HOTELS & HOSPITALITY
Fire Safety Equipment for Hotels, Resorts & Guest Houses
From a 20-room guest house to a multi-property resort group, MANXPOWER supplies ISI-certified fire extinguishers, detectors, alarm systems and sprinklers across India, with guidance on what your fire NOC inspection will check.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Firm · Est. 2015 · New Delhi · Supplying Across India
Portable extinguisher for Class A, B and C fires. ISI-certified (IS 15683), suited to kitchens, laundries, generator rooms and corridors.
What fire safety equipment does a hotel need?
A hotel needs ISI-certified fire extinguishers on every floor (ABC for corridors and back-of-house areas, CO₂ for electrical and server rooms, a fire blanket and ABC for kitchens), smoke detectors in guest rooms, an alarm system across the property, concealed sprinklers in public areas, and a fire NOC from the State Fire Services Department.
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Guests Don’t Know Your Exits. Your Fire Plan Must.
A cigarette in a bedroom. A fryer in the kitchen. An overloaded extension board in the laundry. Hotel fires start in ordinary places, but the guests are asleep, unfamiliar with the building and relying entirely on your systems. That is why detection, alarms and first-aid firefighting must work from the first minute, and why hotels must plan for fire as a standing responsibility, not a one-time purchase.
The National Building Code of India places hotels, lodging houses and guest houses in the residential group (Group A), where people sleep and do not know the building. Fire protection for these buildings is therefore planned around early warning in every room, clear escape routes and a fast first response.National Building Code of India 2016, Part 4
Source: NCRB, Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India (ADSI) 2024, Table 1.13 – ncrb.gov.in; Kolkata hotel fire: The Tribune, April 2025.
What Causes Fires in Hotels?
Protection only works when it matches how fires actually start in your property. These are the recurring sources we size equipment against.
Electrical overload
Air conditioners, geysers, chargers and extension boards running in every guest room.
Laundry and housekeeping
Dryers, linen stores and cleaning chemicals where lint, heat and fabric come together.
Kitchens and banquets
LPG cylinders, deep fryers, hot oil and exhaust ducts serving restaurants and banquet halls.
Guest rooms
Smoking, kettles, hair dryers and charging devices in rooms where guests sleep.
Linen and storage rooms
Bedding, furniture, packaging and paper stacked in stores and service corridors.
Renovation and hot work
Welding, cutting and repairs carried out while the rest of the property stays open.
Generator and server rooms
Diesel sets, UPS banks and network racks serving the whole property.
Skipped maintenance
Expired refills and extinguishers nobody has checked since the last inspection.
MATCH THE EQUIPMENT TO THE AREA
Which Fire Protection Does Your Hotel Need?
The wrong extinguisher can do more harm than good. Find the area, then the equipment that belongs there.
Fire classes (Indian Standard): A = solids such as wood, paper, cloth and plastics · B = flammable liquids · C = flammable gases such as LPG · D = metals · F = cooking oils and fats. Electrical equipment is not a separate class: pick an extinguisher tested for live electrical use, such as CO₂.
| Area | What is there | Recommended equipment |
|---|---|---|
| AGuest rooms & suites | Bedding, curtains, furniture and luggage. | Standalone smoke detectorsNo wiring needed. Sounds an alarm in the room itself, which suits guest houses and small hotels. Larger properties need a zoned system. |
| ALobbies, corridors & public areas | Furnishings, décor and mixed combustibles where guests gather. | 9 litre water-based extinguisher + Concealed sprinklersNon-toxic and ISI-certified extinguishers, with ceiling-flush sprinklers that blend into the décor. |
| F CKitchens & banquets | Cooking oil, LPG and stoves, with a risk of small pan and gas fires. | Fire blanket + ABC extinguisherThe blanket smothers pan and cooking-oil fires. Keep the ABC extinguisher for other kitchen fires. Plus a gas detector to warn of LPG leaks. |
| A BLaundry & housekeeping stores | Linen, lint, chemicals and heat-producing machines. | ABC extinguisherDry chemical powder covers solids, liquids and gases, making it a practical choice for back-of-house areas. |
| AGuest floors & service corridors | Multi-floor layouts with long corridors and many occupied rooms. | Conventional fire alarm systemZone-based panel, detectors, call points and hooters give early warning across floors. |
| BGenerator & electrical rooms | Diesel sets, panels and switchgear. | ABC extinguisher or CO₂ extinguisherChoose an extinguisher tested for live electrical use. Do not use water on live electrical equipment. |
Final selection, placement and quantity must follow IS 2190:2024 and your local fire authority — this table is a starting point, not a substitute for a site assessment.
