Evaluation of residential sprinkler system in the Klang Valley

Fire awareness in residential units m Malaysia remams low compared to developed countries. Fire safety awareness is not improved through campaigns not other methods, and as such, is expected to remain low. This study aims to gauge the level of fire safety awareness through a survey in the Klang Va...

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Main Author:	Thin, Voon Tuck
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	1999
Subjects:	Fire sprinklers Fire prevention Fire extinction
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/105927/1/FK%201999%2044%20UPM%20IR.pdf
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spelling	my-upm-ir.1059272024-06-10T03:59:30Z Evaluation of residential sprinkler system in the Klang Valley 1999-11 Thin, Voon Tuck Fire awareness in residential units m Malaysia remams low compared to developed countries. Fire safety awareness is not improved through campaigns not other methods, and as such, is expected to remain low. This study aims to gauge the level of fire safety awareness through a survey in the Klang Valley. In addition, the main focus of study is on the effectiveness of residential sprinkler systems and how these systems can be implemented in Malaysia. A specific design will be effected for the HRC housing project undertaken by Universiti Putra Malaysia. The study has concluded that fire safety awareness in residential units m Malaysia. This is based on the incidences of smoke detector usage, sprinkler system usage and evacuation plans in the event of fires. Both smoke detector usage and sprinkler systems in residential units are proven to reduce the fatality rate when a fire does break out. As such, implementation of these systems can significantly improve the life safety from fire of Malaysian homes. Unfortunately, the costs of fire protection systems in Malaysia can be prohibitive, and potential cost savings from reduction m insurance premiums are unlikely to be able to offset the initial investment required. The design developed for the HRC houses to be built by Universiti Putra Malaysia can incorporate residential sprinklers and smoke detectors to improve fire safety. Realisation of the entire fire strategy and design concept is however not done yet, especially as to the siting of the water storage requirements. Fire sprinklers Fire prevention Fire extinction 1999-11 Thesis http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/105927/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/105927/1/FK%201999%2044%20UPM%20IR.pdf text en public masters Universiti Putra Malaysia Fire sprinklers Fire prevention Fire extinction Adam, Nor Mariah
institution	Universiti Putra Malaysia
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topic	Fire sprinklers Fire prevention Fire extinction
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description	Fire awareness in residential units m Malaysia remams low compared to developed countries. Fire safety awareness is not improved through campaigns not other methods, and as such, is expected to remain low. This study aims to gauge the level of fire safety awareness through a survey in the Klang Valley. In addition, the main focus of study is on the effectiveness of residential sprinkler systems and how these systems can be implemented in Malaysia. A specific design will be effected for the HRC housing project undertaken by Universiti Putra Malaysia. The study has concluded that fire safety awareness in residential units m Malaysia. This is based on the incidences of smoke detector usage, sprinkler system usage and evacuation plans in the event of fires. Both smoke detector usage and sprinkler systems in residential units are proven to reduce the fatality rate when a fire does break out. As such, implementation of these systems can significantly improve the life safety from fire of Malaysian homes. Unfortunately, the costs of fire protection systems in Malaysia can be prohibitive, and potential cost savings from reduction m insurance premiums are unlikely to be able to offset the initial investment required. The design developed for the HRC houses to be built by Universiti Putra Malaysia can incorporate residential sprinklers and smoke detectors to improve fire safety. Realisation of the entire fire strategy and design concept is however not done yet, especially as to the siting of the water storage requirements.
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author	Thin, Voon Tuck
author_facet	Thin, Voon Tuck
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title	Evaluation of residential sprinkler system in the Klang Valley
title_short	Evaluation of residential sprinkler system in the Klang Valley
title_full	Evaluation of residential sprinkler system in the Klang Valley
title_fullStr	Evaluation of residential sprinkler system in the Klang Valley
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granting_institution	Universiti Putra Malaysia
publishDate	1999
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