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. 2019 Jan;11(1):1–14. doi: 10.5249/jivr.v11i1.1057

Table 3. Preventive measures related to building fires and injuries based on the systematic review of preventive measures and risk factors for residential building fires and injuries from first ever record up to 7 July 2017.

Category Subcategory
Rule modification Enforcing cigarette safety regulations
Creating rules of installing alert system
Planning for the use of local people
Applying the decision-making system for relief and rescue
Financial incentives to install the safety system
More coordination between urban departments
Modification of construction and engineering rules
The prosecution of mothers who leave their children alone
Environment modification (structure and content of building) Use of fire extinguishing and alert system in buildingsSupplies of standard and non-flammable building materials, furniture and interior decoration,
Safe emergency exit design
Upgrading of electrical equipment
Use of safe ovens (auto shut-off)
Installing a safe heating system
Improving the quality of fire control systems
Safe storage of fluids and flammable materials
Gridded window upgrade
Creating enough light in the building
Cleaning and tidying inside buildings
Residents’ safe behaviors and actions (safety management) Prevention of building fires and reducing their risks
Planning for emergency exit and safe location
Promote safe fire-related behavior
Periodic checking of heating and power supplies and safety systems
Performing emergency evacuation maneuvers
Quitting smoking, especially in bed
Escape when fire breaks out
Not wearing loose clothes while cooking
Reducing alcohol consumption
Use of fireproof clothes
Safety recommendations for children
Use of smoke protection equipment
Use of safe cigarettes
Closing off the staircase as well as doors and windows during sleep to prevent smoke emissions
Upgrading rescue and relief system and medical care Treatment system promotion (hospital and pre-hospital)
Rapid implementation of firefighting services
Trauma system promotion
Trauma system promotion
Monitoring and treating psychiatric patients
Reducing response time
Education Fire safety training (how to use fire safely, how to use fire extinguishers, how to use fire escape facilities
Promotion of fire prevention program
Creating training and safety campaigns and general information
Creating cigarette and alcohol quitting campaigns
Practical drills for dealing with fire
Strengthening relief and rescue training
Increasing knowledge about fire-related deaths
Teaching children about the dangers of matches and fire