PROPOSED FIRE SERVICE STATION
ABAKPA NIKE ENUGU
ABSTRACT
This thesis report is properly documented to facilitate the presentation of the
proposed fire service station.
The existence of fire service station in Nigeria and its system of operation which
enhances the design of proposed station. Although there are some various
problems which are to be tackled like ventilation, circulation, zoning and other
services.
Nevertheless, there are several goals that are achieved through the study and
design of fire station by providing good circulation system, good ventilation,
adequate services and good elevation that will help to promote the confidence and
trust of the people.
All these are achieved through proper integration of the background study of fire
station, creation of possible entrance of fire appliance different from its exit and
also through installation of water hydrant and overhead tanks at appropriate
location within the site to enhance sufficient water supply.
Furthermore the result of the design report was comprehensive and legible for easy
understanding of fire station, its purpose and method of operation.
Finally if all this are integrated into the design, the station will achieve its aim and
good working environment.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. i
Declaration ………………………………………….……………………………………………………… ii
Approval Certification ………………………..………………………………………………………. iii
Dedication ………………………………………..………………………………………………………… iv
Acknowledgement …………………….………………………………………………………………. v
Table of content ………………………………………………………………………………………….. vi
List of Figures ………………………….………………………………………………………………….. vii
List of Tables…….……………………………………………………………………………………….. viii
List of Abbreviations…….…………………………………………..…………………………………
List of Appendices…….……………………………………………….……………………………….. x
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
1.0 Introduction………………………………………………………………
1.1 Background to the study………………………………………………….
1.2 Statement of the Research Problem………………………………..…….
1.3 Aim of the Study…………………………………………………..……….
1.4 Objective of the study………………………………………….………….
1.5 Research Questions…………………………………….………………..
1.6 Scope of the Study………………………………………………………...
1.7 Limitation of the study……………………………………………………..
1.7 Significance of the study……………………………………………..
1.7 Justification of the study…………………………………………………..
CHAPTER TWO
2.0
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Literature Review……………………………………………………
2.2 Gap in Literature………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design………………………………………………………
3.2 Area of Study………………………….…………………………………..
3.3 Source of Data …………………………………………………….……..
3.3.1 Primary Source of Data………………………………………......……..
3.3.2 Secondary Source of Data ………………………………………………
3.4 Population of the Study ……………………………………………………
3.5 Sampling size Determination …………………………………………….
3.6 Instrument of Data collection……………………………………….……..
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Site Analysis………………………………….……………………………..
4.2 Site Selection………………………………………………………………..
4.3 Site Location…………………………………….………………………….
4.4 Case Study…………………………………………………………………..
4.5 General Planning Principles ……………………….………………………
CHAPTER FIVE
DISCUSSIONS AND FINDINGS
CHAPTER SIX
6.1 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………
6.2 Recommendations……………………………………………………………..
6.3 Area of further studies……………………………………………………….
5.4 References……………………………………………………………………..
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE
STUDY
Fire: A friend to man and a threat to humanity. The word “FIRE“ is one of the
most dreaded expressions in every language because it has proved to be as
dangerous as its usefulness. Controlled fire is useful to man but uncontrolled fire is
one of man’s worst enemies. Thousands of lives and properties are lost each year
through uncontrolled fire.
Fire Service: The Federal Fire Service(FFS) is the principal agency of the Federal
Government of Nigeria, established by an Act of Parliament mandated with the sole
responsibility of mitigation, prevention and extinction of fire and other emergencies
of life safety as well as perform other sundry duties as delegated by the Honorable
Minister of Interior.
The Architectural problems a fire station face are inadequate landscaping, poor
ventilation, inadequate amble space for effective maneuvering of vehicles within
the station and in relation to the highway
In other to solve this problem, passive design strategies (landscaping, opening and
shadings etc) and space analysis have to be adequately applied in the fires station.
What is Passive Design? Passive design is a design that works with the local
climate to maintain a comfortable temperature in the home. With passive design,
building features such as orientation, thermal mass, insulation and glazing work
together to take advantage of natural sources of heating and cooling, such as sun
and breezes, and to minimize unwanted heat gain and loss.
Passive Design Strategies for Hot Humid Climate: The passive design strategies
that would be applied into this design are building orientation, zoning, landscaping,
openings and shading, building materials, passive cooling strategies
1.2 STATEMENT OF RESEARCH PROBLEM
The problem of this project are indoor thermal comfort, circulation and space in
existing fire service stations and this can be solved in my design using these
strategies of adequate thermal comfort and proper space analysis
1.3 AIM OF THE STUDY
The aim of this study is the application of passive design strategies and proper
analysis of spaces in the design of fire service station in Abakpa, Enugu State
1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The objectives to achieve the aim of this study are:
1. To study the passive design strategies to enhance Indoor thermal comfort in hot
humid areas.
2. To review the concept of space analysis and configuration
3. . To propose the design of a fire service station applying passive design strategies
and proper analysis of space.
1.4 OBJECTIVE
Objective of the fire station are to provide the following
1.
A good maintenance section,
2.
Provide rooms large enough for the storage of chemicals, fire extinguishers
and other equipment
3.
To provide a drill tower which is architectural and a good training ground
for the students and workers in the fire station.
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. What are the passive design strategies that will enhance indoor thermal comfort
in hot humid areas?
2. What is the concept of space analysis and configuration?
3. How can passive design strategies and proper space analysis be applied in the
design of a fire service station?
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The significance of this study is that the design is expected to serve as a model for
a functional-circulative-passive design driven fire station, the study will also help
to promote maintenance culture of fire stations in Nigeria.
The successful conclusion of this work will aid in creating awareness for the need
of Fire Station in Abakpa-Nike, Enugu State, Nigeria, the study may additionally
serve as a model for multiplication in other fire stations across Nigeria.
1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The project will accommodate Appliance bay this is where the fire fighting and
emergency response vehicles are stored.
Vehicle maintenance, these industrial spaces are where the vehicles and other
firefighting equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored.
The Administrative and training areas, these include offices, dispatch facilities, and
training and conference rooms.