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We have open parking spaces and outdoor DG sets at our site in Nashik. Can clean agent gas extinguishers be stored outside in direct sunlight, or is there a burst risk in summer?
No, direct outdoor storage in sunlight is not recommended. Fire extinguishers are pressurized cylinders. Most cylinders are rated for operating temperatures up to 55°C or 60°C. In hot summer afternoons, …
Our new housing society in Kothrud, Pune, has a double-basement parking lot. The fire department is demanding sprinkler heads inside the car parking area. Is it legally mandatory for residential basements?
Yes, absolutely mandatory. Under the National Building Code (NBC) Part 4, all basements used for car parking or storage exceeding 200 square meters in area must be fully covered by …