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Fire Safety Audit by a Licensed Fire & Life Safety Auditor
An independent audit of your building's fire protection systems, escape routes and emergency readiness, with every gap listed in priority order. In Maharashtra this audit is mandatory for certain buildings, and only a licensed auditor may conduct it.
- Licensed Fire & Life Safety Auditor (MF&ES/F&LSA/0029)
- 1200+ audits across India
- Certificate of Compliance for mandated buildings
The licence
Check the auditor's licence before you book the audit
Under the Maharashtra Fire Prevention & Life Safety Measures Act, only a Licensed Fire & Life Safety Auditor authorised by the Directorate of Maharashtra Fire & Emergency Services may conduct the fire and life safety audit the law mandates. So before you compare quotes, ask every bidder for one thing: the licence number.
PowerTech holds licence MF&ES/F&LSA/0029, valid to 21 September 2027. Below are the credentials behind every PowerTech fire safety audit:
- 1200+
- Audits across India
- 2014
- Founded in Pune
- Every 2 yrs
- Audit cycle, mandated buildings
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Licensed Fire & Life Safety Auditor
Authorised by
Directorate of Maharashtra Fire & Emergency Services
Licence MF&ES/F&LSA/0029 · Valid to 21 Sep 2027
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FSAI Accredited Professional
Accredited by
Fire & Security Association of India
Valid to 26 Feb 2027
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Chartered Electrical Safety Engineer
Authorised by
Govt. of Maharashtra
Under the CEA (MSES) Regulations, 2023
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Advance Diploma in Industrial Safety
Awarded by
Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education
First Class
Licence on record
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The mandate
Is a fire safety audit mandatory for your building?
In Maharashtra, for certain buildings, yes. The Maharashtra Fire Prevention & Life Safety Measures Act, 2006 (Amendment 2023) makes a fire and life safety audit mandatory for specific building types. Below is how the mandate works:
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Buildings above 30 metres: mandatory
The mandate covers buildings above 30 metres in height used as hotels, hospitals, business or IT offices, malls and commercial complexes, or mixed-occupancy buildings.
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The owner answers for it
Responsibility for getting the audit done sits with the building owner. If the owner is not available, it passes to the occupier or the management.
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Repeat every two years
For mandated buildings, the first audit fell due within one year from March 2023. After that, the audit repeats once every two years.
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Everywhere else: strongly advisable
Outside these categories the Act's audit mandate does not apply. Factories, warehouses and buildings in other states generally book the same audit to find gaps before an incident, an insurer or a fire NOC renewal does.
The audit
What a fire safety audit covers, and why it matters
A fire safety audit is a detailed inspection of a facility's fire protection systems, life safety arrangements and emergency preparedness. Auditors walk the site, check what is actually installed and working, and compare its condition against what the law and applicable fire safety codes require.
Many buildings got their fire systems at construction and have never had them independently assessed since. Extinguishers pass their service dates. Sprinkler and detection systems sit untested.
Escape routes fill up with storage. Mock drills quietly stop. These gaps stay invisible until an incident, an inspection or a fire NOC renewal brings them up.
PowerTech conducts fire and life safety audits from Pune, with a presence in Mumbai and Nashik and audits delivered across India. The firm is a Licensed Fire & Life Safety Auditor, and the audit stays independent: we advise, we never sell you equipment.
Below is what every audit checks at minimum:
- Fire protection systems checked physically, such as hydrants, sprinklers, detection and alarm, and extinguishers.
- Life safety arrangements walked and verified, such as escape routes, fire doors, emergency lighting and signage.
- A report that lists every gap with corrective actions in priority order, so the worst risks close first.
What we audit
Each system the auditors check on site
The scope is agreed before the visit, so you know exactly what gets checked. Below are the systems our auditors physically inspect on site:
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Fire pump house and hydrant system
Fire pumps, the hydrant network and hose reels checked physically for condition and readiness, so water reaches a fire when it must.
