Improvement of Fire Safety Management at Construction Sites

This study analyzed cases of major domestic fire, considering the regulatory levels pertaining to domestic and international standards and the work performed by fire safety managers. The current status of fire safety management at construction sites was also evaluated. Based on the results, fire extinguishers at construction sites should be placed within walking distance, and it was proposed that fixed simple hydrants connected to temporary pumps, which have become unusable owing to changes in regulations, should be recognized as simple fire extinguishing devices for prospective installation. Emergency alarm devices require voice warnings, and simple evacuation guidance lights require emergency exit signs and standards to secure evacuation routes. Improvement measures were presented for promoting fire safety through the appointment of fire safety managers at sites currently under construction.