New Delhi: Nearly 30,000 smoke detectors and sensors will be installed at the new terminals of the Indira Gandhi International Airport where a massive modernisation plan is underway.
These detectors, being purchased from a US-based company, would automatically send signal to the fire control panel upon detecting smoke and thereafter to the alarm hooter prompting security officials to activate safety and evacuation operations.
"The bids have been finalised for employing 30,000 smoke detectors and sensors for the Delhi airport. This will cost a few lakhs of rupees," President, Fire and Safety Association of India, Arun Khazanchi told PTI.
The alarm hooter and detectors at the Delhi airport, which is being currently spruced to international standards, will serve to alert the people in the building, including both air passengers and employees.
"Fire safety has become an important and crucial aspect in airport modernisation plans. Predominantly big players are involved in the business of ensuring fire secure environments," Khazanchi said.
Since 2002, the market for security and fire protection products has grown up by around 47 per cent.