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Automatic sprinkler system
Sprinkler coverage and condition verified area by area, so protection matches the fire load beneath it.
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Fire detection and alarm system
Detectors, call points and panels tested for function, so a fire is announced while it is still small.
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Fire extinguishers and first-aid firefighting
Types, placement, service dates and access checked against the areas each unit protects.
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Escape routes and fire doors
Exit widths, travel paths, door condition and signage walked end to end, with every obstruction recorded.
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Emergency lighting and exit signage
Checked floor by floor, so people can still find the way out in smoke or a power failure.
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Compartmentation and fire command centre
Fire barriers, shaft sealing and the command centre reviewed where the building has them, so smoke and fire stay contained.
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Electrical installations and substation
Wiring, panels and the substation reviewed for fire risk by the in-house Chartered Electrical Safety Engineer.
The process
How the audit runs, kick-off to compliance
The same methodology runs on every site, scaled to its size and fire load:
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Kick-off and data collection
A kick-off with your safety and facilities heads, then a data checklist: fire NOC, building drawings, fire system layouts, past inspection reports and applicable compliance records.
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An audit protocol for your site
The collected data becomes a site-specific audit protocol before anyone reaches your gate, covering the full agreed scope.
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The site audit
Auditors walk the facility with instruments and checklists. Fire protection systems, life safety arrangements and emergency management are physically checked, and observations recorded.
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A priority-wise report
Everything observed lands in one report: the status of each system, gaps cited against the applicable code clause, and corrective actions in priority order.
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Compliance support
Fix the findings with your own contractors, or hand the corrective work to PowerTech, turnkey or as consultants.
The paperwork
From audit report to Certificate of Compliance
Every audit ends in a document trail your management and the authorities can act on. Below is what you hold when the audit closes:
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The fire safety audit report
The as-found status of every system inspected, each gap and non-compliance, and corrective actions in priority order.
Observations cite the applicable code clause
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The Certificate of Compliance
For mandated Maharashtra buildings, the Licensed Auditor issues the Certificate of Compliance and submits it to the Director of Maharashtra Fire Services, the Chief Fire Officer or the Nominated Officer.
Issued under the Maharashtra Fire Act mandate
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The basis for follow-up
The report drives the corrective phase, handled in-house or with our support. If you are floating a tender, we quote against your scope of work too.
The auditor
The qualified auditor behind the licence
A licence is held by a firm. An audit is conducted by a person. PowerTech's fire and life safety audits run under Atul Kakad, the qualified auditor on the firm's F&LSA licence. The same auditor is a Chartered Electrical Safety Engineer, so the electrical side of fire risk gets a specialist's eye.
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Qualified auditor, F&LSA licence
PowerTech licence MF&ES/F&LSA/0029
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FSAI Accredited Professional
Valid to 26 Feb 2027
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Chartered Electrical Safety Engineer
Authorised under the CEA (MSES) Regulations, 2023
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Advance Diploma in Industrial Safety
First Class
Buildings we audit
One audit discipline, many kinds of building
Fire load and occupancy decide what an audit emphasises. Below are the facilities we audit:
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Manufacturing and warehouses
High fire load from materials, chemicals and continuous operations. Audits cover protection systems, hazardous areas and emergency management.
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High-rises above 30 metres
The mandated category in Maharashtra: hotels, hospitals, offices, malls and mixed use. Audit first, then the Certificate of Compliance.
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Hotels and restaurants
Sleeping guests and busy kitchens raise the stakes. Escape routes, kitchen fire points and staff readiness get extra attention.
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Hospitals and healthcare
Occupants who cannot evacuate on their own. Detection, compartmentation and evacuation planning carry the audit's weight here.
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Offices, IT parks and malls
Large occupant loads and public access make fire NOC compliance critical. Common systems and tenant floors are both covered.
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Housing societies
Common areas first: extinguishers, common wiring, emergency lighting and escape routes, in a report the committee can act on.
