Fire Evacuation and Exit Design in Heritage Cultural Centres

This book examines human behavior and architectural factors for emergency exit requirements in heritage cultural centers, using CCTV footage from three unannounced evacuations to develop a baseline for behavior and actions during pre-movement and movement stages. It aims to collect data to aid decision-making in egress and evacuation strategies and highlight architectural barriers. The findings discuss occupant behavior, architectural implications, and evacuation modeling, considering the conflict between conservation and fire safety.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 60 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of human behavior and architectural considerations for prescriptive code requirements for emergency exits in heritage cultural centers. Through a detailed analysis of closed circuit television camera (CCTV) footage from three separate unannounced evacuations at a Canadian heritage cultural center, valuable insights are gained, leading to the implementation of recommendations based on the first two evacuations for the third. The primary objective of this study is to establish a foundational understanding of the behavior and actions of individuals during the crucial pre-movement and movement stages of emergency egress and evacuation scenarios. Additionally, the study aims to gather comprehensive behavioral and movement data to provide valuable assistance to the fire safety community in developing effective egress and evacuation strategies. Furthermore, it seeks to critically examine and highlight architectural barriers within heritage structures, particularly in relation to emergency evacuation. The discussion of findings encompasses a wide range of topics, including occupant behavior, architectural implications, evacuation modeling, and the often-complex interplay between architectural conservation and fire safety. By examining these aspects, the book offers valuable perspectives and practical solutions for ensuring the safety of individuals in heritage cultural centers during emergencies.

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of human behavior and architectural considerations for prescriptive code requirements for emergency exits in heritage cultural centers.

Through a detailed analysis of closed circuit television camera (CCTV) footage from three separate unannounced evacuations at a Canadian heritage cultural center, valuable insights are gained, leading to the implementation of recommendations based on the first two evacuations for the third.

The primary objective of this study is to establish a foundational understanding of the behavior and actions of individuals during the crucial pre-movement and movement stages of emergency egress and evacuation scenarios.

Additionally, the study aims to gather comprehensive behavioral and movement data to provide valuable assistance to the fire safety community in developing effective egress and evacuation strategies.

Furthermore, it seeks to critically examine and highlight architectural barriers within heritage structures, particularly in relation to emergency evacuation.

The discussion of findings encompasses a wide range of topics, including occupant behavior, architectural implications, evacuation modeling, and the often-complex interplay between architectural conservation and fire safety.

By examining these aspects, the book offers valuable perspectives and practical solutions for ensuring the safety of individuals in heritage cultural centers during emergencies.

Weight: 125g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811913594
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022