Development of a Fuzzy Fire Risk Evaluation Model for Building Construction Sites in Hong Kong

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By:John F.Y. Yeung, Daniel W.M. Chan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/jcr.v3i2.4106

Abstract:
Earlier research works on fire risk evaluation indicated that an objective,
reliable, comprehensive, and practical fire risk evaluation model is essential
for mitigating fire occurrence in building construction sites. Nevertheless,
real empirical studies in this research area are quite limited. This journal
paper gives an account of the second stage of a research study aiming at
developing a fuzzy fire risk evaluation model for building construction sites
in Hong Kong. The empirical research findings showed that the overall fire
risk level of building construction sites is 3.6427, which can be interpreted
as “moderate risk”. Also, the survey respondents perceived that “Restrictions
for On-Site Personnel” is the most vital fire risk factor; with “Storage of
Flammable Liquids or Dangerous Goods” being the second; and “Attitude
of Main Contractor” the third. The proposed fuzzy fire risk evaluation
model for building construction sites can be used to assess the overall fire
risk level for a building construction site, and to identify improvement
areas needed. Although the fuzzy fire risk evaluation model was developed
domestically in Hong Kong, the research could be reproduced in other
nations to develop similar models for international comparisons. Such
an extension would provide a deeper understanding of the fire risk
management on building construction sites.
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