This paper is published in Volume-9, Issue-2, 2023
Area
Civil Engineering
Author
Irish R. Canlas, Albert M. Castro, Marie Elaine G. Corpuz, Jeanel Kiella B. Francisco, Lovely Gaile V. Reyes, Caster Kylle S. Umali, Ian Herald N. Vino, John Robert D. Gabriel, RCE, Juanita Carmelita R. Zoleta, RCE, MAEd.
Org/Univ
Don Honorio Ventura State University, Bacolor, Philippines, Philippines
Pub. Date
02 August, 2023
Paper ID
V9I2-1418
Publisher
Keywords
Descriptive-Quantitative, Fire Code of the Philippines, Hazard Identification, Occupational Safety Health Standards, Risk-index Score

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Irish R. Canlas, Albert M. Castro, Marie Elaine G. Corpuz, Jeanel Kiella B. Francisco, Lovely Gaile V. Reyes, Caster Kylle S. Umali, Ian Herald N. Vino, John Robert D. Gabriel, RCE, Juanita Carmelita R. Zoleta, RCE, MAEd.. SiLab: A Fire Safety Information Laboratory Website on Selected Small-Medium Construction Companies in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Irish R. Canlas, Albert M. Castro, Marie Elaine G. Corpuz, Jeanel Kiella B. Francisco, Lovely Gaile V. Reyes, Caster Kylle S. Umali, Ian Herald N. Vino, John Robert D. Gabriel, RCE, Juanita Carmelita R. Zoleta, RCE, MAEd. (2023). SiLab: A Fire Safety Information Laboratory Website on Selected Small-Medium Construction Companies in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 9(2) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Irish R. Canlas, Albert M. Castro, Marie Elaine G. Corpuz, Jeanel Kiella B. Francisco, Lovely Gaile V. Reyes, Caster Kylle S. Umali, Ian Herald N. Vino, John Robert D. Gabriel, RCE, Juanita Carmelita R. Zoleta, RCE, MAEd.. "SiLab: A Fire Safety Information Laboratory Website on Selected Small-Medium Construction Companies in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 9.2 (2023). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

Fire can cause damage and danger to many structures and spaces. Thus, building fires are now viewed as a significant threat to both human life and economic output in the Philippines. A significant portion of the risk factors that trigger fire can't be entirely avoided, yet they can be mitigated. As an effect, fire safety became an essential factor to consider in buildings. However, a growing concern has emerged over implementing effective fire safety measures in terms of lowering the risk of a fire occurring, minimizing the loss and damage it causes to buildings, and ensuring building fire safety. It has been shown that small - medium construction companies rarely conduct a fire risk assessment. They only assess after construction is over or before they issue an occupancy permit, and fire safety is not considered in the future. This study assessed the level of fire safety of the small-medium construction companies of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga using fire safety assessment. The risk-index score provided by the Bureau of Fire Protection Region III and the fire safety scores of the participants were used to calculate their fire safety level. The researchers utilized quantitative research approaches, particularly descriptive-quantitative design. The information required for analysis and interpretation was gathered using survey questionnaires. The results of the study have shown that building characteristics have a significant influence on the fire safety level of participating construction companies. The vast majority of the participating construction companies were identified as having medium fire safety levels, which account for 45 percent of the population. Exit features, fire protection systems, fire alarm systems, electrical wiring, areas of safe refuge, firefighters' accessibility, and training and drills all directly impact the level of safety of companies.