Fire Safety Products for Hotels and Resorts
Water-based extinguishers
9 litre, non-toxic and ISI-certified. Built for lobbies, corridors, offices and guest-facing areas.
ABC & CO₂ extinguishers
ABC in 1 kg to 9 kg, CO₂ in 2 kg and 4.5 kg. For kitchens, laundries, generator rooms and back-of-house.
Fire blankets
1 m × 2 m fire-retardant fibreglass blankets for kitchen stoves and fryers.
Standalone alarms
Smoke, gas and CO detectors with no wiring, suited to guest rooms, staff quarters and small properties.
Conventional alarm systems
Zone-based panels, detectors, call points and hooters for guest floors and service areas.
Hose reel drums
First-aid hose reel drums with UL-listed flexible hoses, for fast, organised response on each floor.
Concealed sprinklers
Ceiling-flush sprinklers with chrome-plated covers for lobbies, restaurants and banquet halls.
Gas detectors
LPG and natural gas monitoring for hotel kitchens, banquet kitchens and staff canteens.
Hotel Fire Safety in India, Made Simple
An inspection rarely turns on whether you own equipment. It turns on whether the right equipment is installed, marked, accessible and in service. We supply against the standards your inspector will actually cite.
Requirements and fire NOC rules vary by state and are revised periodically. Confirm current requirements with your local fire authority before relying on this page.
Built for Hotels That Can’t Afford a Missed Inspection
MANXPOWER is the fire safety brand of Manx Impex, an ISO 9001:2015 certified firm based in New Delhi since 2015.
Certified extinguishers
ISI-certified to IS 15683, supplied with the documentation your inspector will ask for.
Safe around guests
Non-toxic water-based extinguishers for public areas, and the right agent for kitchens, laundries and electrical rooms.
One vendor, full scope
Extinguishers, detectors, alarms, hose reels and sprinklers under one quote, one invoice, one contact.
All-India supply
Dispatch from New Delhi to hotels and resorts across India, single units or bulk orders.
Multi-property orders
Hotel chains, resorts and management companies can quote several properties together.
Refilling & after-sales
Refilling and service support so your extinguishers stay in date between inspections.
Equipping Your Hotel in Four Steps
Share your property details
Send your room count, floors, kitchens and current equipment, or request a site visit.
Equipment planning
We match each area to the right equipment and to what your state fire authority expects.
Itemised quote
Certified products, quantities, placement guidance and documentation in one quote.
Supply & dispatch
Dispatch across India, plus installation support and refilling reminders so nothing lapses.
Hotel Fire Safety: Frequently Asked Questions
Most hotels need a mix. A 9 litre water-based extinguisher is non-toxic and suits lobbies, corridors and offices. Use ABC extinguishers in laundries and back-of-house areas, a fire blanket and ABC extinguisher in kitchens, and ABC or CO₂ in generator and electrical rooms.
There is no fixed number per floor. IS 2190 and your local fire authority set the count based on floor area, occupancy and hazard, with extra units for kitchens, laundries and electrical rooms. Share your floor plans and we will size it for your property.
In most cases, yes. Hotels and guest houses are generally expected to hold a fire NOC from the State Fire Services Department, and it is often needed for trade and tourism licences. Thresholds and renewal cycles vary by state, so check with your local fire authority.
Standalone smoke detectors need no wiring and sound an alarm in the room itself, which suits guest rooms and small properties. For larger hotels, a conventional panel with detectors, call points and hooters covers whole floors.
Check every extinguisher visually once a month for pressure, seal and damage, and get it serviced by a qualified technician at least once a year. Refill it immediately after any use. IS 2190 sets the detailed maintenance intervals for each type. We offer refilling and service support.
Yes. We quote multi-property orders together for hotel chains, resorts and management companies. Share your locations and quantities.
Yes. We dispatch from New Delhi to hotels and resorts across India.
Protect Your Guests, Your Staff and Your Property
Tell us your property type and what you already have installed. We will come back with an itemised quote and flag anything your inspector is likely to question.