor levels. Quality assurance department is well equipped with CMM machine for part inspection. The pump testing facility is one of the best in the industry wherein pumps can be tested as per IS, NFPA, CE, and UL guidelines. No wonder with such a Quality conscious workforce

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accompanied by fully equipped infrastructure that Firefly Pumps was the first Indian company to get CE certification, and first in Asia to get UL listed in its category. But what truly matters is the faith of our customers in our products. We believe repetitive orders from our customers located worldwide is a symbol of quality approval. Q. How do you foresee “India” as a potential market, what are the prospects? Until recently, India has always been at the center of marketing plans of numerous foreign companies dealing in fire fighting and security related products & services. This can clearly be seen if one takes a look at the increasing number of foreign participating companies in any of the fire & security exhibitions held in India. With a population crossing 125 Cr. and being still a developing country, & now with a strong and stable government at the centre, India definitely will see a boom in the market in every sector of the industry & infrastructure development. The awareness for fire and security also is escalating at a great pace, as more and more sophisticated and costly equipments are implemented in every aspect of our lives right from our homes and offices to industries and even public places like malls, hospitals, etc. Greater the value of the property greater the care needs to be assured. One more important thing which one cannot neglect is the speed of urbanization in our country. This again is a vital issue as far fire

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Continued from page no.58 protection is concerned. The ratio of density of human occupation and the number of fire stations available in most our metros is still at an alarming level, hence more and more fire stations need to be added in our cities. For e.g. in New Delhi alone 60 new fire stations are planned to be commissioned till year 2020. Overall speaking one can expect a steep increase in demand of more and more sophisticated & advanced fire & rescue apparatus in the coming years. Q. What are the distinguishing facts of global market as against the Indian market? In global market the customers expect a flawless, high-tech and a performing product. This has compelled the foreign manufacturers to join hands with other manufacturers for technology exchange. For example a manufacturer who is good in mechanical engineering has now joined hands with other electrical or electronic equipment manufacturer to make his end product more sophisticated and saleable. This way all of them retain their market shares and at the same time specialize themselves in their respective

fields. This however does not take place with most of Indian manufacturers. It is the need of the hour in Indian market that Indian manufacturers should try to concentrate & specialize themselves in a particular field, carry out extensive R&D and make their product saleable not only in Indian market but overseas as well. Q. What are your strategies to improve your company’s position in Indian & global market as well? As is done elsewhere , we try to supply more and more advanced and improved products to our end users, and this is a continuous process. Market feed backs from the existing products is a valuable feedback to our R&D team. Participating in local and international fairs also is done to improve company presence and to have a face to face interaction with our existing and probable potential customers. This helps to understand their requirements and expectations in a more precise manner. It also helps to understand the latest trends in the industry. Q. According to you what are the factors affecting to your business? Constant fluctuations in raw material

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prices especially in non-ferrous metals makes it difficult to project the final product prices, especially when working with orders of large quantum. Dollar exchange rate also is a key area where it becomes difficult to cope with the prices especially when prices offered to foreign clients are very competitive. Q. What is your vision for your company? We want to be Asia’s largest manufacturer and supplier of Fire Pumps by year 2020. We believe that with our honest & strong efforts, we can develop many quality products related to fire and safety industry. We intend not only to supply best quality products but also to give quality service to our customers. Our vision is a guideline for our business & it covers all the aspects of our business. It helps not only for growth of our business but also to establish a well cultured organization. • Customer: Make every customer happy by supplying best quality product & service. • Research and Development: Put all energy and efforts to bring innovative technology in market. Only innovation can bring a brighter future. • Productivity: Be a highly efficient manufacturing system • Company: Make a great place to work where people are inspired to do the best they can. • Profit: Add profit by adding satisfied customers and new products/ technologies. • Planet: Be a responsible citizen & dispose of waste properly. www.ind-safety.com

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United Fire Equipments Pvt. Ltd. : Recognition for quality excellence Q. Kindly tell us about your company? The Company was formed in 1982 by promising entrepreneurs Mr. Rajinder Sharma & Mr. Rajesh Sharma as “Great Sales Corporation”. It was a trading company for the quality fire fighting equipments. In 1991 acquisition of “United Fire Equipments Pvt. Ltd.” took place by us. The company has worked with the philosophy of producing indigenous quality product range. We have been accredited for our quality products by the customers. Since then till today the company has witnessed methodical growth in fire fighting business. The company has newly added landing valves, coupling, branch pipes & hose reel drums. We are launching Fire Alarm Panel & its accessories very shortly. We have PAN India presence with strong distributor and dealer network which gives us an edge over our counterparts. Q. What is the flagship product range of the company? Our fire extinguisher range by the ” which brand name of “ includes the range from portable and trolley mounted, water, foam, powder, clean agent, CO2 etc. Though we are catching up with our other products in the market. Q. Kindly elaborate R&D facility of the company? “United Fire Equipments Pvt. Ltd.” has strong quality check and control. We have in-house R&D facility headed by Mr. Ravinder Kumar Sharma, Managing Director. He has team of competent professionals : Mr. Aman Bhardwaj, an Electronic Engineer (Director- R&D) and Mr. Aditya Bhardwaj, Mechanical Engineer (Director- Quality Control) 62 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

under him to ensure quality checks and carry out research and development to make our products more efficient and customer friendly. Our MD is very particular about the quality of the product and technical superiority. He ensures state of art technology implementation and superior quality product range. Q. What is the quality policy of the company? We work in systems and each batch has to undergo for rigorous testing procedures to ensure the performance as these are life saving products. We have implemented best quality procedures available. Apart from that our products are tested by the national and international testing houses and our product range is accredited with national and international certifications like ISI, CE etc. Q. How do you see the potential of fire market in India in coming 5 years? As compare to the any developed nation we have done very less and much has to be done. India has vast potential to offer to the fire market. I see India beaming with opportunities for our industry. Q: What are your expansion plans for the company as CEO? We are aiming for PSUs, like ONGC, L&T, BHEL, NTPC, EIL, IGL, IPGCL, DMRC, NHPC in India & also international market at the same time.

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And as we have strong dealer network, Mr. Abhinav Bhardwaj our marketing head is strengthening and he is opening new avenues to make our network more effective. Our company is rich in experience and energetic nextgen entrepreneurs have joined in. We have vision to become premier fire fighting equipment manufacturer in India. Q. How do you see recession in recent times? Recession has to be addressed with more effective planning, out of the box thinking and implementation of the planning on the ground more effectively. I think recession is a situation to test your capabilities. One should use all resources wisely and should take it head on. Q. What measures should be taken to improve fire market situation in India? First attitude for the fire safety and second strict recommendation for the best quality fire fighting equipments. Q. Any message for the readers? Life is costly; Don’t risk it for cheap products. www.ind-safety.com

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United Manufacturing Company : Reputation for quality paved the way for other innovations. The company was renamed as “United Manufacturing Company”. We have PAN India presence and have been working with fire departments, PSUs, Defence and so on. We are happy to state that “United Manufacturing Company” has earned an Mr. Gurpreet Singh, Managing Partner, unenviable reputation United Manufacturing Company for its quality products Q. Kindly tell us about the history of with a widespread satisUnited Manufacturing ? fied customer base. The United Manufacturing was estabQ. What are your core specialization lished as “United Manufacturing Corareas? poration” by Late Sardar Hazur Singh We are in the manufacturing of fire and Late Mr. Amarjeet Singh in the tenders and are also producing all year of 1968 with the manufacturing types of fire tenders and rescue vehiof loom and auto parts. cles. We have recently supplied a In 1978 “UMC” ventured into the fleet of fire tenders to Ghana, Africa business of fire safety with the manthrough merchant exporter. We have ufacturing of chassis mounted equipalso supplied fire safety equipment to ments. The founders were avantBhutan, Nepal etc. garde in their approach and bagged its Q: What is the quality policy of your first order from “Delhi Fire Services”. company? The company under the guidance Fire Safety is a serious business, which of these entrepreneurs mesmerised is why quality can’t be compromised. the fire safety industry and other We are ISO 9001:2008 certified comindustries with the quality of work and pany and we strictly follow and impleexecuted orders for recovery breakment the guidelines set by them to down van, bulk petroleum carrier, air ensure quality production. craft refuller, water tankers, dumper Every production has to go under placer, water cannon etc. for Governrigorous tests for approval. We have ment Organisations and PSUs sector. Quality Control Manager- Mr. Rajesh I joined the business in 1987. My Kumar. Under his competent superfirst impression was that the market vision, surveillance quality checks are was changing rapidly and it is imperexercised. His observations and sugative to focus on innovative strategestions are implemented to upgrade gies. I made the momentous decision our quality check system time to time. to introduce state of art technology Q: Can you specify about R&D facility in the manufacturing of fire tenders. in your company? This was a landmark decision which We have separate division for R&D to 64 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

improve quality standards and introduce innovative product line matching with international standards. We are the first with indigenous production of Pneumatic Light Mast. Q: What are your plans for the expansion of the business? Our next pit-stop is “Fire Safety under one roof”. This implies that all the equipments required to equip fire tender should be indigenous production and at one place to ensure compatibility and unmatched quality. This will improve quality of the production further with cost effectiveness. Q: What is your say about “Make in India” program launched by our PM? We are indigenous production house and we support it fully. UMC is geared up to be 100% indigenous. Q: What business potential do you see for the fire industry in three years? The fire industry will grow by say around 50-60%. Lot of changes are coming in the country. We hope that positive business environment will lead to FDI which in turn will generate increased demand in the fire safety business. Q: Which product range you have introduced recently? Rescue Tools (RESQTEC, Netherland). We have recently launched “RESQTEC” “Octopus Series” of specialised rescue tool for aircraft. Q: Do you have any acquisition plans? Not in the near future. Q: What is your view on branding? As per my view quality comes first and then brand. Quality of the product is branding. Q: Any message for the readers? Buy quality products with committed after sales services. www.ind-safety.com

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“Industry trends towards one stop shopping in the commercial and industry markets” The Security must follow some quality certifications. While standards should be formulated for equipment, suppliers and installers should be certified as per their performance and must have control over false marketing. Q. In your opinion, what is the state of security industry in India and what is the trend you see in the space? Although, the Indian Security Industry still has a long way to go to match the standards of the developed world, the Indian Security industry is observing a rapid growth. Industry trends towards one stop shopping in the commercial and industry markets as customers seek to decrease their systems integration costs, and are moving from analog to digital. Sreenivasa Reddy Gade, CEO A-N ET SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

