Consideration of fire risks in construction on the basic of territories typology

Abstract

Subject of the study: The article considers assessments of fire risks in Vietnamese typological clusters. A set of factors characterized by economic, social, demographic, climatic indicators, as well as indicators that take into account processes of urbanization, electrification, trade and transport development, affecting both construction industry functioning and fire services activities in clusters are considered in building typology. Goal of the study: Triune and aimed at territories fire risks typology on the basic of cluster analysis – assessment of territorial differences in fire risks – justification models of optimal management of fire service resources in territorial clusters. Materials and methods: Methodological basis for fire risks assessment is the integral fire risks theory. Trends for each province in Vietnam from 2006 to 2016, and their averaged indicator for the same years are considered. Results: In term of fire risks, five homogeneous clusters of provinces are identified. Conclusions: Obtained typology in Vietnam makes it possible to develop practical recommendations for authorities, industries, including construction one, and fire service, on improving management of territorial resources taking into account fire risks, interaction between regional operational services, enhancing legal and regulatory support for insurance in construction industry.