Fire incidents, especially in industrial setups, pose serious risks not just to property, but more importantly, to life and operations. Ensuring timely containment or even complete avoidance of such events is the foundation on which Godwitt’s fire safety strategy stands. Our fire safety systems are more than just regulatory checkboxes; they are designed for real-world performance, long-term validation, and occupier peace of mind.
Whether it's a large warehouse, logistics hub, or a temperature-controlled storage facility, our industrial park infrastructure applies a prevention-first strategy. We closely follow the National Building Code (NBC) and local fire safety guidelines, blending compliance with practical functionality.
Let’s take a closer look at the fire safety systems deployed across the industrial parks at Godwitt, from initial design to real-time operation.
Fire Safety Systems at Godwitt Parks: Industrial Safety
1. Fire Hydrant Systems: Ensuring Fire Readiness Across Every Park
A fire hydrant system is a crucial part of any fire safety framework. At every industrial park of Godwitt, this system forms the backbone of our emergency response capability.
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Code-Compliant & Engineered for Coverage
We follow a consistent methodology to ensure each fire hydrant is installed as per regulatory norms and operational needs. Detailed hydraulic studies are conducted for every park area, allowing us to maintain adequate pressure and flow at all times.
Features include:
- Dedicated fire water tanks sized to match the facility’s fire load
The capacity of each tank is designed specifically to meet the fire safety requirements of the facility, ensuring a sufficient water supply based on the fire load. - Self-replenishing fire tanks with overflow routed for domestic use
The dedicated fire water tanks are always completely filled by design. Any overflow is automatically directed to domestic water tanks, ensuring the fire tanks remain full at all times without requiring human intervention.
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- Main and standby electric fire pumps.
- Backup diesel fire pump.
- Booster pumps for tall structures or long pumping distances.
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By reinforcing the industrial park ecosystem with redundancies, we maintain reliability even during power outages or mechanical failure events.
2. Fire Sprinkler Systems: Targeted Suppression for Diverse Facility Types
Industrial environments vary widely, and so do their fire suppression requirements. Industrial parks by Godwitt adapt sprinkler systems to match the usage, layout, and fire risk level of each facility.
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In High-Rack Warehousing: K360 ESFR Sprinklers
High-rack warehouse configurations are served by Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) K360 systems, which provide:
- Immediate response during fire onset.
- Better water distribution without needing in-rack sprinklers.
- Preservation of vertical space is critical for storage efficiency.
In Non-Rack Zones: K115 Sprinklers
Our K115 sprinkler deployment is used in facilities without racking, offering:
- Broad floor area coverage.
- Integration with ceiling-mounted beam smoke detection units.
Unified Monitoring Systems
Every sprinkler setup is digitally linked to a central fire alarm and control panel. Beam detectors, often more reliable in large open-space environments, reduce false alarms and ensure actionable alerts.
3. Fire Escape Infrastructure: Safe Evacuation Within Standard Guidelines
Occupant safety is a key priority. At each Godwitt industrial park, escape paths and emergency installations are based on a practical understanding of real-world fire event behavior and the fire safety norms.
Exit Doors and Planning
- All facility emergency exits use 2-hour fire-rated, fire-escape doors fitted with steel panic bars.
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- Exit doors are spaced as per NBC standards (25–30 meters between exits), ensuring that no individual is more than 100 feet from an evacuation route for safe and rapid egress during emergencies.
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Optimised Egress Paths
- Minimum corridor and staircase widths of 1.5 meters.
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- Anti-slip surfaces paired with mild steel railings for safe navigation
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Fire drills, signage checks, and door functionality reviews occur regularly as part of our facility management routine, maximising preparedness and minimising risk without affecting operational efficiency.
4. Hose Reels & Fire Extinguishers: Manual First Response Made Easy
Automation plays a vital role, but in many early-stage fire events, manual equipment can make the difference. That’s why our parks are equipped with standardised hose reels and strategically positioned extinguishers.
- Fire hose reels are located to ensure quick access within any block or facility.
- Extinguishers, foam, dry chemical powder, CO₂, and water-based are chosen based on the electrical or chemical hazard profile of the space.
Routine testing is part of our park-wide maintenance program, ensuring all equipment is functional, clearly labelled, and unobstructed.
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5. Cold Storage Zones: Advanced Detection & Prevention
In our temperature-controlled parks, Reizō by Godwitt, Dholasan fire risks behave differently due to confined spaces, reduced air circulation, and the presence of insulated materials. We’ve integrated specialty systems that preempt fire, rather than just respond to it.
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VESDA Technology
- Air sampling detection method to identify early smoke traces.
- Ideal for cold, low-oxygen, or enclosed environments not suited to standard smoke detectors.
Oxy-Reduct Prevention Systems
These systems strategically reduce the oxygen content in air to 14%, using a nitrogen infusion methodology. This helps:
- Eliminate combustion threats in high-risk zones.
- Maintain safe conditions for human occupancy.
Such systems enhance sustainability and minimise product loss, making the approach suited for occupiers dealing with expensive, flammable, or perishable goods.
6. Design-In Safety: Embedded Risk Mitigation from Day One
Fire safety at Godwitt Construction isn’t added post-facto; it’s built into design specs. Our strategic aim is to reduce fire load at the planning stage and accommodate industry-specific needs across our real estate portfolio.
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Core measures include:
- Fire ring mains that run across every park for water availability.
- Dual-pump configurations for mechanical and electrical redundancy.
- Zone-level cutoff and suppression systems for multi-occupier industrial spaces.
Our build-outs allow for optional compliance with FM Global fire safety standards, future-proofing occupancy choices with global reinsurability.
Custom Solutions for Industry Types
Fire safety is not about installing a system and ticking a box. It’s about crafting an environment where risk is minimised through deliberate, well-planned infrastructure and proactive prevention.
The fire safety systems in place at the industrial parks by Godwitt go beyond compliance. They are a reflection of a safety-first approach that values human life, operational continuity, and tenant peace of mind. Whether it's the smart sprinkler setups, high-sensitivity detection technology, or intelligently designed escape routes, each element works as part of an integrated plan.
Through thoughtful design, rigorous compliance, and an ongoing commitment to safety, these parks serve as a benchmark for how industrial spaces should be built functional, future-ready, and, above all, fire-safe.
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