ACTUAL CONDITIONS AND PROBLEMS OF FIRE SAFETY IN THE GROUP LIVING FOR THE ELDERLY WITH DEMENTIA AND THE COMMUNITY BASED MULTI-CARE FACILITY

Abstract

This study clarifies the actual conditions of fire safety of group home for the people with dementia and community based multi-care facility in Japan. The nationwide investigation by questionnaire was conducted. Summaries are as follows. The rate of uninstallation of sprinkler in group home in total floor area 275sq. meters to 1,000 sq. meters is 98.0 percent. In case of total floor area is less than 275sq. meters, the rate is 40.9 percent. The examination of the ideal way of the treatment and the sprinkler equipment in community based multi-care facility, are given as problem.