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Fire safety audit: FAQs
Straight answers to what building owners and safety heads usually ask:
What is a fire safety audit?
A fire safety audit is a detailed inspection of a facility's fire protection systems, life safety arrangements and emergency management practices. Auditors physically check firefighting systems, detection and alarm, escape routes, signage and compliance records, then report every gap with corrective actions in priority order. The goal is to find and fix the weaknesses early, not after an incident.
Is a fire safety audit mandatory in India?
In Maharashtra, yes, for certain buildings. The Maharashtra Fire Prevention & Life Safety Measures Act, 2006 (Amendment 2023) makes a fire and life safety audit mandatory for buildings above 30 metres in height used as hotels, hospitals, business or IT offices, malls and commercial complexes, or mixed occupancy. The first audit fell due within one year from March 2023, and it repeats once every two years. Codes and rules in other states generally provide for periodic fire safety assessment too, so check what applies to your building, or ask us to.
Who is allowed to conduct a fire safety audit in Maharashtra?
Only a Licensed Fire & Life Safety Auditor authorised by the Directorate of Maharashtra Fire & Emergency Services. PowerTech holds licence MF&ES/F&LSA/0029, valid to 21 September 2027, with the qualified auditor named on it. Whoever you appoint, ask for the licence number first.
What does the audit cover?
Fire protection systems such as pumps, hydrants, sprinklers, detection and alarm, and extinguishers. Life safety arrangements such as escape routes, fire doors, emergency lighting, signage and compartmentation. Electrical installations are reviewed for fire risk as well, and emergency management, including evacuation planning and drills, completes the picture.
How long does a fire safety audit take?
It depends on the size and type of facility. A small commercial building is generally completed in about a day on site. Large industrial plants, IT parks and multi-tower facilities can take 3 to 7 days or more, depending on the systems and area covered.
What does a fire safety audit cost?
Cost depends on the building's size, height, occupancy and the systems installed. PowerTech provides a site-specific scope of work with commercial terms once we have your building details, with no obligation on your side. Tender and RFP enquiries are welcome.
What do we receive at the end of the audit?
A detailed report: the status of each system, the gaps and non-compliances, and corrective actions in priority order. The report is accepted by state and central fire safety authorities. For mandated Maharashtra buildings, the Licensed Auditor issues the Certificate of Compliance and submits it to the Director of Maharashtra Fire Services, the Chief Fire Officer or the Nominated Officer.
Does the audit help with fire NOC renewal?
Generally, yes. Fire NOC conditions and renewal typically call for evidence that fire systems are in place and maintained, and the audit report documents exactly that, gap by gap. We review your fire NOC status as part of the data collection.
Why choose PowerTech for a fire safety audit?
PowerTech is a Licensed Fire & Life Safety Auditor, licence MF&ES/F&LSA/0029, with the qualified auditor in-house rather than borrowed for the assignment. Since 2014 the firm has completed 1200+ audits across India. A Chartered Electrical Safety Engineer reads the electrical side of fire risk. And the audit is independent: no equipment sale sits behind the findings.
Which areas do you cover?
PowerTech is headquartered in Pune, with a presence in Mumbai and Nashik. Fire and life safety audits are delivered across Maharashtra and other states in India, and the audit team travels to your site wherever it is.
Book the audit
Book a fire safety audit for your building
Start with the basics: building type, height, use and city. Mandate, fire NOC renewal, insurer's requirement or a near-miss, whatever brought you here, the team scopes the audit and returns commercial terms.
- We call you back A short call about your building, its height and occupancy, and what you need from the audit.
- You get a scope A site-specific scope of work with commercial terms. Tenders and RFPs are welcome.
- The audit runs Auditors check your systems on site, and the report follows, worst risks first.
- Licensed Fire & Life Safety Auditor
- Independent, vendor-neutral findings
- Certificate of Compliance for mandated buildings
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