Evaluation of Firefighting Systems in Hospitals in Khartoum city

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.