After studying NFPA 101 and 101A, a simplified inspection checklist for the components of a total exit system in hospitals and schools was created with an additional explanatory document for the Cuerpo de Bomberos de Costa Rica. Formulas calculating theoretical evaluation times and static and dynamic capacities were also developed and implemented into the checklist. Personnel preparation for emergencies, fire safety education, and political aspects of implementing the checklist were examined. Finally, recommendations based on on-site inspections were given.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Theriault, Tanya Yvonne
• Sao Pedro, Michael A.

Subject

• Security
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 99E007I

Keyword

• Fire protection engineering
• Fire prevention
• Computer simulation

Advisor

• Keil, Thomas H.

Year

• 1999

Center

• San Jose, Costa Rica Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Cuerpo de Bomberos de Costa Rica

Date created

• 1999-01-01

Location

• San José

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright