Open AccessFire Cause Analysis in Religious Sites
Author(s) -
Arthur Renkas
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
zeszyty naukowe sgsp
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2720-0779
pISSN - 0239-5223
DOI - 10.5604/01.3001.0014.0764
Subject(s) - flammable liquid , power grid , order (exchange) , forensic engineering , architectural engineering , fire protection , fire investigation , engineering , power (physics) , environmental science , civil engineering , waste management , business , physics , finance , quantum mechanics
Annually fires destroy many buildings, and among them are religious properties. Thispaper is related to the dynamics of fires on religious sites and to causes of fires in churches.The main dangers of fires in churches are large number of people, flammable structures, usingfurnaces for heating and the absence of the second emergency exit. The main causes of fires inchurches arise from violations of the rules of installation and power grid, operation carelesshandling of fire. In order to prevent fires, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the Fire SafetyRules, to keep the electrical and furnace equipment in good working order, and to carry outtheir inspections and maintenance in a timely manner. Also the building should only be leftafter making sure that all ignition sources are eliminated.