Q. Which market are you targeting? We target corporate sectors with a special focus on Hospitals, Manufacturing Industries and Educational verticals. Q. What are the various security related products that you offer? We offer IT Security like Firewall, IP surveillance, Biometric Time-Attendance and Access Control systems.  Q. What is the advantage of Matrix products vis-à-vis the competition? Matrix is SUBSTANCE brand. Substance is in the DNA of Matrix solutions. Substance in the form of technology, depth, genuineness and going beyond the mere outer façade and offer more values in all the areas. This is what differentiates Matrix from the lot. Matrix solutions are packed with More. More productivity, more

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applications, more flexibility, more functions, more features, more cost saving, more reliability, and more support. Matrix positioning is based on offering more of these true inherent values which customers expect from infrastructure solutions. Q. What is your marketing and channel strategy? Our marketing strategy is to develop system integrators and provide intense training to dealers, partners and customers regarding existing solutions, technologies and upcoming products. Q. What is your support strategy? Make employees an integral part of the strategy, resolving complaints quickly, seeking customer feedback and market the customer service strategy. Q. What are the challenges that you are currently facing in India? The Security must follow some quality certifications. While standards should be formulated for equipment, suppliers and installers should be certified as per their performance and must have control over false marketing. Q. What kind of plans and expectations do you have for this segment this year? We are happy to say that we have a good customer base in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and we are seeking to improve our network in Karnataka. www.ind-safety.com

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Together with its partners Bosch, Lios Technologies & Mecon, VdS will present certified fire protection innovations at its Fire India fair stand Indian authorities are recommending safety technology certified by VdS

dS guidelinesare well-known for their particularly high level of practice orientation and are therefore being used as safety standards in a multitude of countries all over the world. Indian authorities also put their trust in VdS guidelines: In its “Code of Practice” for automatic fire detection and alarm systems, for example, the “Bureau of Indian Standards” recommends the use of systems that have been approved with a VdS certificate. “We are happy about this strong recognition for both the achievements of our testing engineers in the VdS laboratories and the skills and abilities of our clients who develop such reliable life-saving technologies”, states Stefan

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Kratzmeir, head of market development fire protectionat VdS. “Since thousands of different technologies for active fire protection are available on the market, it is becoming increasingly difficult even for experts to distinguish quality products from those with a lower performance. Orientation and trust in Europe, Asia and many other parts of the world are ensured by the VdS Quality Seal on safety developments. The VdS-team is delighted that India has joined the multitude of countries all over the world in recognizing our certificate as a seal of approval for highest quality in safety technology.” VdS-approved systems for fire protection have proven inpractice to

be effective in saving lives, protecting buildingsand entire sites, and keeping financial loss to the minimum. Extensive testing in the modern German laboratories, the largest safety testing facility in Europe, gives users as well as authorities the certainty that the life-saving equipment functionsreliably under all operating conditions. By the way: As Indian manufacturers know, most products require CE certification to be sold in the EU. Since many EN standards for fire protection are based on VdS-Guidelines, the VdS-Approval usually includes the CE mark, easingthe entry of Indian products into the European Market.

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Continued from page no.70 One test – Europe-wide certification: The European Fire and Security Group (EFSG) A crucial factor for the success of manufacturers is the ability to quickly bring their products into the markets ofmore than one country – and to give their customers internationallyaccepted proof of reliability and effectiveness. Through the cooperation of the eight most renowned certification bodiesin Europe, VdS is offering its partners a uniqueopportunity to obtain multiple quality marks with minimised effort, spending and loss oftime: All EFSG members accept each others‘test results. If Indian producers already have any certificate of an EFSG laboratory, every group member can assist them in quickly and easily obtaining the quality seals of f.e.VdS, LPCB, BSI, ... while avoiding the unnecessary duplicationof

costs as well as testing and assessment time. Manufacturers profit from the strong VdS-support during approval procedures. The well-established EFSG quality marks aregranting access to a lot of economically interesting markets– in much more than only the European countries. Additional benefits for manufacturers: Due to the high quality and acceptance of Europe‘s No 1 quality mark for safety, VdS-approved products cannot only be used according to VdS-Guidelines for planning and installation (e.g VdS 2095 for Fire Detection Systems), but also for many other standards such as NFPA, LPCB or BSI. Worldwide unique: The VdS Safety Concept - Rely on Europe´s No 1 for Safety. Since fire protection systems exist in Europe, they have been inspected

by VdS – for far more than 100 years. Founded in Germany, VdS is one of the world‘s most prestigious institutions for corporate security and safety. With the internationally renowned brand VdS on their products, manufacturers ensure greater added value and astrong differentiator compared to other market participants. The worldwide success of VdS – and the safety of its partners – are basing on an integral concept considering all aspects of optimal fire as well as burglary protection in their entirety. • VdS-Guidelines, well-known for their practicality, are recommended by authorities in Europe and Asia as the basis for all-round reliable safety and security (many free downloads at www.vds.de/en). • The long-term functional safety of components as well as entire systems is clearly confirmed in the laboratories of the VdS Certification Body. All VdS-approved products therefore fulfill EN regulations and can also be used according to NFPA regulations. • VdS-approvals for fire protection systems installers guarantee that users and authorities can rely on these service providers’ equipment and performance quality – from planning to maintenance. WOLLEN WIR DAS IN INDIEN BEWERBEN? • The VdS Inspection Services test the reliable operation of all fire protection systems directly on company or institution premises – 30,000 times a year and all over the world. The WIK/ASW Enquête, the most comprehensive safety and security experts survey in Europe, has been confirming for many years in a row: The most important buying criteria for decision-makers is the VdS Certification Mark. For more information, Website: www.vds.de/en

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Means of Emergency Egress “Although Fire Safety Rules and Standards are available in India, enforcement of these regulations, leaves much to be desired”. - R. R. Nair

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Mr. R. R. Nair

Mr. R. R. Nair has more than 50 years’ experience in Occupational Safety, Health & Fire Protection. He has carried out about 75 projects in SHE Pan India (Safety Audits, Accident Investigations, Environmental Studies, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), Hazardous Zone Classifications, Fire Safety Audits in High Rise Buildings, etc.). He is author of 15 books and about 70 articles in various topics on SHE. He can be contacted on: M: +91 7045172050, +91 9224212544 Resi: +91 22 27665975 E-mail: ceo@shib.co.in / shib@vsnl.com Website: www.shib.co.in

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1.0 INTRODUCTION The word ‘egress’ has its origin from Latin ‘egressus‘gone out. It means the action of going out of or leaving a place.Emergency egress is a method of exit which people can access safely in an emergency. Emergency access and egress are critical during an emergency situation such as fire. During a fire, timing and quick response are essential to save lives and property. Unobstructed egress ensures that building occupants can exit a building to safety, Every building or structure, new or old, designed for human occupancy shall be provided with exits sufficient to permit the prompt escape of occupants in case of fire or other emergencies. An applicable egress strategy is considered as one of the key fire safety aspects, especially in high rise buildings. As occupants increases, the time taken to evacuate the building will also increase. It may be remembered here that above certain heights, the vertical distance to be travelled by an occupant may subject them to additional risks. In such cases, the egress system may require re-evaluation in order to consider alternate strategies, such as relocation, refuge areas, role of elevators, etc. In the aftermath of 11th, September 2001, new attention has being paid to many issues especially emergency egress from tall buildings. Adequate means of escape for the occupants of a building in the event of a fire are a fundamental aspect of both legal obligations and good fire safety planning. If escape routes are not correctly designed and sited,

there is a potential for major loss of life. Occupants will be endangered in any building where the escape routes are open to, or inadequately protected against, penetration by smoke and fire. The adequacy of means of escape depends upon the layout and construction of the building as a whole, so the provisions of means of escape is a key part of the design process. The design of exits and other safeguards shall be such that reliance for safety to life in case of fire or other emergency will not depend solely on any single safeguards. Thus an ideal egress system will depend upon the building design, its intended use and its location and many other factors. In many cases, some form of engineering analysis, is to be conducted to determine the time required to evacuate the building, either fully or partially under a series of given scenarios. The primary objective for any fire related egress design is to provide appropriate facilities to allow occupants to move from the area of hazard to a place of relative safety, from which access to a place of ultimate safety can be achieved. The concept of areas of relative safety is an important one for tall building egress design, because escape to ultimate safety could take a considerable amount of time to achieve. The stairways, separate fire compartments, areas of refuge, etc. are all examples of places of relative safety. It may be reminded here that an ideal place of relative safety or ultimate safety is a location outside of the confines of the building at street level. www.ind-safety.com

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2.0 STATUTORY PROVISIONS Many provisions for means of egress are prescribed in building laws and regulations in different countries. Most of these provisions are basically in the form of prescriptive standards or codes. For example, in Australia, the provisions for means of egress is as per the Building Code of Australia, 1988. In Canada, the provisions are as per the National Building Code of Canada, 2010. In Japan, it is as per the Building Standard Laws, 1990. In the United Kingdom, it is governed by the Building Regulations, 1991 and various British Standards. In the United States of America, there are manystandards relating to egress, issued by OSHA. Besides, there are many codes and standards, issued by NFPA, relating to fire safety and specific ones are NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, NFPA 101B: Code for Means of Egress for Buildings and Structures. The 2015 version of the International Building Code (IBC), and International Fire Code (IFC), issued by International Code Council, are acclaimed as important documents on the subject. As far as India is concerned, the National Building Code (NBC), 2005, is the principle code dealing with the provisions of means of egress. Besides, many State Governments, notably Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have made fire safety regulations and most of the provisions in these rules are based on the National Building Code. Various Local Bodies in India, have also brought out Development Control Regulations (DCR) which also follow the provisions of the National Building Code, 2005. Due to the limitations of space no attempt has been made in this article to make a comparison of the provisions available in various countries with regard to means of egress. www.ind-safety.com

