Indian Fire Exit Compliance Checklist

Instructions for Use:

Scope: This checklist covers fire exit signage, emergency lighting, and evacuation route compliance for Indian buildings
Frequency: Conduct quarterly inspections for compliance verification
Critical Items: Items marked with red border are mandatory for life safety compliance
Documentation: Maintain completed checklists for regulatory inspections and insurance requirements

1. Fire Exit Sign Design & Specifications (IS 9457:2005)

Yes No

Are all fire exit signs minimum 300mm × 150mm in size as per IS 9457:2005? [IS 9457:2005 - Clause 4.1]

Yes No

Do exit signs use correct colors: Green background (Pantone 347C) with white text and symbols? [IS 9457:2005 - Clause 5.2]

Yes No

Are letter heights minimum 25mm for "EXIT" text with appropriate stroke width (1:8 ratio)? [IS 9457:2005 - Clause 6.1]

Yes No

Are pictogram symbols minimum 100mm × 100mm and compliant with ISO 3864-1 standards? [IS 9457:2005 - Clause 4.3]

Yes No

Are sign materials fire-resistant (Class A2 rating) and UV-stable for 10+ years? [IS 9457:2005 - Clause 3.2]

2. Sign Placement & Installation (NBCC 2016)

Yes No

Are exit signs installed above every designated emergency exit door? [NBCC 2016 - Part 4, Section 2.4.1]

Yes No

Are signs mounted at height 2.1m to 2.4m above finished floor level? [NBCC 2016 - Part 4, Section 2.4.2]

Yes No

Are directional signs placed at maximum 30-meter intervals in corridors? [NBCC 2016 - Part 4, Section 2.4.3]

Yes No

Are signs visible from minimum 20 meters with unobstructed 120° viewing angle? [NBCC 2016 - Part 4, Section 2.4.4]

Yes No

Are signs installed perpendicular to primary viewing direction with secure mounting? [NBCC 2016 - Part 4, Section 2.4.5]

3. Emergency Lighting & Illumination (Indian Fire Service)

Yes No

Do illuminated exit signs provide minimum 50 lux on sign face during normal and emergency conditions? [Fire Service Guidelines 2018]

Yes No

Is emergency backup power provided for minimum 3 hours continuous operation? [NBCC 2016 - Part 8, Section 5.3]

Yes No

Are photoluminescent signs compliant with DIN 67510 with sufficient charging periods? [BIS Guidelines 2019]

Yes No

Is emergency lighting tested monthly with documentation maintained? [Fire Service Regulations]

4. Exit Route Compliance & Accessibility

Yes No

Are all exit routes kept permanently free from obstructions and locked doors? [NBCC 2016 - Part 4, Section 2.2.1]

Yes No

Do exit doors open in direction of egress without keys or special knowledge? [NBCC 2016 - Part 4, Section 2.3.1]

Yes No

Are exit widths adequate for occupancy load (minimum 900mm for single leaf doors)? [NBCC 2016 - Part 4, Section 2.2.3]

Yes No

Are non-exit doors marked "NOT AN EXIT" or similar appropriate marking? [IS 9457:2005 - Clause 7.2]

5. Building-Specific Requirements

Yes No

High-rise buildings (>15m): Are illuminated signs mandatory with dual power supply systems? [NBCC 2016 - Part 4, Section 3.1]

Yes No

Assembly buildings (>300 occupants): Are exit capacity signs showing person capacity installed? [NBCC 2016 - Part 4, Section 3.2]

Yes No

Healthcare facilities: Are special evacuation procedures and disabled evacuation signs provided? [NBCC 2016 - Part 9, Section 2.4]

Yes No

Industrial facilities: Are hazard-specific evacuation routes and assembly points clearly marked? [Factory Act Guidelines]

6. Assembly Point & Emergency Equipment Signage

Yes No

Are emergency assembly points clearly marked with green background signs visible from 50 meters? [Fire Service Guidelines]

Yes No

Are fire extinguisher locations marked with red background signs (RAL 3001) per IS 12349? [IS 12349:1988 - Color Standards]

Yes No

Are first aid stations marked with white cross on green background as per ISO 3864 standards? [BIS Adoption of ISO Standards]

Yes No

Are evacuation maps posted at building entrances with "You Are Here" marking? [NBCC 2016 - Part 4, Section 2.5]

7. Maintenance & Testing Requirements

Yes No

Is monthly visual inspection conducted for sign damage, obstruction, or visibility issues? [Fire Service Maintenance Protocol]

Yes No

Is quarterly cleaning of sign faces and emergency lighting fixtures performed? [NBCC Maintenance Guidelines]

Yes No

Is annual electrical testing of emergency backup systems documented with certificates? [Electrical Safety Guidelines]

Yes No

Are maintenance logs maintained for regulatory inspections and insurance requirements? [Insurance Council Guidelines]

8. Documentation & Compliance Certificates

Yes No

Are material certificates available from BIS-approved manufacturers? [BIS Certification Requirements]

Yes No

Is Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC) obtained from local fire department? [Fire Service Approval]

Yes No

Are installation completion certificates from certified safety consultants available? [Professional Certification]

Yes No

Are as-built drawings and specifications updated and maintained for future reference? [Building Authority Requirements]

Critical Non-Compliance Actions:

Immediate: Any "No" responses to critical items (red border) require immediate remedial action
7 Days: Replace or repair damaged, missing, or non-compliant signs
30 Days: Address all non-critical compliance issues
Documentation: Maintain records of corrective actions taken