Analysis of the Overview of the Active Fire Protection Measures in Nigerian Markets
Odaudu Ugbede Sunday
Department of Architecture
Kano University of Science and Technology, Kano, Nigeria
Email: arcodauduugbede@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
The study and practice of mitigating the unwanted effects of fire is referred to as fire protection. The way to stop the spread of fire by means of the application of fire protection devices is known as active fire protection. Ways of protecting people from dangers of fire outbreaks, merit serious attention. The devices that can be used to protect a building as much as possible in the case of fire before the arrival of the fire brigade are called fire protection devices. The knowledge on how to use the installed facilities is important in tackling fire emergencies; otherwise, the reasons for their installation will be defeated and lack of such knowledge could hinder escape from fire hazards. Active fire protection measures in Nigerian markets were recapped with the aim of being informed of the need for adequate knowledge of fire protection devices that can reduce the spread of fires. Evaluating the functions and importance of fire protection devices as well as making the awareness of fire protection devices in markets in Nigeria are the objectives. The method adopted in this study is the review of relevant literature on fire outbreaks in markets. Relevant literatures were also reviewed on the active fire protection devices, and fire protection measures. The findings showed that, there is no study on the awareness of how to make use of fire protection devices in markets in Nigeria; subsequently, there is need for evaluation of active fire protection measures in Nigerian markets. From this study, it is expected that, people will be aware of the uses of fire protection devices in markets in Nigeria and this awareness shall reduce the spread of fire whenever it breaks out. It is also expected that, this study shall lay a foundation for further studying of active fire protection devices in markets in Nigeria. Thus, it is recommended that, adequate fire protection devices are installed in markets in Nigeria as well as creating adequate awareness on how to use them.Keywords: Devices, Emergencies, Fire Protection, Mitigating, Nigerian Markets
