MEP & Fire
Fire NOC in Goa: Which Buildings Need Sprinklers, Hydrants and Fire Alarms?
Getting a fire NOC in Goa: how NBC 2016 Part 4 decides which buildings need sprinklers, hydrants and fire alarms, and how to prepare the drawings.
Fire protection system design
Sprinkler, hydrant, fire alarm and smoke control systems designed to the National Building Code, with the drawings you need for the fire NOC.
Fire fighting and detection systems we design
Fire protection design decides how a building detects a fire, warns the people inside, controls the spread and gives the fire brigade what it needs to put it out. We design these systems to Part 4 of the National Building Code of India 2016 and the relevant IS standards, for the building's height, occupancy and floor area.
- Automatic sprinkler systems
- Wet riser and downcomer systems
- Yard hydrants and hose reels
- Fire pump room, jockey and diesel pumps
- Underground and overhead fire tanks
- Fire alarm and detection layouts
- Manual call points and PA / voice evacuation
- Smoke extraction and staircase pressurisation
- Fire extinguisher schedules
- Gas suppression for server and electrical rooms
Fire NOC drawings
For buildings that need a fire NOC, we prepare the drawings the Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services asks for: fire fighting layouts, riser diagrams, pump room and tank details, and the fire safety measures on the architectural plans. We revise them if the department raises queries and coordinate with your architect on exits, refuge areas and compartmentation.
What you receive
| Deliverable | What you get |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic calculations | Sprinkler and hydrant demand, pipe sizing and pump selection |
| Fire fighting layouts | Sprinkler, hydrant and hose reel layouts for each floor |
| Schematics | Riser diagrams, pump room schematic and fire alarm schematic |
| Pump room & tank details | Plan, sections and equipment schedule |
| NOC drawing set | Drawings formatted for submission to the fire department |
| BOQ & specifications | For tendering to fire fighting contractors |
Coordinated with the other services
Sprinkler mains are among the largest pipes in a ceiling void and the most likely to clash with beams and ducts. We model them with the MEP services and structure in Revit, so heads are spaced correctly and pipes run where they can actually be installed.
Related services
Most projects need more than one discipline. Designing them together is where coordination pays off.
MEP Design
HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems sized from proper load calculations and drawn to fit the building.
- HVAC heat load & duct design
- Power, lighting & single-line diagrams
- Water supply & drainage
BIM Modelling & Coordination
Our specialty. Every discipline modelled together in Revit, clashes fixed on screen, drawings taken from the model.
- Revit models, LOD 200–500
- Clash detection & coordination
- CAD to BIM & as-built models
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Frequently asked questions
Something else you'd like to know? Ask us.
Which buildings need a sprinkler system?
It depends on the building's height, use and floor area under NBC 2016 Part 4. As a rule, high-rise buildings, large commercial and assembly buildings, hotels above a certain size, hospitals and basements need sprinklers. We confirm the requirement for your building at the design basis stage.
Do you prepare fire NOC drawings for Goa?
Yes. We prepare the fire fighting and fire alarm drawings needed for the fire NOC application and revise them if the department raises queries.
Can you design fire fighting for an existing building?
Yes. We survey the building, check it against current requirements and design the additions needed, routing pipes and cables around the existing structure.
Do you supply or install fire fighting equipment?
No. We are designers. We prepare the drawings, BOQ and specifications, help you compare contractors' quotes, and review their shop drawings.
Have drawings ready, or just an idea? Send them over.
Share the location, building type and what you need. We reply within one working day.