Analysis of fire safety in office buildings applying FSES

Abstract

Abstract Background and Objective: Fire outbreaks in buildings have diverse negative consequences for the occupants’ life safety, assets, etc. Determining the level of fire safety will help to provide appropriate solutions to increase fire safety, thus reducing fire consequences. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the level of fire safety in office buildings. Methods: This research was an analytical-descriptive study conducted with the aim of analyzing the fire safety level in office buildings of a car manufacturing company, on the basis of three aspects: fire control, egress routes and general fire safety. The study was conducted as per the Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) methodology and NFPA 101A. Results: According to the results, the fire control aspect was revealed to have the best condition in all seven buildings under study and they obtained the required scores. Egress routes had the worst condition. In the aspect of general fire safety, all selected buildings, except one building, maintained the required requirements. Conclusion: Conducting more than two fire exit drills per year would make the condition of the selected buildings acceptable in the aspect of egress routes. It could also have a significant effect on improving the general fire safety. Installing a quick-response automatic sprinkler system with an entire building coverage, would enhance the overall fire safety condition in the buildings. Also, considering smoke control systems could make the condition of the buildings better in terms of egress routes and general fire safety. Keywords: Safety analysis, Fire, Office building.

Keywords

• safety analysis
• fire
• office building.