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    The document summarizes fire safety measures implemented in a new girls' hostel building (G+11) and adjoining mess (G+4) at VNIT. Key measures for the hostel include hydrant valves, fire exit staircases, fire escape shafts, smoke detectors, firefighting equipment, and adjacent open spaces. The mess has smoke detectors, sprinklers, and fire escapes. Specific details are provided on the hydrant valves, fire exits, fire escape shafts, smoke detectors and sprinklers, and the water supply system to support fire protection.

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    FIRE SAFETY IN Advanced Building

    Services assignment
    BUILDINGS Case study on:

    NEW GIRLS’ HOSTEL,


    VNIT
    SUBMITTED BY:

     Amritha M. (BA14ARC004)
     B. Neha S. (BA14ARC010)
     Kakoli B. (BA14ARC021)
     Sneha N. (BA14ARC055)
    INTRODUCTION:

    The site we selected to study fire safety measures in buildings is the new and upcoming Girls’
    Hostel in VNIT. It is a G+11 building which has not been inhabited by students yet but the
    construction is almost complete. It will accommodate all the UG female students. A Megamess
    (G+4) is also constructed along with it.

    Achieving an acceptable level of fire safety in college students’ hostels is of utmost importance.
    Fire resulting from students’ hostels can cause devastating effects if appropriate fire safety
    management measures are not put in place.

    Storage of flammable materials in safe areas, provision of clear signage indicating exit routes and
    location of fire safety equipment, regular inspection and maintenance of electrical installations,
    regular inspection and maintenance of fire safety equipment, and accessibility to fire hydrants are
    key practices which if implemented by management could control the outbreak of fire in the
    hostels.

    MEASURES TAKEN:

    In New Girls’ Hostel:

     Hydrant Valve
     Fire exit staircases
     Fire escape shaft
     Smoke detectors
     Fire fighting equipment
     Adjoining open spaces

    In Megamess:

     Smoke detectors
     Sprinklers
     Fire escape

    FIRE SAFETY MEASURES IN DETAILS:

    Hydrant Valve:

     In case of fire inside the building, water can be supplied into the building through a fire
    truck, with the help of hydrant valves
     Hydrant valves are of two types – inlet and outlet
     Water from the fire trucks is taken in by the inlet valve
     Pipes are connected to the outlet valve and water is sprayed wherever necessary
     These two valves are in close proximity ( less than 5 metres )
     Hydrant valves were on 3 sides of the building
    Fire exits:

     Fire exists are provided at every 20 meter distance – 2 on the front side and one on the
    rear side in the hostel building
     To satisfy fire safety norms, an additional fire escape staircase was provided outside the
    building for additional safety
     In the mega mess, there are two fire escapes. One through the kitchen and the other
    through the dining area

    Fire escape shafts:

     Signage that leads to the fire exists


     Emergency lighting is provided at the turnings and exits
     Exits open into open spaces
     Firefighting equipment adjacent to the fire door comprising of basic safety tools
     The fire door is coated with aluminium and is made up of firefighting material which
    blocks out the fire from spreading into the escape staircase
     The entry into the escape shaft is only one way. One cannot enter from the shaft back
    into the building.

    Smoke detectors & sprinklers:

     A difference in temperature due to smoke is detected and an alarm is generated by the


    smoke detectors
     In this case, the sprinklers blast and spray water automatically once the temperature in
    the room exceeds the limit
     Smoke detectors are placed in the corridors of the hostel at regular intervals and in the
    mega mess dining rooms
     Water for the sprinklers comes from the overhead tank

    OTHER DETAILS:

    Water supply for fire protection measures:

    Underground water storage:


    it is always filled with water, for emergency purposes

    O.H.T:
    in case fire breaks out, water is pumped from the storage to overhead tank

    Fire safety measures in the building:


    from the overhead tank, the water is evenly didtributed to the various systems and
    their valves

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