However, this article will focus on various provisions available in the National Building Code, 2005; Fire Safety Regulations brought out by various states and Development Control Regulations brought by various Local Bodies in particular, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. 3.0 MEANS OF EGRESS A means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way and consist of three separate and distinct parts: the way of exit access, the exit, and the way of exit discharge. In other words, emergency egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a place of comparative safety. A means of egress may include horizontal and vertical travel routes including intervening rooms, spaces, doorways, hallways, corridors, passage-ways, balconies, ramps, stairs, enclosures, lobbies, escalators, courts and yards. 3.1 Components of Egress A means of egress components consists of three separate and distinct parts, viz.: (i) The Exit Access; (ii) The Exit and; (iii) The Exit Discharge. 3.1.1 The Exit Access: The Exit Access is “that portion of the means of egress system that leads from an occupied portion of a building or structure to an exit”. It includes halls, corridors, aisles, and other walking or escape paths. 3.1.2 The Exit: Exit is a passage, channel or means of egress form any building, storey or floor area to a street or other open space of safety. It includes exterior exit doors at ground level, exit enclosures, exit passageways, exterior exit stairs, exterior exit ramps, vertical exits, horizontal exits and outside

exits. • Vertical Exit: A vertical exit is a means of exit used for ascending or descending, between two or more levels, including stairways, smoke proof towers, ramps and fire escapes. • Horizontal Exit: A horizontal exit is an arrangement which allows alternative egress from a floor area at or near the same level in an adjoining building or an adjoining part of the same building with adequate fire separation. The width of horizontal exit shall be same as for the exit doorways. • Outside Exit: An outside exit is an exit from the building to a public way, to an open area leading to a public way or to an enclosed fire resistant passage leading to a public way. 3.1.3 The Exit Discharge: The exit discharge is “that portion of a means of egress system between the termination of an exit and a public way which is a street, alley, or other paths dedicated for public use”. Normally a door to the outside or into a protected corridor leading to the outside. 4.0 NUMBER OF EXITS The number and size of various exits shall be provided in the building is decided on the occupants in each room and floor, based on the Occupant Load, Occupant per Unit Exit Width, Travel Distance and Height Of the Buildings as per provisions of building bye-laws. For Occupant Load, Occupant per Unit Exit Width and Travel Distance reference may be made to 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5 of Part 4 NBC, 2005. 4.1 Occupant Load As per Table 20 of Part 4, NBC, 2005, the Occupant Load for Residential, Educational, Institutional, Mercantile (Upper sale floors), Business & INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2015 | 75

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industrial, Storage and Hazardous are 12.5, 4, 15, 6, 10, 30 and 10 respectively. 4.2 Occupant per Unit Exit Width As per Table 21, Part 4 of NBC, 2005, the Occupants Per Unit Exit Widthfor Residential, Educational, Institutional and Hazardous is 25; for Assembly is 40 and for Business, Mercantile, industrial and Storage is 50. 4.3 Travel Distance Travel distance is an important parameter in deciding egress strategy. The total occupants from a particular floor must evacuate: 1 ½ minutes for Type 2 construction and 1 minute for Type 3 construction. The size of the exit door/exit way shall be calculated accordingly keeping in view the travel distance as per Table 22, Part 4, of NBC, 2005. It may also be noted that the Exits shall be so located as per the travel distance given in Table 22 of NBC, 2005. According to Clause 4.5.2 of Part 4 of NBC, 2005, the travel distance to an exit from the dead end of a corridor shall not exceed half the distance specified in Table 22, Part 4, of NBC, 2005, except in assembly and institutions occupancies in which case it shall not exceed 6 meters. Further it may be noted here that fully sprinkled building, the travel distance may be increased by 50% of the value specified. As per Table 22, Part 4 of NBC, 2005, the Maximum Travel Distance for Type 1 & 2 construction for Residential, Educational, Institutional, Assembly, Business, Mercantile and Storage is 30 meters; for Industrial is 45 meters and for Hazardous is 22.5 meters. Similarly the Maximum Travel Distance for Type 3 & 4 construction for Residential, Educational and Institutional is 22.5 meters; for Assembly, Business & Mercantile is 30 meters. Travel distance limitations are usually taken into consideration for entry into the buildings protected 76 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

egress system – typically the stairways. It may be noted that even if the vertical egress components are efficiently designed and people descend relatively unhindered within the stairways the time taken to reach ground level will increase due the onset of fatigue for evacuating occupants of varying fitness levels. Thus a timebased approach to egress may be more appropriate than a traditional distance-based approach. Thus time parameter, may form an integral element of egress goals or objectives. 5.0 GENERAL EXIT REQUIREMENTS: An exit may be a doorway, corridor; passageway(s) to an internal staircase, or external staircase, or to a verandah or terrace(s), which have access to the street, or to the roof of a building or a refuge area. An exit may also include a horizontal exit leading to an adjoining building at the same level. Lifts and escalators shall not normally be considered as exits. Every exit, exit access or exit discharge shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments for full use in the case of fire or other emergency. Every building meant for human occupancy shall be provided with exits sufficient to permit safe escape of occupants, in case of fire or other emergency. In every building or structure, exits shall comply with the minimum requirements of this part, except those not accessible for general public use. No building shall be so altered as to reduce the number, width or protection of exits to less than that required. Exits shall be clearly visible and the route to reach the exits shall be clearly marked and signs posted to guide the occupants of the floor concerned. Signs shall be illuminated and wired to an independent electrical circuit on an alternative source of supply. The sizes and colours of the exit signs shall be in accordance with IS-9457:1980, IS-12407:1988 & IS-12349:1988. The colour of the exit signs shall be

green. However, this provision shall not apply to residential occupancies less than 15 mts in height. The floors of areas covered for the means of exits shall be illuminated to values not less than One foot candle (10 lux) at floor level. In auditoriums, theatres, concert halls and such other places of assembly, the illumination of floor exit /access may be reduced during period of performance to value not less than 1/5 foot candle (2 lux). Fire doors with 2 hour fire resistance shall be provided at appropriate places along the escape route and particularly at the entrance to lift lobby and stairwell where a funnel or flue effect may be created, inducing an upward spread of fire to prevent spread of fire and smoke. All exits shall provide continuous means of egress to the exterior of a building or to an exterior open space leading to a street. Exits shall be so arranged that they may be reached without passing through another occupied unit. 6.0 ESCAPE STAIRCASES All buildings, having area more than 500 sq. meters on each floor shall have a minimum of two staircases. They shall be of enclosed type; at least one of them shall be on external walls of buildings and shall open directly to the exterior, interior open space or to an open place of safety. Further, the provision of alternative staircases shall be subject to the requirements of travel distance being complied with. 6.1 Doorways Every exit doorway shall open into an enclosed stairway or a horizontal exit of a corridor or passageway providing continuous and protected means of egress. No exit doorway shall be less than 1000 mm in width except assembly buildings where door width shall be not less than 2000 mm. Exit doorways shall be not less than 2000 mm in height. It shall open outwards, that

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Continued from page no.76 is, away from the room, but shall not obstruct the travel along any exit. No door, when opened, shall reduce the required width of stairway of landing to less than 900 mm. Overhead or sliding doors shall not be installed. However, in the case of buildings where there is a central corridor, the doors of rooms shall open inwards to permit smooth flow of traffic in the corridor. Exit door shall not open immediately upon a flight of stairs. A landing equal to at least the width of the door shall be provided in the stairway at each doorway. The level of landing shall be the same as that of the floor, which it serves. Exit doorways shall be openable from the side, which they serve without the use of a key. Mirrors shall not be placed in exit doors to avoid confusion regarding the direction of exit. 6.3 Corridors & Passageways Exit corridors and passageways shall be of width not less than the aggregate required width of exit doorways leading from them in the direction of travel to the exterior. Where stairways discharge through corridors and passageways, the height of corridors and passageways shall be not less than 2.4 m. All means of exit including staircases, lifts, lobbies and corridors shall be adequately ventilated. 6.4 Internal Staircases As per the NBC, 2005, the internal wall of staircase shall be of brick or reinforced concrete with a minimum of Two hours fire rating. Access to main staircase shall be through a fire /smoke check door of a minimum 2-hour fire resistance rating. Fire resistance rating may be reduced to One hour for residential buildings (other than hotels and starred hotels). No gas piping, electrical panels or AC ducts shall be allowed in the stairway. However service shafts/ducts may be permitted. Electrical shafts/ ducts shall have not less than Two 78 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

hours fire resistance. For other services shafts/ducts, the fire resistance shall be not less than One hour. Notwithstanding the detailed provision for exits, the minimum width for staircases shall be provided as: Residential buildings (1.0 m); Residential hotel buildings (1.5 m); Assembly buildings like auditorium, theatres and cinemas (2.0 m); Educational buildings up to 30 m in height (1.5 m); Institutional buildings like hospitals (2.0 m); all other buildings (1.5 m). The minimum width of tread without nosing shall be 250 mm for internal staircase of residential buildings. However, this shall be 300 mm for assembly, hotels, educational, institutional, business and other buildings. The treads shall be constructed and maintained in a manner to prevent slipping. The maximum height of riser shall be 190 mm for residential buildings and 150 mm for other buildings and the number shall be limited to 15 per flight. Handrails shall be provided at a height of 1000 mm to be measured from the base of the middle of the treads to the top of the handrails. Balusters/Railing shall be provided in such a way that the width of staircase does not reduce. The maximum gap between balusters shall be 150 mm. The number of people in between floor landings in staircase shall not be less than the population on each floor for the purpose of design of staircase. The design of staircase shall also take into account the following:(1) The minimum headroom in a passage under the landing of a staircase and the staircase shall be 2.2 m. (2) No living space, store or other fire risk shall open directly into the staircase or staircases. (3) External exit door of staircase enclosure at ground level shall open directly to the open spaces or through a draught lobby, if necessary. (4) The main and external staircases shall be continuous from ground floor to the terrace level. (5) Lifts shall not open in staircase. (6)

No combustible material shall be used for decoration/wall paneling in the staircase. (7) Beams/Columns and other building features shall not reduce the head room/ width of the staircase. (8) The exit sign with arrow indicating the way to the escape route shall be provided at a suitable height from the floor level on the wall and shall be illuminated by electric light connected to corridor circuits. All exit way marking signs should be flush with the wall and so designed that no mechanical damage shall occur to them due to moving of furniture or other heavy equipment. Further, all landings of floor shall have floor indicating boards prominently indicating the number of floor as per byelaws. The floor indication board shall be placed on the wall immediately facing the flight of stairs and nearest to the landing. It shall be of size not less than 0.5 m x 0.5 m. (9) Individual floors shall be prominently indicated on the wall facing the staircases. (10) In case of single staircase, it shall terminate at the ground floor level and the access to the basement shall be by a separate staircase. The second staircase may lead to basement levels provided the same is separated at ground level by a ventilated lobby with discharge points to two different ends through enclosures. 6.5 External Staircases An external staircase is desirable to be provided for high rise buildings. External stairs, when provided shall comply with the following:(1) External stairs shall always be kept in sound operable conditions. (2) All external stairs shall be directly connected to the ground. (3) Entrance to the external stairs shall be separate and remote from the internal staircase. (4) Care shall be taken to ensure that no wall opening or window opens on to or close to an external stairs. (5) The route to the external stairs shall be free of obstructions at all time. (6) The www.ind-safety.com

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external stairs shall be constructed of non-combustible materials, and any doorway leading to it shall have the required fire resistance (7)No external staircase, used as a fire escape, shall be inclined at an angle greater than 45O from the horizontal. (8) External stairs shall have straight flight not less than 1250 mm wide with 250 mm treads and risers not more than 190mm. The number of risers shall be limited to 15 per flight. (9) Handrails shall be of height not less than 1000mm and not exceeding 1200 mm. There shall be provisions of balusters with maximum gap of 150 mm. (10) The use of spiral staircase shall be limited to low occupant load and to a building not exceeding 9 m in height. A spiral stair case shall be of not less than 1500 mm in diameter and shall be designed to give adequate head room. (11) Unprotected steel frame staircase shall not be accepted as means of escape. However, Steel Staircases in an enclosed fire rated compartment of Two hours can be accepted as means of escape. In high-rise buildings, an additional staircase is recommended, as an emergency escape route. As per NBC, Clause 4.6.2, Part – 4 for all buildings above 15 meters, in heights should be provided with a second staircase.

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The width of the Fire Escape Staircase should not be less than 1.25 meters. In high-rise building having twin towers a sky bridge connecting the towers can be used as an additional emergency escape route. For example the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, the sky bridge is used for the horizontal transfer of occupants between the towers during a fire emergency (See Fig 01). The internal view of the sky bridge of the Petronas Twin Towers which is used as an egress route between two towers (See Fig 02).

7.0 FIRE DOORS A fire door is a door with a fire-resistance rating used as part of a passive fire protection system to reduce the spread of fire or smoke between compartments and to enable safe egress from a building or structure. In other words a Fire Door serves as a barrier to limit the spread of fire and restrict the movement of smoke (See Fig 03). Doors equipped with internal windows must remain intact under fire conditions and hose stream impact resistance. Both the door leaf (the

FIG. 02 Internal View of the Sky Bridge of Petronas Twin Towers

FIG. 03 A typical Fire Double Door

swinging panel of the door) and the door frame are required to meet the guidelines of the testing agency. The door frame includes the fire or smoke seals, door hardware, and the structure that holds the fire door assembly in place. Fire doors are sometimes rendered unable to provide its listed fire resistance. Sometimes fire doors have very large gaps at the foot of them, an inch or two even, allowing air movement. This can lead the occupants of a building to question their status as ‘real’ fire doors. Most fire doors are designed to be kept closed at all times. Some doors are designed to stay open under normal INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2015 | 79

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circumstances, and close automatically in the event of a fire. Whichever method is used, the door’s movement should never be impaired by a doorstop or other obstacle (See Fig 04).

FIG. 04 Emergency Exit is blocked on 12th Floor It is also very important that where a fire door is installed, any gaps left in the opening between the wall and the door frame must be properly filled with fire resisting material. There are 20, 30, 45, 60 and 90-minute-rated fire doors that are certified by an approved laboratory. As per 4.8.4.1 of NFPA, testing of fire doors include a maximum door undercut of ¾ inch. As per D.5 of NFPA, corridors have a fire rating of 1 hour or less, and the fire doors in them are to have a fire rating of 20 min or 30 min, the intent of which is mainly to restrict smoke travel. As per 5.2.4 of NFPA requires annual inspections of fire-resistance rated door and frame assemblies. As per the NBC, 2005, Clause 4.2.9, Part 4, fire doors with a two hours fire resistance shall be provided at appropriate places along the escape route and particularly at the entrance of lift lobby and stair well, where a funnel or flue effect may be created inducing an upward spread of fire to prevent spread of fire and smoke. 8.0 FIRE LIFTS As per the “NBC, 2005” (Clause 4.15), one lift in the building shall be designed and designated as fire lift. 80 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

The fire lift shall meet the requirements specified in Annex C of Part 4, NBC, 2005, which reads as: (1) To enable fire services personnel to reach the upper floors with the minimum delay, one fire lift per 1200 sq. meters of floor area shall be provided and shall be available for the exclusive use of the firemen in an emergency. (2) The lift shall have a floor area of not less than 1.4 m2. It shall have loading capacity of not less than 545 KG (8 persons lift) with automatic closing doors of minimum 0.8 m width.(3) The electric supply shall be on a separate service from electric supply mains in a building and the cables run in a route safe from fire, that is, within the lift shaft. Lights and fans in the elevators having wooden paneling or sheet steel construction shall be operated on 24 volt supply. (4) Firefighting lift should be provided with a ceiling hatch for use in case of emergency, so that when the car gets stuck up, it shall be easily openable. (5) In case of failure of normal electric supply, it shall automatically change over to alternate supply. For apartment houses, this changeover of supply could be done through manually operated changeover switch. Alternatively, the lift shall be so wired that in case of power failure, it comes down at the ground level and comes to standstill with door open.(6) The operation of fire lift should be by a simple toggle or two–button switch situated in glass-fronted box adjacent to the lift at the entrance level. When the switch is on, landing call points will become inoperative and the lift will be on car control only or on a priority control device. When the switch is off, the lift will return to normal working, when this lift can be used by the occupants in normal times.(7) The words ‘Fire Lift’ shall be conspicuously displayed in fluorescent paint on the lift landing doors at each floor level.(8) The speed of the fire lift shall be such that it can reach the top floor from ground level within one minute.

Firefighting lifts are becoming more and more popular for evacuation purposes. This method is particularly useful in super high-rise buildings, where the large vertical travel distances result in a number of significant problems like possible increase of exposure to smoke and fire, increased fatigue during evacuation and difficulty in safe evacuation of injured, infants, aged or disabled occupants. This new method has been incorporated in the design of many tall building in the world, for example Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE. 9.0 REFUGE AREAS A refuge area serves as an important means to rescue the occupants in the event of a fire in the building. As per Clause 4.12.3 of Part 4 and Annex – C – 1 – 11 of NBC, 2005, following provisions shall apply to all high rise buildings except multi-family dwellings where refuge area of not less than 15 sq. meters shall be provided on the external walls. In case of buildings having more than 24 meters in height, refuge area of 15 sq. meters or an area equivalent to 0.3 sq. meters per person to accommodate the occupants of two consecutive floors, whichever is higher, shall be provided as under: (i) For floors above 24 meters and upto 39 meters - One refuge area on the floor immediately above 24 meters. ii) For floors above 39 meters - One refuge area on the floor immediately above 39 meters and so on after every15 meters. The refuge area shall be provided on the periphery of the floor, preferably on a cantilever projection, open to air at least on one side, protected with suitable railings (See Fig 05). The refuge area shall not be allowed to be used for any other purpose and it shall be the responsibility

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FIG. 05 A typical Refuge Area of the owner / occupier to maintain the same clean and free of encumbrances and encroachment to all times. Lifts and / or open type staircases shall not open into refuge area. However, residential flats in multistoried buildings with balcony, need not be provided with refuge area, however flats without balcony shall be provided with refuge area as given above. 10.0 EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING As per Clause 4.16 of Part 4, NBC, 2005, emergency lighting shall be powered from a source independent of that supplying the normal lighting. Emergency lighting units shall conform to IS: 9583-1981. Escape lighting shall be capable of: (i) Indicating clearly and unambiguously the escape routes. (ii) Providing adequate illumination along such routes to allow safe movement of persons towards and through the exits. (iii) Ensuring that fire alarm call points and firefighting equipment provided along the escape routes can be readily located. The horizontal luminance at floor level on the centerline of an escape route shall be not less than 10 lux. In addition, for escape routes up to 2m wide, 50% of the route width shall be lit to a minimum of 5 lux. The emergency lighting shall be provided to be put on within one second of the failure of the normal lighting supply. Escape lighting luminaries should be sited to cover the locations such as corridors, exit door, escape route, staircase, 82 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

change of floor level, final exit, fire alarm call point,firefighting equipment, safety signs, etc. Emergency lighting systems shall be designed to ensure that a fault or failure in any one luminaire does not further reduce the effectiveness of the system. The luminaires shall be mounted as low as possible, but at least 2 m above the floor level. Signs are required at all exits, emergency exits and escape routes, which should comply with the graphic requirements of the relevant Indian standards. Emergency lighting luminaires and their fitting shall be of non-flammable type. It is essential that the wiring and installation of the emergency lighting systems are of high quality so as to ensure their perfect serviceability at all times. The emergency lighting system shall be capable of continuous operation for a minimum duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes even for smallest premises. The emergency lighting system shall be well maintained by periodical inspections and tests so as to ensure their perfect serviceability at all times. 10.1 Illumination of Means of Exit. Emergency lights shall be provided to the staircases and corridors. As per Clause 4.17 of Part 4, NBC, 2005, Staircase and corridor lights shall conform to the following: (a) The staircase and corridor lighting shall be on separate circuits and shall be independently connected so that they could be operated by one switch installation on the ground floor easily accessible to firefighting staff at any time irrespective of the position of the individual control of the light points, if any. It should be miniature circuit breaker type of switch so as to avoid replacement of fuse in case of crisis; (b) Staircase and corridor lighting shall also be connected to alternative supply. The alternative source of supply may be provided by battery continuously trickle charged from the electric

mains; and (c) Suitable arrangements shall be made by installing double throw switches to ensure that the lighting installed in the staircase and the corridor does not get connected to two sources of supply continuously. Double throw switch shall be installed in the service room for terminating the stand-by supply. The means of exit paths can be illuminated using Photo luminescent Egress Path Marking (See Fig 06).

FIG. 06 Photo luminescent Egress Path Marking (Day & Night View) 11.0 OBSTRUCTION OF ESCAPE ROUTES As per Clause 4.2.3, Part 4 of NBC 2005, every exit, exit access or exit discharge shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full use in the case of fire or other emergency. The very purpose of keeping a provision for clean lobby is that during an emergency or in the event of a fire, the occupants should get out of the building without any obstruction. However, this rule is not being observed by many occupants especially those who occupy multistory buildings and high buildings.(See Fig 07, 08, 09 and10)

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FIG. 08 Bicycles and Metal Stool blocking egress on 29th Floor

FIG. 09 Flower Pots blocking egress path on14th Floor of a commercial complex

FIG. 10 Carton blocking egress path on 23rd Floor 12.0 CONCLUSION Ensuring Life Safety is the most essential aspect of all Building Codes. High rise and multi storey buildings pose many challenges in particular the large number of occupants and large vertical travel distance. Traditionally the means of escape strategy by and large is based on the principle of single stage evacuation. To achieve this, buildings are designed with stairways of sufficient width to enable all the occupants to evacuate simultaneously. In high-rise building with large number of occupants, it has been found that single phase evacuation is a time consuming process and is www.ind-safety.com

impracticable. Thus the best method adopted today all over the world for evacuation in high-rise building is phased evacuation in which the building is evacuated in different phases in the event of fire. This system of evacuation has been incorporated in the buildings codes brought out by many countries and also NFPA 72.Probably an emergency lift control procedure is required to be developed for adoption in case of fire emergency. As the height of the buildings are increasing day by day, conventional methods of evacuation have become more difficult. A new set of escape systems are now available for fast evacuation during an emergency. The new systems include, Rescue Chutes, Suspended Rescue Platforms (See Fig 11), Controlled Decent Devices, Non-Structural Depended Devices, etc.

