Numerical assessment for fire safety in school buildings

摘要

There is a need for professionals to advice regarding fire safety requirements for buildings in order to solve the problems of fire safety and fire risk. Decisions made by individuals are normally bias and not accepted globally. This paper introduces the steps taken by the researcher in dealing with Fire Safety focusing particularly on the usage of Delphi technique in making decision by a group of professionals. This technique introduces a numerical approach (point scheme) in assessing policy and objectives set by an organization. The danger caused by fire is one of the risks within the Educational Establishment under the supervision of the Ministry of Education is taken as the case study. In dealing with fire safety policy at school, an approach was taken to propose the Delphi Technique in assessing the achievability of the fire safety objectives. It is difficult for a single person to make a decision that deals with thousands of educational buildings with different forms and functions. This paper shows that the Delphi technique can be adopted by other organization to achieve their goals or objectives or policy set. Another important aspect is also to encourage other personnel within the establishment to be exposed to the knowledge of fire safety by indirect training, knowing the life cycle of buildings in views of fire safety. This will enhance the achievement of a fire free environment for occupants together with the continuity of mission.