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Title:State of the art methodologies for the estimation of fire costs in buildings to support cost–benefit analysis
Authors:ID Unobe, Ikwulono David (Author)
ID Lucherini, Andrea (Author)
ID Ni, Shuna (Author)
ID Gernay, Thomas (Author)
ID Chaudhary, Ranjit Kumar (Author)
ID Van Coile, Ruben (Author)
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Language:English
Typology:1.02 - Review Article
Organization:Logo ZAG - Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute
Abstract:Fires can lead to costly building damage as well as loss of lives and injuries. Installed to protect buildings from fire, or to limit the damage from such outbreaks, fire protection measures are a common feature in buildings. However, these features come at a cost. Although quite ubiquitous in buildings, the value of these features to private individuals and to society is not fully understood. To understand their value, a cost benefit analysis detailing the costs and benefits of fire protection measures is needed. Carrying out such an analysis requires methods for computing both the cost of these fire protection measures, and losses from fires (including both direct and indirect losses). This study outlines methodologies for evaluating those costs and losses. An exhaustive collection of available data necessary for estimating both costs and losses is presented. Several limitations in current methodologies and data constraints were identified, with recommendations proposed to address these shortcomings. Relevant sections of a study by the authors that refines fire protection cost estimation at national and sub-national levels are emphasized, including updated building categories, guidance on computing multipliers, and detailed cost calculation methods for installation and maintenance costs. The calculation uses regularly updated U.S. Census Bureau construction data, ensuring timely multiplier updates. The insights and suggestions presented in this study will ultimately refine the process of selecting fire protection strategies that maximize the net benefit of fire protection measures for both private stakeholders and society at large.
Keywords:fire protection measures, cost of fire protection, losses from fire, cost benefit analysis, installation costs, maintenance costs
Publication status:Published
Publication version:Author Accepted Manuscript
Publication date:24.03.2024
Publisher:Kluwer
Year of publishing:2024
Number of pages:str. 2067-2100
Numbering:Vol. 60
PID:20.500.12556/DiRROS-18733 New window
UDC:614.84
ISSN on article:1572-8099
COBISS.SI-ID:191346947 New window
Publication date in DiRROS:18.04.2024
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UNOBE, Ikwulono David, LUCHERINI, Andrea, NI, Shuna, GERNAY, Thomas, CHAUDHARY, Ranjit Kumar and VAN COILE, Ruben, 2024, State of the art methodologies for the estimation of fire costs in buildings to support cost–benefit analysis. Fire technology [online]. 2024. Vol. 60, p. 2067–2100. [Accessed 6 April 2025]. Retrieved from: https://dirros.openscience.si/IzpisGradiva.php?lang=eng&id=18733
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Title:Fire technology
Shortened title:Fire technol.
Publisher:Kluwer
ISSN:1572-8099
COBISS.SI-ID:513155097 New window

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Name:Economic Impact of Fire: Cost and Impact of Fire Protection in Buildings

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Language:Slovenian
Keywords:protipožarni ukrepi, stroški požarne zaščite, izgube zaradi požara, analiza stroškov in koristi, stroški namestitve, stroški vzdrževanja


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