FIG. 11 Suspended Rescue Platform used for evacuation

FIG. 12 Wheelchair Stair Climber used for evacuating disabled.

Similarly, injured, infants, aged or disabled occupants can be now safely evacuated using special devices such as Wheelchair stair climbers (See Fig 12), Evacuation Chairs, etc. After the introduction of the NBC, 2005, by and large, most of the State and Local Bodies have adopted many of the code provisions in their own Building Regulations. Delhi, Mumbai and Gujarat Regulations on the Life Safety and Fire Protection requirements of buildings are mostly based on NBC Part 4. Although Fire Safety Rules and Standards are available in India, enforcement of these regulations, leaves much to be desired. Due to the vested interests and political pressures, implementation of some of the provisions in the regulations is rendered difficult, and code violations are frequent.Fortunately, the Judiciary in many States has been intervening in several cases of building codes violations in particular in cases involving, violations of Fire Safety Rules. 13.0 REFERENCES 1. British Standard 5585 - Fire Precautions in the design and construction of buildings Part 1(1990), Part 2(1985), Part 3(1983), Part 6(1991),Part 10(1991), BSI. 2.

Building Code AUBRCC, 1988.

Australia,

Building Standard Law, the Building Center of Japan, 1990.

Bukowski, R. W.- Emergency Egress From Buildings. Part 1. History and Current Regulations for Egress Systems Design. Part 2. New Thinking on Egress From Buildings. NIST Technical Note 1623; NIST TN 1623; 28 p. January 2009.

Bukowski, R. W.- Emergency Egress Strategies for Buildings.

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Interflam 2007. (Interflam ‘07). International Interflam Conference, 11th Proceedings. September 3-5, 2007, London, England, 159-168 pp, 2007. 6.

Bureau of Indian Standards: IS-9457:1980, IS: 9583-1981, IS-12407:1988 & IS-12349:1988. Code of Practice for the Provision of Means of Escape in Case of Fire, Part II, Section 21 Refuge Floors, Hong Kong Building Authority, 1996.

of Construction Tachihara Tsukuba, lbaraki 305, Japan.

15. India, Andhra Pradesh Building Rules, 2012. 16. India, Delhi Fire Service Rules, 2010. 17. India, Gujarat Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2013 and Rules, 2014. 18. India, Haryana Fire Service Act, 2009.

Fire Protection Research Foundation Project on High Rise Occupants and Evacuation, Fire Protection Research Foundation, Quincy, MA 02269.

19. India, Himachal Pradesh Fire Fighting Service Act, 1984.

http://gomadnomad.com, courtesy for Sky Bridge of the Petronas Twin Tower (External View).

21. India, Kerala Fire Force Act, 1962.

10. http://www.everydayphotos. co, courtesy for Wheelchair Stair Climber 11. http://www.gizmag.com, courtesy for Suspended Rescue Platform. 12. http://www.v-an.com, courtesy for Photo luminescent Egress Path Marking (Day ans Night View). 13. https://en.wikipedia.org, courtesy for Sky Bridge of the Petronas Twin Tower (Internal View). 14. Ichiro Hagiwara and Takeyoshi Tanaka - International Comparison of Fire Safety Provisions for Means of Escape, Building Research Institute, Ministry 84 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

20. India, Karnataka Fire Safety Act, 1964.

22. India, Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006 and Rules, 2009. 23. India, National Building Code, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, 2005. 24. India, Orissa Fire Service Act, 1993. 25. India, Tamil Nadu Fire Service Act, 1985. 26. India, Uttar Pradesh Fire Prevention and Life Safety Act, 2005. 27. India, West Bengal Fire Service Act, 1950. 28. Menon, G.B. & Vakil, J.N- Review of Fire Codes and Byelaws (IITKGSDMA-Fire01-V5.0), Indian Institute Technology. Kanpur.

29. Nair, R. R.- Evacuation System for High-Rise Buildings, Industrial Safety Review, July 2013. 30. Nair, R. R.- Fire Prevention and Protection, Industrial Safety Review, June 2012. 31. Nair, R. R.- Fire Safety and Industrial Safety are Two Sides of the Coin, Industrial Business MART, March 2014 32. Nair, R. R.- Fire safety Audit: The need of hour, Industrial Safety Review, July 2012. 33. Nair, R. R.- Fire Safety In India - An overview, Industrial Safety Review, October 2013. 34. Nair, R. R.- Fire Safety Management, Industrial Safety Review, January 2014. 35. Nair, R. R.- Safety in High Rise Buildings, Industrial Safety Review, November 2011. 36. National Building Code of Canada, 2010, National Research Council, Ontario, Canada, 2010. 37. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), USA, Means of Egress, OSHA Regulations, Part 1910 Subpart E. 38. The Building Regulations 1991 Approved Document B, HMSO, 1991. 39. USA, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): NFPA 72, NFPA 101 and NFPA 101B. 40. USFA and FEMA, courtesy for A typical Fire Double Door. www.ind-safety.com

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Mr. Vinod Alappad

Mr. Vinod Alappad is a Sr. Manager (Tech.) in Safety and Health Information Bureau. He holds a Master’s Degree in Information Technology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications. He also holds International Certifications like MCSE, MCSA, CCNA. He has participated as a Team Member in more than 25 safety projects Pan India which includes, Safety/ Fire Safety Audits, HIRA Studies, Hazardous Area Classifications, On-Site Emergency Plans, Training Programs, etc. in various industries, occupancies. He can be contacted on: M: +91 9702986790, +91 9821662435 Resi: +91 22 27665975 E-mail: info@shib.co.in / vinod.shib@gmail.com Website: www.shib.co.in

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1.0 INTRODUCTION Remember, a fire can happen at any places at any time. It can happen in your home, your neighbour’s home, the building where you stay or your workplace. The fire has enormous power to destroy you and your family, your neighbour and your fellow occupants, if we do not respect or care for fire. Often we take a casual approach to fire prevention either unknowingly or deliberately to acquire some temporary gains. Mind you, ignoring the safety norms, you will not achieve anything in the long run, on the contrary you will land into great trouble and sometimes even staking your own life. Thus, one need to pay great respect to safety norms. To fight a fire emergency, a meticulous planning is required. The preparations needed to mitigate a fire emergency will vary from place to place or occupancy to occupancy. The level of danger which may threaten the occupants when the fire breaks out and the possible extent of the damage depends upon many factors, such as the size of the premises, the structural standards, the type of firefighting installations available in the premises, the level of safety awareness of the occupants, etc. If every occupant has received adequate instructions and fully understands them, it would be possible for prompt and effective action in the event of a fire breaks out. You as a safety conscious person, can do a lot to prevent a potential fire at your home/flat or your building/ workplace. This article will focus on the minimum preparations needed for mitigating a fire emergency in high-rise buildings.

2.0 SAFETY BEGINS AT HOME Make sure your house is in order and will not be a source of fire. Follow the golden rule, “prevention is better than cure”. Thus, practice safety at home by observing the tips such as: “No Smoking in bed” should be strictly observed. Ensure matches, lighters, and smoking materials are kept out of reach of small children. Candles and Diyas are only lit when someone is able to keep an eye on them, and placed in sturdy holders away from things that can burn. Paint, varnishes and other flammables are stored only in sturdy metal containers and in a cool place. The stove and oven are kept clean of oil/ grease. In the event of an oil fire, the best thing to do is to put a lid on it. Ensure that cooking is never left unattended. The oven is never used to heat your home. Ensure that the appliances like oven, toaster, and mixer are unplugged when not in use. Use minimum extensions cords and plugs. The extension cords used are not tacked to walls, run under rugs, or through doorways. Remember, better housekeeping will always help you to have a better living. Therefore, change your attitude, if you think, the maintenance and upkeep of your surroundings are the responsibility of others and not yours. 3.0 KNOW YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE A variety of Fire and Life Safety systems are available in your high-rise building. You should know what systems are installed in your building. The typical fire and life safety system generally found in your building may include, Fire Extinguishers, www.ind-safety.com

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Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarm System, Smoke Control Devices, Fire Hydrants, Hose Reels, Manual or Automatic Sprinkler System and etc. You may also be aware of the working of each and every system installed. Every floor of your high-rise building have been provided with Fire Extinguishers. Generally Fire extinguishers are located in fire cabinets next to fire staircase doors or lift lobbies. Various types of fire extinguishers are available and their usage depends upon the nature of fire. It is your responsibility to know the location and type of these fire extinguishers, how to use them, where to use them. While using the fire extinguisher, remember, the P-A-S-S technique (P - Pull the pin; A - Aim low at the base of the fire; S - Squeeze the lever above the handle; S - Sweep from side to side). If you are not in a position to use an extinguisher, then you should immediately seek assistance from a trained personnel, if available nearby. You should be aware of the location of the Manual Call Points in your building and how to activate them. You should also familarize the type of sound alarm, so that when you hear it, you should be able to respond and act immediately or alert others. Smoke detectors are required to protect the sleeping area in your home. You are responsible for testing the detector monthly. The testing of the detector can be done by inserting the push button on the detector, then it should give a loud beep. If your smoke detector uses batteries, replace them at least once a year. At the same time, vacuum your detectors to www.ind-safety.com

remove cobwebs and dust. However, if you are staying in a high-rise building, and the firefighting installations of the building are maintained by your society, the testing of smoke detectors are the responsibility of your Society, or Manager, or a person authorized by the Society. If you notice that the exit lights are not lit or are broken, notify the manager. It may be reminded here that exit ways should be kept clear of trash and other obstructions. Self-closing doors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as those leading into staircases should never be kept open. These doors keep flames and smoke from spreading. 4.0 YOUR ACTIONS If you hear the building alarm, react immediately. Do not wait for instructions to begin evacuations. In a fire, every second is important. If you discover a fire, pull the building fire alarm to alert others. If you can close doors to confine the fire, do so. Upon evacuating the building, if possible, call 101 from a safe location to ensure the fire brigade is responding. If you discover a fire, isolate the fire area by closing the doors, which will help to confine the smoke and limit the spread of fire, heat and toxic gasses. Alert other occupants by activating manual call point to intimate for evacuation to a safer location. Notify the Local Fire Brigade by calling 101 from a safe location, then immediately contact the building manager. While calling the Fire Brigade, do not forget to mention the exact location of the fire, type of fire and landmarks if any to reach the location. When you want to open a door,

feel the door handle before you open them. If they are hot, do not open them, rather use another exit. Be sure to close all doors as you pass through, including your home doors. If you encounter smoke, drop to the floor and crawl, as smoke and heat rise.If smoke is present, use towels or clothing to block openings around doors or vents where smoke might enter. Put a wet cloth over your mouth and nose to prevent smoke entering your nose and mouth. It is not advisable to open or break windows. Often smoke from outside of the building can enter through open windows. Breaking windows will put you at great risk to smoke entering from the outside and will hamper rescue efforts below During a fire emergency, and any time a fire alarm is ringing, elevators should not be used by residents. To exit the building during a fire, as far as possible, the stairs should be used. If you are unable to use the stairs, you will proceed to a refuge area on the building. In every high-rise buildings, some areas are designated as refuge areas which are labelled. Refuge areas are to be used as temporary shelter for the occupants in the event of a fire. Generally refuge areas are located on the 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd, 28th floors and so on, of high-rise buildings. The occupants of each refuge area will wait for safe evacuation by external assistance or by fire bridge personnel. Refuge areas are to be kept clean and free from all obstacles. You should know the location of your refuge area and how to reach there in the event of an emergency.

