A Study on Passive Fire Safety Measures in University Dormitories in Türkiye

Abstract

This study examines the critical issue of fire safety in student dormitories, a domain fraught with potential dangers due to the inexperienced nature of its occupants. The research focuses on a higher education dormitory building located in the city centre of Tokat, Türkiye, which was constructed as a model project, and assesses its compliance with the basic passive fire safety criteria specified in the Turkish Fire Code (BYKHY), the British Fire Code (British Standard), and the United States Code (NFPA 101- NFPA 5000). Through a meticulous analysis of 15 key criteria, the study provides insights into the building's adherence to fire safety standards in various regulatory frameworks. The findings indicate that the dormitory exhibits varying levels of compliance across different regions, emphasizing the necessity of tailoring fire safety measures to specific geographical contexts. In line with BYKHY, the dormitory demonstrates an 80% compliance rate, with a 20% non-compliance rate. However, when assessed against the British Standard, its compliance decreases to 40%, with a 20% non-compliance rate, and 40% of the criteria lack available information. Under NFPA regulations, the building achieves a 53% compliance rate, with a 14% non-compliance rate, and data is missing for 33% of the criteria. These findings underscore the importance of region-specific fire safety assessments and highlight the need for continuous monitoring and improvements to ensure the safety of dormitory occupants worldwide.

Keywords

• Dormitory
• Fire Safety
• International Regulations
• Türkiye Fire Regulation

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