Analysis of fire protection system on the integrated basic laboratory building of Universitas Samudra

The large investment value of a laboratory in the form of a physical building and supporting equipment for practicum and research makes the building must be protected carefully against potential fires. The use of chemical and biological materials that are susceptible to fire is also an additional factor in increasing the risk of fire and causing fatalities. This study aims to analyze the fire protection system in an integrated basic laboratory at the Universitas Samudra. The laboratory which functions as a place for practicum and research center for integrated lecturers will be reviewed from the aspect of active, passive fire protection systems, and management systems that refer to Indonesian standards and regulations. Field observations and planning data collection were carried out in observing the existing condition of the building using descriptive methods. To support the evaluation process, building model is carried out using Sketchup and AutoCad software in order to achieve more in-depth observations. The results of this study show that in general the building has met adequate fire protection system standards. The existing volume of the ground water tank is only sufficient for the daily operational needs of water in the laboratory building. However, this amount is not sufficient in a fire scenario. The addition of a new ground water tank and the addition of a siamese connection to support the need for water imported from fire trucks is required. In addition, there is a need for a fire hazard management team in the building and the need for technical operational standards for the maintenance of all components.