What precaution are necessary for protect of fires ?

1. Buildings and plants shall be so laid out and roads, passage ways etc. 
2. Doors and windows shall be located in suitable positions on all external walls of the building.
3. Smoking lighting or carrying matches are to be prohibited 
4. Gas cylinders should not be stored near high flammable substances 
5. Flammable liquids shall be stored in suitable containers with close fitting covers. 
6. In every factory has to suitable fire fighting equipment 
7. All fire fighting equipment shall be subjected to routine maintenance inspection and testing by proper trained persons. 
8. Sufficient number of persons shall be trained in the proper handling of fire fighting equipment.