Development of a Fire Risk Assessment System for Industrial Complexes Using GIS

Purpose: Industrial complexes, which contain a variety of facilities, equipment, and raw materials, and employ a large number of workers, are highly susceptible to severe damage caused by fire. Therefore, this study proposes a fire risk assessment system tailored to the characteristics of industrial complexes. Method: First, based on existing fire-related assessment systems, fire risk assessment system suitable for industrial complexes are reviewed. Second, 8 fire risk indicators for industrial complexes are selected from indicators collected based on previous studies: number of fire occurrences, building density, old building ratio, accessibility of fire engines, fire risk increasing facilities, fire hydrant, fire station, and evacuation risk reduction facilities. Third, appropriate assessment method is derived for each indicator. Finally, the developed fire risk assessment system is verified by applying the method to the Nam-dong industrial complex. Result: The proposed fire risk assessment system, specialized for industrial complexes, could identify and visualize fire vulnerable areas within the industrial complex. This study provides a foundation for quantitative and systematic fire risk assessment through GIS-based spatial analysis. The results are expected to be used to identify vulnerable areas that have potential fire hazards, enabling the establishment of preventive measures to minimize property loss and save lives.