1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

Adury Knit Composite Ltd, located in Shibpur, Narsingdi, is a prominent textile and garment manufacturing facility requiring comprehensive fire safety consultancy services to ensure full compliance with Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and international safety regulations including RSO (Remediation Coordination Cell), RMG Sustainability Council, and NIRAPON requirements.

AMI Technologies Ltd is engaged to provide end-to-end fire safety engineering consultancy, encompassing detailed assessment, system design, regulatory compliance guidance, and implementation support for all active and passive fire protection systems throughout the manufacturing complex.

2. SCOPE OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES

A. Fire Risk Assessment & Site Analysis

Our consultancy begins with a thorough fire risk assessment of the entire Adury Knit Composite Ltd facility. This includes:

• Comprehensive site survey and facility mapping
• Identification of high-risk zones including production floors, warehouses, boiler rooms, generator rooms, chemical storage areas, and electrical substations
• Occupancy load calculations for all building sections
• Evaluation of existing fire safety measures and gap analysis
• Assessment of means of egress, emergency exits, and evacuation routes
• Analysis of building construction types, fire resistance ratings, and compartmentation
• Review of current safety protocols and emergency response procedures

B. Fire Detection & Alarm System Design

Design and engineering of state-of-the-art addressable fire detection and alarm systems covering:

• Strategic placement of smoke detectors, heat detectors, and multi-criteria sensors throughout production areas, warehouses, offices, and utility rooms
• Design of manual call point locations at every exit and strategic positions
• Integration of audio-visual notification appliances (sounders, strobes, voice evacuation systems)
• Control panel sizing and location determination based on building layout
• Zoning strategy for precise fire location identification
• Network architecture for multi-building facilities
• Integration with building management systems (BMS) and emergency response protocols
• Compliance with BNBC Chapter 8 and NFPA 72 standards

C. Fire Hydrant & Standpipe System Design

Complete hydraulic design and engineering of fire hydrant systems including:

• Water demand calculations based on building classification and occupancy
• Underground and overhead water storage tank sizing and specifications
• Fire pump sizing (electric, diesel, and jockey pump) with redundancy considerations
• Piping network design with proper sizing using Hazen-Williams calculations
• Strategic placement of hydrant valves throughout the facility perimeter
• Landing valve installations at each floor for firefighting access
• Hose cabinet locations in compliance with NFPA 14
• Fire brigade connection points for external fire department support
• Pressure and flow testing protocols
• Integration with municipal water supply systems

D. Automatic Sprinkler System Design

Engineering design of comprehensive automatic sprinkler protection:

• Hazard classification of different areas (Light, Ordinary, Extra Hazard)
• Sprinkler head selection and spacing calculations
• Hydraulic calculations for adequate water supply and pressure
• Wet pipe, dry pipe, or pre-action system recommendations based on area requirements
• Riser locations and zone valve arrangements
• Alarm check valve and flow switch integration
• Water flow test and pressure requirements
• Storage area specialized protection (ESFR sprinklers for high-rack storage)
• Compliance with NFPA 13 standards

E. Fire Suppression System Consultancy

Specialized suppression system design for critical areas:

• Foam Suppression Systems: For flammable liquid storage, chemical storage areas, and high-risk zones
• Gaseous Suppression Systems: For electrical rooms, server rooms, control rooms, and sensitive equipment areas using FM-200, CO2, or other clean agents
• Agent quantity calculations and discharge time specifications
• Nozzle placement and coverage area design
• Integration with detection systems for automatic activation

F. Passive Fire Protection Consultancy

Comprehensive passive fire protection strategy including:

• Fire resistance rating requirements for structural elements
• Fire compartmentation and fire barrier design
• Fire-rated door specifications and locations (60-minute, 90-minute, 120-minute ratings)
• Fire damper requirements for HVAC ductwork penetrations
• Fire stopping and sealing solutions for cable and pipe penetrations
• Intumescent and cementitious coating specifications for structural steel
• Fire-rated cable requirements and routing
• Smoke control and ventilation system design
• Emergency lighting and exit signage specifications
• Compliance with BNBC Chapter 8 and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

3. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & DOCUMENTATION

A. Code Compliance Review

• Detailed compliance matrix against BNBC 2020 requirements
• NFPA standards applicability analysis (NFPA 1, 10, 13, 14, 72, 101, 110)
• RMG sector-specific safety requirements compliance
• RSO, NIRAPON, and Accord safety standards alignment
• Local Fire Service & Civil Defence regulations adherence

B. Documentation & Deliverables

• Detailed fire safety design drawings (plans, sections, details, schematics)
• Hydraulic calculation sheets and technical specifications
• Equipment schedules and material specifications
• Fire safety manual and standard operating procedures
• Emergency evacuation plans and assembly point layouts
• Fire drill and training protocols
• Inspection, testing, and maintenance schedules
• As-built documentation support

C. Authority Liaison & Approvals

• Coordination with Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence
• Submission of fire safety plans for statutory approvals
• Coordination with local authorities and regulatory bodies
• Support during inspection and compliance verification
• Assistance in obtaining fire safety certificates

4. MEP INTEGRATION & COORDINATION

• Integration of fire protection systems with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
• Coordination with HVAC systems for smoke management
• Electrical load calculations for fire pumps and alarm systems
• Emergency power supply requirements (generator and UPS sizing)
• Plumbing coordination for water supply and drainage
• BMS integration for centralized monitoring

5. TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING

• Fire safety awareness training for management and workers
• Fire warden and emergency response team training
• Equipment operation and maintenance training
• Emergency evacuation drill planning and execution support
• Development of fire safety culture within the organization

6. SUSTAINABILITY & COST OPTIMIZATION

• Life cycle cost analysis of proposed systems
• Energy-efficient equipment recommendations
• Water conservation strategies in fire protection systems
• Sustainable material selection
• Phased implementation planning for budget optimization

7. PROJECT TIMELINE & MILESTONES

• Phase 1: Site Assessment & Risk Analysis (2 weeks)
• Phase 2: Conceptual Design & System Selection (2 weeks)
• Phase 3: Detailed Engineering & Calculations (3 weeks)
• Phase 4: Documentation & Drawings (2 weeks)
• Phase 5: Regulatory Submissions & Approvals (3-4 weeks)
• Phase 6: Implementation Support & Site Supervision (Throughout installation)
• Phase 7: Testing, Commissioning & Handover Support (2 weeks)

8. POST-CONSULTANCY SUPPORT

• Technical support during procurement and installation phases
• Site supervision and quality assurance services
• Commissioning and testing oversight
• Training and handover documentation
• Annual maintenance planning and specification
• Ongoing technical advisory services