Students’ awareness on the passive fire safety measures in academic buildings / Nurfarizah Syahida Mohd Saifullah and Noorazlina Kamarulzaman

The development and awareness of the passive fire prevention system in academic buildings is the focus of this research article. The study's goal is to assess the efficiency of passive fire protection measures in improving the fire safety requirements of these structures. A thorough literature analysis, on-site inspections, and questionnaires to the students were all part of the research approach. The research identifies and evaluates major passive fire protection systems such as compartmentation, fire appliances acces, means of escape and ventilation to staircase enclosure. The study evaluates these systems' adherence to applicable fire safety norms and laws. It also assesses their utility, durability, and upkeep requirements. The findings show that, while some academic buildings have acceptable passive fire prevention measures in place, there are still areas where modifications are needed. Buildings designed in accordance with the old prescriptive criteria, on the other hand, may not have the same fire safety level as the norm enforced today. The study makes recommendations for strengthening the passive fire protection system, such as upgrading existing fire-rated equipment, improving fire compartmentation, and raising fire safety awareness among students in the academic buildings.