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Ensuring Safe Evacuation Under All Conditions
Life safety code compliance focuses on the human element during a fire emergency. It ensures that occupants can evacuate a building swiftly and safely, even when panic levels are high and visibility is low.
B2B Industrial Solutions conducts specialized Life Safety Audits that audit your facility against NBC 2016 Part 4 and NFPA 101 standards, focusing on exit capacities, travel distances, and emergency illumination.
Audit Focus Areas
Means of Egress
Verifying exit widths, travel distances, and ensuring escape routes are free of obstructions and properly signed.
Exit DoorsEmergency Illumination
Testing fallback lighting and exit signs to ensure they provide adequate lux levels during power failures.
Electrical ChecksCompartmentalization
Evaluating fire-rated partitions and smoke seals to ensure fire remains contained in its zone of origin.
Passive FirePA & Warning
Auditing Public Address (PA) and Voice Evacuation systems for audibility and clarity across all work floors.
Detection SystemsCompliance Checkpoints
Our audit covers the most critical life-safety requirements of the National Building Code.
| Requirement | Standard (NBC Part 4) | Audit Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Distance | Max 30m (Normal Risk) | Actual measured distance to nearest exit |
| Exit Width | 10mm per person (Stairs) | Calculated capacity vs Occupant load |
| Signage | Photoluminescent / Illuminated | Visibility and placement verification |
| Pressurization | Stairwell positive pressure | Anemometer flow and pressure testing |