Abstract:
This study dealt with the evaluation firefighting systems in health buildings
(hospitals) in Khartoum city to know the efficiency of the systems and the
response to fires and the awareness of workers in this area, It also sought to
find out the causes of fires and the classification, the systems used to control
the fire and impact on architectural design and design precautions for fire in
buildings in order to maintain the safety of the building and users and reach
proposals to solve existing problems.
The study used a descriptive analytical approach and several methods of data
collection references and previous studies, visits and interviews with some
officials, in addition to the questionnaire, which was designed to target a
random sample of the population of the study and included 50 questionnaires
distributed to 20 hospitals. The questionnaire also included a set of questions to
obtain data that clarifies the current situation of hospital fire systems and the
problems facing patients and workers in the building.
The conclusions were reached, the most important of which were the reasons
for the fires in hospitals. Electrical solicitation and negligence in electrical
connections, changing the uses of buildings also lack of maintenance or misuse
of equipment. There are insufficient emergency exits and unplanned evacuation
plans.
The study concluded to provide some recommendations for future studies, To
contribute to solving the problems related to fire alarm and extinguishing
system in hospitals, Where the study recommends the management of hospitals
to work on the application of fire control systems and early warning through
the application of safety and prevention procedures and civil defense laws and
spread adequate awareness among workers.
The research seeking to protect facilities from the risk of fire by developing
architectural designs to be able to protect themselves from danger by creating
appropriate escape paths to evacuate the disabled and sick on a Stretchers to
ensure the safety of medical equipment and devices when transporting The
patients . commitment to provide safety requirements such as the automatic
sprinkler system in view because of its importance and effectiveness in
preserving the safety of the building and its occupants..
Inspection, monitoring and follow-up of electrical and mechanical equipment,
gas connections and misuse of buildings during operation and maintenance
Installation of mechanical ventilation systems due to their role in the disposal
of fumes and harmful gases in cases of fire.
