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http://dx.doi.org/10.15683/kosdi.2019.03.31.67

A Improvement Plan for Fire Fighting Activity of Rack- Type Warehouse Based on Case Study and Field Interview  

Kim, Woon Hyung (Department of Fire Safety Management Kyungmin University)
Seo, Dong Hun (Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation Kyungmin University)
Ham, Eun Gu (Department of Fire Protection & Safety Engineering, Open Cyber University of Korea)
Publication Information
Journal of the Society of Disaster Information / v.15, no.1, 2019 , pp. 67-75 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to suggest a systematic improvement plan for strengthening fire fighting ability of domestic rack- type warehouse buildings. Method: A fire case of small warehouse with sandwich panel structure and four design review of large warehouse with fire endurance structure were analyzed. Also, interviewed a group of 11 fire fighters who had 20 years field experience. Results: A provision of mobile equipment for initial fire fighting, accessibility of more than three sides, installation of internal entrance windows, proper placement of outdoor fire fighting equipment, image processing of fire site informations, and provide more incentives on the field commander are main factors of improvement plan. Conclusion: Effective standard operation procedures (SOP) and safety standards should be established and applied for each stage of the dispatch and on-site response considering the fire characteristics and risk factors of each warehouse by scale.
Keywords
Rack-type warehouse; Interviewed a group; Fire fighting ability; Improvement plan; S.O.P;
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