System: Explosive & Fire Safety Engineering

High-hazard risk,
engineered to endure.

From hazard classification to fire protection system design, we assess, engineer and commission the safety infrastructure that keeps defence, industrial and high-hazard sites compliant and operational.

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// About Adriva

Engineering-first safety, built by practitioners

Adriva is led by professionals with extensive experience in defence and high-hazard industries, delivering technically robust, practical and cost-effective solutions across explosive safety, fire protection engineering, hazardous material management, industrial risk management and regulatory compliance.

We don’t stop at recommendations on paper. Our teams work end-to-end, from hazard classification and safety case development through to design, regulatory liaison and commissioning support — so what we specify is what actually gets built, approved and operated safely.

Why Adriva

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// Core Competencies & Services

Where our engineering depth concentrates

Nine specialised capability areas, staffed by professionals with direct experience in defence and high-hazard project environments. Toggle an area to see the scope of work we deliver under it.

Hazard analysis, classification, QD calculations, siting and safety case development for explosive facilities.

  • Hazard Analysis & Classification
  • QD Calculations & Siting
  • Safety Case Development
  • HAZOP & Risk Studies
  • Safety Audits & Inspections
  • Regulatory Compliance (PESO, MoD, STEC etc.)

Fire risk assessment through to system design, integration and commissioning.

  • Fire Risk Assessments
  • System Design (Hydrant, Sprinkler, Deluge, Foam, Water Mist, Clean Agent)
  • Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
  • Bills of Quantities & Tender Documents
  • Inspection & Commissioning Support

Purpose-built facility design for explosive storage, processing and handling.

  • Ammunition & Explosive Process Buildings
  • Storage Buildings & Magazines
  • Blast Resistant Design
  • Safety Layout Planning
  • Infrastructure Optimisation
  • Detailed Engineering & Documentation

Defence production infrastructure design, layout and modernisation.

  • Armament Manufacturing Facilities
  • Process Layout Development
  • Defence Production Infrastructure
  • Safety Integration
  • Modernisation & Technical Evaluation

Detection and suppression technology selected and integrated for special hazards.

  • Aspirating Smoke Detection (VESDA)
  • UV/IR Flame Detection
  • Gas Detection Systems
  • Linear Heat Detection
  • Suppression Systems for Special Hazards
  • Technology Selection & Integration

Storage, process and transportation safety for hazardous and chemical materials.

  • Hazardous Storage Assessments
  • Process Safety Reviews
  • Transportation Safety
  • Emergency Planning & Disaster Management
  • Safety Improvement Programmes

Licensing, documentation and direct coordination with statutory authorities.

  • PESO Licensing Support
  • Regulatory Documentation
  • Submission & Follow-up
  • Coordination with Authorities
  • Inspection & Approval Support

Independent technical review and support through certification processes.

  • Independent Technical Reviews
  • Third-Party Assessments
  • Certification Support
  • Safety Audits & Inspections

Emergency planning, disaster management and workforce training programmes.

  • Emergency Planning
  • Disaster Management
  • Capacity Building Programmes
  • Workforce Training & Drills
// Engineering-First Approach

Concept to commissioning — signal path

Every engagement follows the same trace: assess, design, approve, commission.

01

Assess

Hazard identification, QD calculations, siting studies and HAZOP reviews.

02

Design

Blast-resistant design and fire protection systems for the hazard profile.

03

Approve

Coordination with PESO, MoD and statutory authorities on approvals.

04

Commission

On-site inspection, third-party review and certification through handover.

// Industries We Serve

Sectors where risk is engineered, not assumed

Defence Establishments
01
Defence Establishments
Ordnance and Ammunition
02
Ordnance & Ammunition
Oil and Gas / Petrochemical
03
Oil & Gas / Petrochemical
Chemical and Process Industries
04
Chemical & Process Industries
Mining and Metallurgical
05
Mining & Metallurgical
Warehousing and Logistics
06
Warehousing & Logistics
Data Centres
07
Data Centres
Renewable Energy
08
Renewable Energy
Steel and Cement Plants
09
Steel & Cement Plants
+ 9 more sectors
DRDO & Defence Labs, MoD Projects, PSUs & Government, Explosive Manufacturing, Infrastructure Developers, Pharmaceutical Units, Ports & Terminals, Textile & Paper, Automotive & Engineering
// Representative Engagements

The kind of work we take on

A sample of engagement types across our service areas. Case studies with client-specific detail can be shared on request.

Explosive Storage Facility QD & Safety Case

Explosive Storage Facility QD & Safety Case

Risk Assessment & SitingHazard classification, quantity-distance calculations and safety case development for a defence storage facility.Illustrative engagement type — not a specific named client
Fire Protection System for a Petrochemical Facility

Fire Protection System for a Petrochemical Facility

System Design & CommissioningHydrant, deluge and foam system design with fire detection & alarm integration through to commissioning.Illustrative engagement type — not a specific named client
Armament Production Facility Modernisation Study

Armament Production Facility Modernisation Study

Modernisation & Technical EvaluationProcess layout evaluation and safety integration recommendations for a defence production facility.Illustrative engagement type — not a specific named client
Hazardous Storage Assessment for a Process Plant

Hazardous Storage Assessment for a Process Plant

Storage & Transportation SafetyHazardous storage assessment and transportation safety review for a chemical process facility.Illustrative engagement type — not a specific named client
// Not Sure Where To Start?

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// Leadership

The partners behind Adriva

Led by professionals with direct experience across defence and high-hazard industries.

RN

Rajeev Narang

Partner
+91 98682 13275
KW

Dr. K C Wadhwa

Partner
+91 98108 30150
RT

R K Tanwar

Partner
+91 93116 52527
SB

Col. Sameer Bhatnagar (Retd)

Partner
+91 70065 63758
// Insights & Resources

Notes from the field

Perspectives on explosive safety, fire protection engineering and regulatory compliance in India’s high-hazard industries.

Understanding QD Calculations: A Primer for Facility Owners

Understanding QD Calculations: A Primer for Facility Owners

InsightWhat quantity-distance principles mean in practice, and why they drive site layout decisions.
Navigating PESO Licensing for Explosive Storage

Navigating PESO Licensing for Explosive Storage

ComplianceA practical walkthrough of the documentation, approvals and timelines involved in PESO licensing.
NFPA vs Indian Standards: Reconciling Fire Protection Codes

NFPA vs Indian Standards: Reconciling Fire Protection Codes

StandardsWhere NFPA, NBC 2026 and OISD requirements align — and where the gaps sit.
// Get In Touch

Ready to make risk manageable, not theoretical?

Tell us about your facility, project stage or compliance requirement. Our engineering team will get back to you to scope the right level of support.
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Certain consultancy services involving defence establishments, explosive facilities and strategic infrastructure shall be undertaken strictly in accordance with applicable Government of India regulations and statutory approvals.
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