EVALUATION OF PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM IN DENSE RESIDENTIAL AREAS

CASE STUDY: NELAYAN INDAH DISTRICT, MEDAN LABUHAN

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and provide recommendations regarding the passive fire evacuation system in the Nelayan Indah area. Fire is something that cannot be avoided and is estimated by the time and place of occurrence in human life, including in residential areas. Fire can cause losses to both property and life. Fire disasters can be caused by various factors. Among them are the lack of public awareness and readiness for the dangers and handling of fires and the lack of available fire protection system facilities and infrastructure. This study aims to analyze and provide recommendations regarding the passive fire evacuation system in the Nelayan Indah area. To overcome fires, there are two types of protection systems, namely active fire protection systems and passive fire protection systems. In this study, the passive fire protection system used is preferred to overcome fires. This study took place in the densely populated settlement of Nelayan Indah. The location has the potential for fires because many buildings use flammable materials, the distance between buildings is close together and strong wind conditions because it is located in the coastal area. Medan Labuan. The research method used is AHP. Based on the results of the study, the Nelayan Indah area has a low reliability of the fire protection system because many factors are not in accordance with the provisions related to the fire protection system. So that appropriate recommendations are given to be implemented in the Nelayan Indah area, such as improving firefighting facilities and infrastructure, increasing community discipline and knowledge regarding fires, and making better use of existing facilities and infrastructure.