The theoretical framework of fire safety design: Reflections and alternatives

Gehandler, Jonatan

doi:10.1016/j.firesaf.2017.03.034

Cited by 16 publications

(8 citation statements)

References 42 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Maluk et al (2017) presented a study on exploring the potential benefits of integrating fire safety with building design process, as fire safety is perceived as an additional constraint in the current design practice rather than a design parameter. Gehandler (2017) proposed a theoretical framework to change traditional linear decision based fire safety design to an iterative deterministic decision based process. Kobes et al (2010) studied the impact of human behavior on evacuation response under fire conditions, and concluded that more studies are required to properly understand the psychonomics related to fire safety.…”

Section: Strategies For Improved Fire Safetymentioning

confidence: 99%

Fire hazard in buildings: review, assessment and strategies for improving fire safety

Kodur

Kumar

Rafi

2019

PRR

166

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose The current fire protection measures in buildings do not account for all contemporary fire hazard issues, which has made fire safety a growing concern. Therefore, this paper aims to present a critical review of current fire protection measures and their applicability to address current challenges relating to fire hazards in buildings. Design/methodology/approach To overcome fire hazards in buildings, impact of fire hazards is also reviewed to set the context for fire protection measures. Based on the review, an integrated framework for mitigation of fire hazards is proposed. The proposed framework involves enhancement of fire safety in four key areas: fire protection features in buildings, regulation and enforcement, consumer awareness and technology and resources advancement. Detailed strategies on improving fire safety in buildings in these four key areas are presented, and future research and training needs are identified. Findings Current fire protection measures lead to an unquantified level of fire safety in buildings, provide minimal strategies to mitigate fire hazard and do not account for contemporary fire hazard issues. Implementing key measures that include reliable fire protection systems, proper regulation and enforcement of building code provisions, enhancement of public awareness and proper use of technology and resources is key to mitigating fire hazard in buildings. Major research and training required to improve fire safety in buildings include developing cost-effective fire suppression systems and rational fire design approaches, characterizing new materials and developing performance-based codes. Practical implications The proposed framework encompasses both prevention and management of fire hazard. To demonstrate the applicability of this framework in improving fire safety in buildings, major limitations of current fire protection measures are identified, and detailed strategies are provided to address these limitations using proposed fire safety framework. Social implications Fire represents a severe hazard in both developing and developed countries and poses significant threat to life, structure, property and environment. The proposed framework has social implications as it addresses some of the current challenges relating to fire hazard in buildings and will enhance overall fire safety. Originality/value The novelty of proposed framework lies in encompassing both prevention and management of fire hazard. This is unlike current fire safety improvement strategies, which focus only on improving fire protection features in buildings (i.e. managing impact of fire hazard) using performance-based codes. To demonstrate the applicability of this framework in improving fire safety in buildings, major limitations of current fire protection measures are identified and detailed strategies are provided to address these limitations using proposed fire safety framework. Special emphasis is given to cost-effectiveness of proposed strategies, and research and training needs for further enhancing building fire safety are identified.

show abstract

Section: Strategies For Improved Fire Safetymentioning

confidence: 99%

Fire hazard in buildings: review, assessment and strategies for improving fire safety

Kodur

Kumar

Rafi

2019

PRR

166

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In the conversion process, the vulnerability level for inputs of guidance sign, general lighting and emergency lighting was calculated as 0.60. The triangular membership function, equation (1), was used to convert the VL result (0.60) to linguistic expressions through which membership degrees of 40% Low VL and 60% Medium VL were calculated (Table 4).…”

Section: Escape Route Fuzzy Sets and Membership Functions (S2)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Fire safety science emerged as a distinct discipline in the early 20th century due to significant fire events following the industrial revolution. 1 Since then, prescriptive fire safety considerations intend to ensure adequate life safety and property protection by directing professionals to the deterministic approaches governed by rules, regulations and governance practices with the concept of 'compliance'. 2 However, the implementation of rules and regulations by designers is contradictive since they perceive these rules as limitations for their creativity.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…14,15 To manage the rapid increase in imprecise or uncertain information, the fire safety decision-making process was separated into manageable parts to transfer experience-based knowledge to standardized data that allows modifications and extensions. 1 The inherent uncertain aspects of fire safety management direct decision-makers to use fuzzy logic to evaluate fire risk parameters. However, the existing fuzzy fire safety evaluation literature concentrates on active fire risk parameters such as sprinklers, fire/smoke dampers, fire/smoke alarm systems, or the comprehensive models that oversimplify building characteristics variables.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Fuzzy-based escape route fire-vulnerability assessment model for indoor built environment

Öksüz

Tanyer

Pekeriçli

2022

Indoor and Built Environment

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Fire safety evaluation is rarely involved in the iterative building design process except for legislative approval phases compared to other building objectives. However, regardless of architectural design priorities, all buildings should have adequate fire protection. This research develops a fire vulnerability assessment model based on the impact of architects on fire protection and effects of building design characteristics on fire safety. Inherent to the uncertain nature of fire safety evaluation practice, this study proposes a fuzzy vulnerability decision-making methodology to detect and visualize escape route vulnerabilities, which have the highest impact on the interoperability of fire safety and architectural design practices. The model was validated in an opera house building since the assembly occupancies have specific importance due to the significant number of fire causalities. The escape routes of the case study building were evaluated for materials’ fire reaction, route flow, route equipment, means of egress, dimensions and layout input variables. The output vulnerability levels were discussed to enhance the understanding of critical building design factors that contribute to fire vulnerability. The results confirm that the model is fairly effective in the detection and visualization of vulnerability sources by reducing communication time delays and preventing human-induced mistakes.

show abstract

“…Fire doesn't have mercy on anybody. Modern science pays great attention to the safety of human life [1,2]. Nowadays, there are a lot of devices that help to reduce the risk of deaths in the event of a fire [3,4].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fire retardant device for pipeline and cable duct

2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The present article reviews different patented devices of heat-fire protection system of pipeline and cable duct of bulkhead having used fibrous and retardant intumescent materials. Their structures and fillers are considered, benefits and drawbacks are defined. The improved design for duct of bulkhead is offered. It is characterized by advanced equipment reliability, technological and fire retardance effectiveness. It is specially noted that breakthrough fire-fighting technology is introduced in the new device. It implies the usage of fire retardant material, providing with thixotropic properties or high viscosity. In proof of the device efficiency the article reviews the experiment conducted on the model of a fire-retardant device.

show abstract

The theoretical framework of fire safety design: Reflections and alternatives

Cited by 16 publications

References 42 publications

Fire hazard in buildings: review, assessment and strategies for improving fire safety

Fire hazard in buildings: review, assessment and strategies for improving fire safety

Fuzzy-based escape route fire-vulnerability assessment model for indoor built environment

Fire retardant device for pipeline and cable duct

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About