Users’ Knowledge of Fire Safety Measures in Educational Environment: A Case Study of a College Building in Nigeria
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This study investigated students' knowledge of the fire safety measures of a college
building in Nigeria, in order to identify areas for improvement, towards contributing to
ways of enhancing effective fire safety management through users' involvement in
educational environments. The research is a case study that adopted quantitative research
approach. Data was gathered from 153 students with the use of a closed-end structured
questionnaire that was analysed with SPSS software. The findings were presented
descriptively with the aid of tables. The results indicated that most of the students’ lacked
knowledge of some basic fire prevention and protection measures which limits their
knowledge of the fire safety measures and protocols of the college building. Likewise,
most of the participants are either not certain of their views or not aware of the locations
of the fire safety signs, and fire exits of the building. The study emphasised the need for
regular fire drills and trainings on fire safety management procedures for regular users of
academic environments in conformity with best practice. The study underscored the need
for users of public environments, especially educational settings, to be knowledgeable in
basic fire safety protocols in order to be able to rightly align with laid down precautions
for saving lives and properties in the event of a fire outbreak.
Keywords
LB Theory and practice of education, NA Architecture, TH Building construction