Al-Homoud, M S and Khan, M M (2004) Assessing safety measures in residential buildings in Saudi Arabia. Building Research & Information, 32(4), pp. 300-305. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
The incidence rate of fire in residential buildings in Saudi Arabia accounts for 69% of all building fires. A field assessment of current safety issues for residential buildings in Saudi Arabia is used to identify common safety deficiencies. The survey showed that most residents are ignorant many safety aspects in their homes. A safety audit checklist for assessing the effectiveness of safety measures in existing residential buildings is also presented. Based on these findings, a number of strategies for designers, local authorities, building owners and residents is suggested.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | fire safety; residential buildings; risk management; safety design; Saudi Arabia |
| Index terms: | safety measures, Saudi Arabia, fire safety, survey, designer, risk management, strategy, effectiveness, owner, residential building, safety audit, safety issue, local authority |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, sociology, health safety and environment, construction type, Geography, performance management, risk assessment, financial risk, management, environmental health, profession |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability, Risk Management, Research Practice, Construction Technology, Roles and Professions, Quality Management, Cost Management, Geographical Context, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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