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5.0 EMERGENCY EVACUATION Every High-rise building should have an Evacuation Plan. As a resident, it is your responsibility to know your role in the Evacuation Plan and you should be ready to act on it when the need arises. Every high-rise building have evacuation routes which contain generally two exits. Smoke from the fire or black out due to power outrage can confuse the occupant the evacuation route. You should therefore thoroughly familiarize the path of travel to both the exits in the evacuation route map. In the event of fire, you choose an outside meeting place, far away from the building. You should remember that fire escape routes must not include elevators, unless otherwise instructed by a fire controller or a fire brigade officer. All occupants in a high-rise building should know the location of Assembly Points. Generally an open area outside the building premise is usually designated as assembly points. Depending upon the size and area of the building, there may be one or more than one assembly points. In the event of a fire, as soon as the fire alarm sounds and when you receive instructions for evacuating

the building, you should assemble at the predetermined assembly point allotted to you. You are not supposed to use any lobby or foyer of the building as an assembly point. In any case, once you reach the assembly point, you shall not return to your flat, unless and until the fire bridge personnel or fire officer allows you. Most of the high-rise buildings have few personnel trained as Fire Volunteers, who will assist the occupants for the evacuation procedures. It is your responsibility to know the Fire Volunteers on your floor. To ensure all occupants are familiar with and understand the procedures in the event of a fire, repeated practice of fire drills is desirable. You as a responsible occupant should take part in these drills, whenever your society organises such drills, because it will help you, when an emergency arises in your building. Above all, your presence of mind, attitude and skill to deal a panic situation will help in saving precious life and property. 6.0 REFERENCES 1. Fire Protection Association – Guide to Building Fire Protection, Edited by Lynn Jackson,

Hertfordshire, 1997. Hegde Patil, S.B. & Nair, R. R. Management of Industrial Hazards, AICTE – CEP Publication No. 647, Bangalore, 1997.

India, National Building Code, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, 2005. 4. King Ralph – People and Disasters. Industrial Safety Data File, United Trade Press Ltd, 1985. 5. Menon, G.B. & Vakil, J.N- Review of Fire Codes & Byelaws (IITKGSDMA-Fire01-V5.0), Indian Institute Technology, Kanpur. 6. Nair, R. R.- Evacuation System for High-Rise Buildings, Industrial Safety Review, July 2013. 7. Nair, R. R.- Fire Prevention and Protection, Industrial Safety Review, June 2012. 8. Nair, R. R.- Fire Safety In India - An overview, Industrial Safety Review, October 2013. 9. Nair, R. R.- Safety in High Rise Buildings, Industrial Safety Review, November 2011. 10. Safety and Fire Protection Handbook (2nd Ed), edited by R. Veeraraghavan, Safe Technology, Mumbai, 2009.

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Early, reliable smoke detection to assure fire-safe commercial & industry buildings A total protection is assured with advanced system When a fire detection system is designed to provide early smoke alarm, or actuate a suppression system, initiate evacuation procedure or operate other building management systems such as smoke extraction systems, a reliable and accurate fire alarm is paramount. Nowadays, many new buildings and refurbished buildings require a proper fire engineering assessment and risk profile evaluation based on the building type and use. In order to meet building, life safety goals and risk management objectives, appropriate detection technology and products are applied for codes and regulatory compliance and effective fire safety system design. Due to the rapid technology advancement, coupled with modern architecture design and changing risk profile, these advanced technology deemed as a high end solution in the past now becomescost-effective solution widely used in many built environments, recognised and supported by local and international codes and standards around the world. One advanced and reliable smoke detection technology is the Aspirating Smoke Detector which provides Very Early Warning (VEW) detection. Using such a system, an optimal fire safety system design can achieve many safety and economic goals, such as: • Minimise building cost and maximise safety • Address protection needs which are not covered in prescriptive codes, i.e. no other solution • Fit-for-purpose solution for greater 90 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

risk area protection • Allow innovative technology and architecture design • Provide greater flexibility in building use In general, fire protection strategy is to prevent a fire starting, if a fire does break out, it is important to detect it as soon as possible to enable early intervention to prevent further damage. Therefore a Very Early Warning fire detection solution: • Underpins best practice in Detection, Analysis, Response– Total Protection Solution • Maintains or increases building safety margin: Fire Code orientated • Ensures business continuity: Asset and Risk Management orientated Very early warning fire detection systems In their simplest form, ASD systems continually draw samples of air from

the equipment or area requiring protection and assess these samples for the presence of smoke. The detector is a form of nephelometer – an air pollution monitor having remarkably high sensitivity, typically hundreds of times higher than conventional smoke detectors. Such high sensitivity is required to detect the earliest traces of airborne particles or aerosols released due to the overheating of materials. One particular interest is how these systems handle fires in LOS or high airflow environments in which the smoke density and heat intensity can be dramatically reduced, preventing many conventional detection technologies from functioning effectively. Many ASDs can actively aggregate lower density smoke from sampling points to minimise the dilution effect. As shown in Figure 1, an ASD system is typically implemented as a number of small-bore pipes distributed across a ceiling (above or below)

Figure 1: Air Sampled through a capillary and sample point

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with sampling holes drilled into each pipe at suitable intervals. Air is then continuously drawn into the pipe network via the holes to the centrally located detector using an air pump or aspirator. The density of smoke in the sampled air is compared to a set of pre-defined smoke thresholds. If the amount of smoke in the sampled air exceeds the set thresholds, alarms are issued accordingly. The location of the pipe network and the sampling holes is generally governed by local fire codes and standards such as Australian Standard AS 1670 [5], BS 5839 [2] or NFPA 72 [6]. Typically, the pipes and holes are laid out according to a grid pattern that places each hole where a conventional point detector would otherwise be located to meet the prescriptive codes. The true effectiveness of air sampling systems is thought to be its flexibility in application. Placing the sample holes at points where smoke is most likely to travel (i.e. affected by mechanical air conditioning) provides the most effective means of very early warning smoke detection, typically at return air grilles. These systems are www.ind-safety.com

also used to initiate fire suppression systems at a much later stage in the fire development cycle. The provision of staged alarms allows for activation of controlled and escalated responses. For example the Alert (i.e. the first alarm) condition may be used to call authorised staff to investigate an abnormal condition. Should the smoke condition continue to increase, the Action (i.e. the second alarm) condition could activate smoke control measures; begin warning sequences via the evacuation system and notify further staff members. Fire 1 (i.e. the third level) alarm indicates that a fire condition is very close or has started. At this stage the environment is evacuated. With the provision of a Fire 2 alarm level, ASD can initiate suppression systems. True value of using air sampling smoke detection Air Sampling Smoke Detection system offers the earliest possible warning of a potential fire. This system ensures business continuity as well as adapts to the unique characteristics of many built environment and freedom from

nuisance alarms. Although nowadays, ASD is widely used in all sorts of buildings, following are 7 of these main reasons for very early warning smoke detection system over all other conventional technologies: 1. When business continuity is paramount 2. When smoke is difficult to detect 3. When maintenance access is difficult 4. When unobtrusive detection is required 5. When evacuation is a challenge 6. When environmental conditions are difficult 7. When suppression systems are present As a well established ASD technology, FMST by Xtralis is such a product established in early 2000 in China. Over the past 15 years of continuous investment and development, FMST range of ASD from its first generation released for commercial uses in 2003, to second generation of full range of products in 2006, tens of thousands of detectors were installed in a very INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2015 | 91

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wide range of applications in China. In 2014, its third generation product family obtains CCCF approval. The new generation FMST products come with 6 patents, range from the core laser detection, aspirator and silence module to external and internal zone module, deliver a range of high sensitivity ASD detectors maximum area coverage of up to 4000 m2 per detector in the most compact form in the world. Some of the highlights are: 1.

Value & High Efficiency - Very long single pipe length of up to 112m - Most total pipe length of up to 448m plus branches - Up to 4000m2 coverage per detector; or 2000m2 coverage

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with double knock design or redundancy design - Most number of high sensitivity sampling holes of up to 84 (as per CCCF High Sensitivity approval) 2.

Flexible,Hassel-free Design - Long pipe length, large coverage and most number of high sensitivity sampling holes deliver significant savings on initial investment in the system as well as reduce cost on ongoing service and maintenance - Use of various pipe numbers & pipe length to cater for regular & special building layouts, achieve maximum design for optimal ROI with minimum detector models to work from

Zone and Compartment Based VEWFD - One address for each pipe, addressability for all four alert/ alarm levels, hence a true addressable VEWFD, not just location for Fire alarm - Zone AnywherePatented external FMSTzone module to provide addressable single or group of sampling holes

Simple & Practical - Simple GUI, 2-Level Cascaded Menu & Intrinsic Buttons for Manual-free Operator Interaction - 4-line large blue LCD, display real time smoke, flow, alarm thresholds & event logs, or in

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Continued from page no.92 Commissioning Mode, run all aspects of system setup & configuration without need for a PC or other tools - Connected, individually through onboard USB, or networked via FMSTnet CAN Bus supported with FMSTlink and FMSTsocket for easy network configuration and service of vast number of detectors from one central location 5.

