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: Received: 16 December 2023 / Approved: 17 December 2023 / Online: 18 December 2023 (07:06:34 CET)
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Omar, M.; Mahmoud, A. Systems Thinking a Vehicle to Enhance the Fire Prevention Management in Residential Buildings Throughout Sharjah Emirate. Preprints2023, 2023121265. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1265.v1
Omar, M.; Mahmoud, A. Systems Thinking a Vehicle to Enhance the Fire Prevention Management in Residential Buildings Throughout Sharjah Emirate. Preprints 2023, 2023121265. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1265.v1
Omar, M.; Mahmoud, A. Systems Thinking a Vehicle to Enhance the Fire Prevention Management in Residential Buildings Throughout Sharjah Emirate. Preprints2023, 2023121265. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1265.v1
APA Style
Omar, M., & Mahmoud, A. (2023). Systems Thinking a Vehicle to Enhance the Fire Prevention Management in Residential Buildings Throughout Sharjah Emirate. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1265.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Omar, M. and Abdelgadir Mahmoud. 2023 "Systems Thinking a Vehicle to Enhance the Fire Prevention Management in Residential Buildings Throughout Sharjah Emirate" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1265.v1
Abstract
Fire hazards present a multifaceted global challenge that endangers human lives and environmental safety. Despite advancements in fire risk management technologies and methods, fires continue to be a prime concern for human security. The Arabian Gulf region, influenced by its climatic and environmental conditions, is especially susceptible to these threats. The Emirate of Sharjah, part of the United Arab Emirates, has made significant progress in reinforcing fire safety measures within residential structures, achieving a decrease in the number of fire-related accidents compared to neighboring Emirates. However, the incidence rate remains relatively high. This study undertook a thorough review and assessment of the existing Fire Management System (FMS) for Sharjah's residential sector, leading to the recommendation of a more robust framework. Through a series of literature reviews, interviews with stakeholders, and surveys, using analytical techniques such as the Delphi method and Failure Mode Effect and Criticality Analysis, vital factors that influence the FMS's effectiveness were pinpointed. The study exposed that the current FMS was largely reactive. In response, a proactive framework incorporating nine essential components was designed to strengthen the Sharjah FMS. These components span across various domains such as fire assurance, assessment of fire risks, management of accidents, evaluation of performance, training programs, research and development initiatives, digital services, monitoring of regulatory compliance, firefighting strategies, automated responses to fires, recovery processes, as well as the use of resilient materials and architectural design considerations. Furthermore, the research introduced two specific fire indexes, the HRBFI and the EFRI. Anchored in the principles of Systems Thinking and Industry 4.0, this proposed framework is aimed at streamlining Sharjah's approach to fire management in dwellings, with the objective of diminishing the frequency of fire incidents yearly. The ultimate aspiration of this framework is to enhance the Emirate's standing in terms of safety and to guarantee a living environment that is safeguarded against the risk of fires..
Keywords
System; Thinking; Sharjah; Framework; Fire
Subject
Engineering, Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Copyright:
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