A Study on the Concept of Fire Proofing and Evacuation Route Maintenance in the Central District of Amagasaki City

Abstract

In Japanese wooden cities there is an increasing need for regional evacuation plans for earthquakes and fires, and in addition, to devise a system to fire proof evacuation routes in built up areas. In this framework a study was conducted in Amagasaki City. A questionnaire was used to analyze the response of residents towards their living environment according to four main factors: 1. The repair and maintenance of residences. 2. The fire proofing of structures. 3. Community cooperation in reconstruction. 4. Residents response toward community improvements.