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products in open area storage spaces, from raw materials, wholesale goods and retail consumables to Flammable Paint. The warehouses can be automated or feature very low staffing levels measured as per area covered. With high degree of warehousing automation, there are number of electrical and electronic systems running 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Any overheating and overloading of electrical cables will be a potential fire hazard. In the event of a fire, fire loading is not limited to product stored. Combustion material at the fire of origin may be vastly different to surrounding fuel mass when the fire is spread. Packing materials, pallets, battery or gas powered forklift trucks and other flammable materials add further to the risk. Losses associated with a fire can be catastrophic and the consequences can range from stock loss to company closure. The consequences will have much greater impact on wider community when the warehouses are used as storage or depot to move goods for other customers and companies.An additional consideration is the height of many storage areas, which can make conventional fire detection technologies unsuitable. Codes and standards specify the height of one particular detector or detection technology with little background information as to how the limits are calculated. For many large or high value warehouses, Very Early Warning technology becomes extremely popular in loss prevention while prescriptive building code requirements are met. A suitable fire detection technology such as ASD can provide a total solution for building and life protection as well as ensuring business continuity. From a design perspective, ASD system can be designed to deal with possible smoke stratification, preventing high, difficult or dangerous access to ceilings for maintenance. In most cases,

ASD multiple alarm thresholds can be readily applied to actuate pre-action sprinklers, smoke extraction systems, localised flashing lights and sounders. Asd is for total protection today There are many aspects of fire safety system design for various commercial and industrial buildings such as large open spaces, high-rise buildings and warehouses. The fire detection system is one of the most important elements. When a total protection is desirable by stakeholders, public and building users, reliable and early detection ensures life safety and minimises damage to building and assets, therefore maintaining business continuity. Very Early Warning fire detection technology: • Enable innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions • Satisfy design safety margin • Assess wider range of fire scenarios • Provide flexibility for future changes of building layout • Differentiate system performance from simple device specifications to improve the reliability of the assessment • Combine product design tools and CFD fire modeling so “environmental effects” are considered • Relate to Risk Management to achieve an optimal, not minimal outcome It has been demonstrated in numerous successful installations worldwide that a Very Early Warning system is a perfect fit for many risk-informed fire safety system design. With continuing effort in detection technology advancement, the third generation FMST products bring the best value for applying most cost effective ASD solution forall building types.

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to property and lives. Fire Shutters / Doors by Gandhi automation are engineered carefully with feature below:Auto - Closing Mechanism Fire doors / shutters designed by Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd are equipped with fusible link mechanism. Upon sensing a temperature of 74°C, the fusible link mechanism releases the brake of the motor and allows it to descend by gravity. The operating system can be directly wired for activation by fire alarm system or smoke detectors.

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Increasing efficiency through safety standards Safety standards being written today not only provide guidance to help reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage, but also improve productivity in the workplace. The ANSI/ASSE Z244.1-2003 (R2008)1 & ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2006 2 standards are two examples of how standards promote safe work environment as well as make it possible for companies to increase productivity. The ANSI/ASSE Z244.12003 (R2008) control of hazardous energy lockout/tagout and alternative methods standard addresses the need of manufacturers to reduce the time involved in performing safety procedures, while increasing the degree of safety provided. In the past, a routine task of clearing a simple jam could require a worker to spend considerable time commuting to different locations on a machine to perform lockout on multiple energy sources. In the time-equals-money equation, this results in operators taking short-cuts. These short-cuts could include missing some lockout points and not locking out all the energy sources connected to the machine. Since lockout points are there to help prevent the equipment from being energised, neglecting one or more of the lockout tasks could very likely increase the risk of worker injury or equipment damage. The present ANSI/ASSE Z244.1-2003 (R2008) standard addresses this issue by allowing (in certain situations) reducing the number of required lockout locations to one, which can be located near the operator. When properly implemented, such a single-point lockout can 98 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

provide an excellent safety solution while minimising machine downtime occasioned by a lockout event. To accomplish these dual goals, the system must use a dedicated control system with a dual-channel, low-voltage lockable switch, dual control-reliable relays and control-reliable components such as a ROSS DM2 series double valve, for example. The term used for reducing the number of lockout locations to one is called single-point lockout (SPLO). This alternative method may only be used for tasks that are part of the normal production and operation of the machine, and a risk assessment must be done for a given task to determine if the task qualifies for SPLO. Why is SPLO so popular? It reduces the chance that an operator may miss or skip locking out energy source when he/she is rushed to lockout the machine. Providing better assurance that lockouts will be properly used increases the safety for the operator and equipment. In addition, SPLO reduces the time required to put the machine into a safe mode. Time = money One company using Rossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DM2 series valve was able to www.ind-safety.com

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Dan Henman Vice President - Marketing & Sales - NAO Ross Controls dan.henman@rosscontrols.com

L-O-X

reduce lockout time by more than four minutes on a particular machine that averaged eight jams per shift! That is 32-minute more of uptime per shift, or an hour and thirty-six minutes per day. Amazingly, this adds up to a full 8-hour shift of additional production time over a five-day period. The ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2006 safety requirements for packaging machinery and packaging-related converting machinery standard address safety requirements for packaging machinery and packaging-related converting machinery. The standard now requires that safety shut-off and exhaust valves, which shut off and release pressure from the various systems during times of maintenance, need to be:

● lockable only in the off position ● easy to operate ● equipped with an exhaust port having exhaust capacity equal to or greater than the capacity of the supply port, and ● equipped with a visible pressure indicator

In some situations, there can be a false perception that the air has been quickly and totally dissipated when a shut-off and www.ind-safety.com

exhaust valve gets shut off, even when the valve only has a small bleed vent for an exhaust port as is the case with most ball valves used in most common packaging applications. The requirement of having a full exhaust port helps avoid this situation. For example, when exhausting one cubic foot of 100 psig compressed air, a fully ported one-inch valve will dump the air in 1.2 seconds as opposed to a one-inch ball valve with a vented exhaust, which will exhaust over a period of four minutes. An operator might not realise that it could take so long to exhaust the system and might begin the task at hand before the air is fully exhausted. Having a valve with a full-size exhaust port will help avoid this situation. In addition to the increased level of safety, the time-equals-money equation begs the question: What is the value to minimising downtime for a particular task (by 99.5 per cent in this example)? The ROSS L-O-X valve complies with all the requirements of ANSI/ PMMI B155.1-2006 including the full-size exhaust port, while the majority of vented ball valves do not. Standards promote safety and uptime. Safety + uptime in production = money, an equation that meets with ANSI/ASSE Z244.1-2003 (R2008) and ANSI/ PMMI B155.1-2006 standards.

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e-vision 3 mega pixel IP base camera with 5 years warranty

-vision is a leading solution provider of electronic security and safety equipment in India launched 3 mega pixel IP base camera with 5 years warranty especially for Govt. Projects. The best quality with economical price is the mantra for the e-vision products . The quality helps a brand to compete with all established brands. With the more describing about the products, Mr. Vijay Shandilya said, we offer the most comprehensive range in technologically advanced security products for banks, industries, institution, homes and corporates. Includes CCTV Cameras, IP Cameras, Spy Cameras, Digital Video Recorder, Monitors, matrix switchers, multiplexers, quads, remote surveillance system, Wireless cameras, digital A/V voice recorder, Fire detection systems, Access Control Systems, Biometric Attendance Systems, Audio/Video door phones for single/multi apartments, currency counting machines, security products for banks and entrance control gate automation, walky-talky, Metal detectors, Dragon/Search light, Public Addressing systems, Concertina Wire and indoor/outdoor perimeter protection equipment. As a company , e-vision takes pride in making customized solutions for specific needs of the clients. We do undertake customized pilot projects and low volume production too.While updated details of e-vision products are available on www.evisionindia. com, our nation wide network of dedicated channel partners with total commitment towards customer satisfaction through service support and competitive pricing are a phone call away. We set standards that other can just aspire for catering to security needs of modern India. For more information : Email: info@evisionindia.com, ceo@evisionindia.com 102 | SEPTEMBER 2015 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

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EV-2DK750XC Product Type Dome Camera Product Size 148(L)X148(W)X103(H) Unit Weight 710g IR Lamps 2 piece osram IR led lamp Lens 2.8-12mm electric lens IR range 50 meters Tehcnical Data Price USD ( Ex-Works)

425

Case

Full metal body

Lens

3.0 mega Pixel HD lens

Sensor IC:

1/3 Optina AR0331 +NXP ASC8850 DSP

Video System

PAL / NTSC

Image Pixels

3.0 mega

Resolution

2048*1536

Mini Lux

0.1Lux color, 0.01Lux black / white

Video Format

H.264

Internet Port

RJ45 10Base-T/100Base-TX

Noise Reduction

POE

Optional

Dual Stream

Yes

SNR

>48dB

Audio Format

G.711/MP2/MPEG-4 AAC

Electronic Shutter

1/25s-1/30000s

IR-CUT

Yes

Audio

1CH in, 1CH out

Clode PTZ

Support

Power Comsuption

Less 8W

Zoom Focus

Yes

by NVR

Wifi

by NVR

Lightning protection

Built in 6000V surge protection chip

Remote Surveillance

Yes 1.

Image setting

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

The adjustable image format, bit rate, brightness, contrast, white balance, etc. more area intelligent OSD 4A auto control(AWB;AGC;AES;AI) Support the privacy shelter dWDR 3D-MCTF Digital noise reduction Latitude and longitude image mode Flip and mirror image (corridor mode) Image stabilization, Video Masking/Lost

Working Tempature

(-30C)-65C

Humidity

(-30C)-80C

Power Supply

DC12V

Guarantee

5 years

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ccHDtv About Author

Mr. Kiron Kunte Kiron Kunte has over 35 years of design and solutions experience, in Security, Telephony and Networking infrastructure. He is a graduate of IIT Bombay, a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers and has a post-graduate diploma, from Bombay University, in Systems Management. He is professionally certified in the design and engineering of Data Centres, IP Telephony, Video surveillance and Structured Cabling solutions. He heads Norik Konsult, a practice that offers advisory, design and system planning help to upgrade or build a new Telephony, Security and Networking infrastructure. For more information contact: www.norikkonsult.com

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What is ccHDTV? ccHDtv is a novel technique pioneered by ITE Tech. Inc. ccHDTV cameras transmit compressed H.264 data to NVR units. The technology is similar to that used in digital television broadcasts. This is a proven way of delivering stable high quality video transmission on a large scale. Data is transmitted via standard analog video coaxial cables with up to 16 cameras sharing a single cable. The most obvious advantage of this technology is that existing coaxial cable infrastructure for legacy analog CCTV systems can be used as the required coaxial cables and connectors for this technology are exactly the same. ccHDtv(closed circuit HDTV) is a newly developed solution for transmitting full HD digital video in a surveillance system. The core concept of ccHDtv is to deliver high definition video using digital TV (DTV) transmission. With ccHDtv, high definition digital video can be transmitted easily over coaxial cables, twisted pairs, or simply over the air. Multiple 1080p30 and 1080p60 video streams can be easily transmitted using ccHDtv over a single 5C2V/RG6 cable up to a length of 1000 meters without any repeater ( Up to 500 meters in case of 3C2V/RG59 ).

