The purpose of this master's thesis was to investigate the field of fire safety in high-rise residential buildings and suggest measures to reduce their fire risk level. Key factors influencing fire safety were examined based on a review of professional literature, an analysis of legislation, interviews with firefighters, and a fire risk assessment conducted for a specific high-rise building in Kranj.
The research results confirm that the analysed high-rise building has the highest fire risk rating. The selected building was studied, and measures to reduce its fire risk level were proposed.
The analysis of the proposed measures showed that the most effective way to improve fire safety is the implementation of fire compartments, as this reduces the fire risk assessment by as many as three levels. The most cost-effective measure for reducing the fire risk assessment is also the implementation of fire compartments.
We assessed that the most reasonable measure would be the purchase of a new rescue cushion, as this would also enhance safety for residents of other high-rise buildings in Kranj.
Based on the interviews, we found that the currently valid methodology for fire risk assessment does not consider all factors that may influence fire safety. Fire risk reduction would also be influenced by ensuring appropriate equipment for optimal intervention, maintaining clear emergency access areas, installing a fire lift, purchasing a new evacuation spiral and acquiring a new rescue cushion.
Based on comparisons of the proposed measures, we determined that the installation of FDAS systems and sprinklers is undervalued in the methodology.
A significant issue is posed by older buildings, which were constructed according to the fire safety requirements of their time and now represent a high risk of severe consequences in the event of a fire. The results of this master's thesis will also be useful in the assessment of other older multi-apartment buildings in Slovenia.
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