USE OF EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS, A FRAMEWORK FOR SAFETY IN BUILDINGS: EMPIRICAL STUDY

Abstract

The study assessed the use of Early Warning Systems [EWS] towards framework for safety in buildings: Empirical Study. Both Qualitative data and Quantitative data were obtained. The survey method was used in this study for generating data through the administration of questionnaires to both commercial and residential building occupants in Lagos state, Nigeria. . Descriptive Statistics was used for data analysis through Survey gizmo and Microsoft excel. The result showed that the implementation and adoption of early warning systems is much more economical than neglecting the systems and then paying for damages after the disaster has occurred. It concluded that the emergency escape frame work of a building will be more effective if Early Warning Systems are installed. It recommended that government should endeavour to ensure that a standard code is introduced and reviewed to ensure the incorporation of the use of Early Warning Systems. The public should be enlightened on Early Warning Systems for different types of buildings and their benefits. Moreover, some of the systems have to be implemented on a community based scale such as a flood warning system.