One of the unique features of this technology is the ability to create flexible “daisy chain” connections using BNC couplers and cameras set to operate on different “channels”. Adding new cameras can therefore be achieved simply by inserting a T connector and connecting a camera on a non-conflicting channel. Loops can even be formed as a fail-safe measure against broken cables. As a result, ccHDTV systems have the potential to be scaled easily with a high level of stability. Features of ccHDtv • Existing cable can be used when an analog system migrates to ccHDtv. • Deployment is similar to analog CCTV so no special skills required • Has high capacity bandwidth • Support transmission for longer distance - Multiple full HD camera video streams are able to be transmitted over a single coaxial cable • Supports hybrid media – cable and wireless. • Supports call redundancy and data encryption. • Any iDTV set with DVB-T feature is able to receive ccHDtv signal without an HD DVR • No frame drops & real-time delivery

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Components of a ccHDtv system DTV CAM A surveillance camera which supports ccHDtv DTV HD DVR The backend digital video recorder for ccHDtv DTV HUB A hub which converts (digitizes) the CVBS and audio signals of 1~N analog surveillance cameras to digital TV signal. With DTV HUB’s, existing analog cameras can be supported by the new ccHDtv system

• Bus • Ring Star Topology The coaxial cable and connecter is the same as for analog CCTV. Bus Topology This is similar to cable TV deployment with multiple DTV CAM’s running on a single cable. This uses the same coaxial cables, connecters, mixers and amplifiers.

DTV Gateway A bridge links between DTV CAM’s and CMS/NVR/IVA IP network. All DTV CAM’s are seen as virtual IP CAM’s from servers’ perspective. Repeater No special repeater is required. Any cable or aerial-TV repeater from the market is applicable.

Ring Topology Ring and multi-path connection are allowed in ccHDtv. This makes it possible to provide an alternate route in case

Topologies supported • Star - Exactly the same deployment as the traditional CCTV system

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delivering superior image quality compared with traditional analog video signal transmission formats such as NTSC, PAL and SECAM, there are still some issues with this technology. IP transmission is often affected by bottlenecks in the network. This can lead to frame rate reduction due to skipped images. ccHDTV on the other hand transmits data through a dedicated channel, and is therefore not affected by bandwidth bottlenecks and never skips frames. IP-based systems are complex to set up and maintain and require careful management of IP addresses. Avoiding the problem of network traffic bottlenecks therefore requires well-managed IT skills and Systems. In essence, IP video surveillance needs I.T. competence and a different set of skills when compared to the simple connections found in traditional CCTV systems. On the other hand, ccHDTV can transmit high quality compressed video, but without the complexity of I.P. systems. Conclusion • Existing coaxial cable infrastructure for legacy analog CCTV systems can be used as the required coaxial cables and connectors for this technology are exactly the same. • This has the unique ability to create flexible “daisy chain” • Both the AC and DC power is supported • Bus topology is supported – it is similar to the cable TV deployment. • No special knowledge is required for bandwidth planning. • The performance or throughput is NOT affected by the number of DTV CAM’s, TVR’s, monitors, CMS servers or the cable length. • The cable network is flexible, scalable and easy to plan. Does not require newer I.T. skills to be learnt. Caveat • ccHDTV still needs to prove itself. www.ind-safety.com

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Gandhi High Speed Doors

andhi Automations Pvt Ltd Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No.1 Entrance Automation and Loading Bay Equipment Company offers High Speed Doors . High Speed Doors designed and manufactured by Gandhi Automations are sturdy, dependable and are the ideal solution for medium and large entrances. The doors are manufactured with European collaboration and technology with innovative and creative engineering. Fast moving functional and reliable doors are needed in industrial and commercial contexts. Gandhi designed and manufactured High Speed Doors are versatile and solid ensuring long-lasting reliability. The modular structure of the curtains, assembled and joined by anodized aluminium extrusions, provides for a wide range of polyester sections available in a variety of colours. Wide, fullwidth window panels ensure a safer

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traffic and allow more light in. Their fast and easy replacement, in case of accidental tearing, saves money and time. The alternating metal tubular structure there inserted ensures high wind-resistance. Prime High Speed Doors are the ideal solution for internal and external entrances and effectively operate in any situation, even when strong winds are blowing and in rooms

with high volume traffic. Sturdy and dependable, Prime is the intelligent door for medium and large entrances.

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Matrix video surveillance solution secures 200+ atms having 32kbps bandwidth across india

he objective of the ATM vendor is to serve as a unifier to provideaccess to the basic banking services across all demographic andgeographic divides. The customer was contracted by the ReserveBank of India (RBI) to deploy White Label ATMs (WLAs) in India.WLAs are not required to have bank branding and can only beoperated by companies that have been fully approved by the ReserveBank of India. Security is the most critical aspect RBI consideredwhile awarding the contracts. This company has a forecast to deploy9,000 ATMs in India over 3 years. Requirements • Central Monitoring and Management of all the Locations • Central Notification for Important Events like Camera • Disconnection, Storage Alert, Recording Status in Real-time • Timely Installation and Service at all Locations • Number of days of Data Storage as per Government Regulations Challenges • Centralized

management

with

limited bandwidth of 32Kbpsavailable at remote locations. • Installation and service of devices and cameras at 200+ remotelocations across India in a fast track manner. Matrix Offerings • Matrix provided a Hybrid Video Recorder at all the locations to keep a provision to replace Analog with IP cameras in future. • Trained 550+ Matrix channel partners across India made installations quick and professional. • For central monitoring of all the devices and cameras at low bandwidth, Matrix offered a notification management software which offered bitwise information about events like number of devices online, number of devices in which motion has been detected, number of devices in which recording has been stopped, camera wise view tamper, recording alert, video loss, storage status, etc. For ease in monitoring, the indication was shown with different color codes. • Provision to search and export the event logs in excel format was

provided as proof for future investigation. • CMS software was provided to view video from camera wherever bandwidth was available or on occurrence of a critical event.

Solutions offered • SATATYA HVR0408S: 4 Analog Channels, 8 IP Channels, Total 8 Channel Hybrid Video Recorder with 6TB Storage and NAS Support • SATATYA CADR700FL36CW: 700TVL IR Dome Analog Camera with 3.6mm Fixed Lens • SATATYA CABR700FL36CW: 700TVL IR Bullet Analog Camera with 3.6mm Fixed Lens • SATATYA Device Monitor: Monitoring Application that requires less Bandwidth to centrally view the Health Status of Multiple Devices • SATATYA Centralized Monitoring Software (CMS): Central Management of Cameras connected across Multiple Locations inCombination as per Priority. Results • Centralized security control of each ATM. • Customer achieves target of expanding 200-300 ATMsmonthly across India. • Centralized notification of any event across India. • Functioning status of all Benefits • Enhanced Security with Centralized Management • Reduced Security Manpower Cost at each Location • Reduced Recurring Cost of Bandwidth • Centralized Procurement with Easy and Smooth Execution

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: Product Show Case BIOlite NG Plus – BIOmetric +Card+Pin based Attendance Terminal With Multispectral finger print Sensor which works with Dry, Oily, Wet, Dirty, Elderly or Damaged fingers as well Benefits:• Inbuilt Lumidigm (Part of HID Global) Multispectral Sensor • The industry’s best fingerprint images captured • Protects against fake and spoof fingerprints • With Live Finger detection technology • TCP/IP with 32 Bit ARM Processor CPU (GPRS & POE optional) • Users – Up to 10,000 Transactions– Up to 1,00,000 • OTP (One Time Password) to Access the Device • Push Data Mechanism & Random Attendance Paging • Device configuration very easy with 2.5” LCD with Touch Sense keypad

BIOlite NG – BIOmetric +Card+Pin based Attendance Terminal For Multi-location Attendance Management of Retail Chains and Branches with TCP/IP, POE,GPRS, etc. Benefits:• TCP/IP with 32 Bit ARM Processor CPU (GPRS & POE optional) • Finger Template – Up to 3,00,000 Transactions– Up to 2,50,000 • OTP (One Time Password) to Access the Device • Push Data Mechanism & Random Attendance Paging • Awarded Finger Identification Algorithm with finger auto update • Device configuration very easy with 2.5” LCD with Touch Sense keypad • Compact and Elegant Look

smartXS NG – The faster and more efficient 4 Door 8 Reader Controller with 32 bit processor and DIN Rail mounting Features:• Support 4 Door & 8 Wiegand Reader • TCP/IP with 32 Bit ARM Processor CPU • Din Rail Mounting & Wall Mounting with Metal Enclosure • Users – Up to 30,000 & Transactions – Up to 60,000 • Door Interlocking Facility • Inbuilt Power Supply with Battery charging provision • Fire & Intrusion Panel Integration www.ind-safety.com

smartCOMMANDCONTROL – Cloud Compatible Web based Access Management & Time Attendance Software with Android Based Mobile Apps with GPS Tracking

Software Benefits:• Web Based Cloud Compatible Architecture • Attendance + Access + HRMS/ Payroll & work Force Management Integration • Comprehensive Attendance Policy with Useful MIS Reports • Online Employee self Service module (Application, approval, management) • Online Complete Leave Management (Application, approval, management) • Shift Management for almost all industries • Email & SMS notification • 21 CFR part 11 Compliant Mobile Apps Benefits:• Employee Efficiency & Productivity Increased • Employee Self Service module on Android based Smart Phone • Easy Employee tracking as Employee Attendance marked with GPS Location • Leave Application, Manual Punch, Outdoor/Tour entry through Mobile • Condone Entry • Employee can mark Offline attendance (If No Network)

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After 17 successful editions India International Security Expo welcomes manufacturers, importers and system integrators of security related equipments to its next mega chapter. On display will be exhaustive range of new age security solutions from world over. Don't miss the opportunity.

Home secretary, GOI & CPO Chiefs inaugurating IISE 2013 & 2014

18 th

india international

ITPO

securityexpo

2015

October

Booking started from 28-09-2014

HALL NO.

8 -11, 2015 DISPLAY PROFILE

More than 2500 sq mts sold

Access Control Systems X-Ray Baggage Scanners Smart Cards/RFID Disaster Management & NBC Equipment Trafď&#x20AC; c Monitoring Systems Security Equipment for Bank and Hospital Training Equipment Video Surveillance Devices CCTV Fire Fighting Equipment

VENUE Pragati Maidan New Delhi

Explosive Detection & Disposal Eqpt. Anti-Riot Non Leathal Weapons Protective Gears, B.P. Jackets, Bomb Suits, Communication eqipments Camp Tentage/ Logistic Equipment Night Vision Devices/GPS/UAVs BP VEHs/ Anti-mine VEHs Home & Automotive Security Devices Uniform Articles Automatic Gates/Bollards

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