Research Article

Semiquantitative Fire Risk Grade Model and Response Plans on a National Highway Bridge

Table 13

Mitigation and preparation response plans depending on risk grade.

Risk gradesCriticalHigh

Response planMitigation response plansMitigation response plans
Control combustible materialsControl combustible materials
Remove bus stops and parking lots.Remove bus stops and parking lots.
Propose detours for hazardous material truckPropose detours for hazardous material truck
Install speed dumpInstall speed dump
Install reflector for a blind spotInstall reflector for a blind spot
Install speed indicatorInstall speed indicator
Improve drainage system.Improve drainage system
Traffic control.
Preparedness response plansMitigation response plans
Install fire surveillance equipmentEstablish contingency plans linked to fire department and secure fire
Install fireproof equipment
Install fire suppress equipment
Establish contingency plans linked to fire department and secure fire
Reinforce the bridge with fire resistance design/rehabilitation
Manual fire alarm boxes

Risk gradesModerateLow/very low

Response planMitigation response plansMitigation response plans
Control combustible materialsControl combustible materials
Remove bus stops and parking lots.Remove bus stops and parking lots.
Propose detours for hazardous material truck
Preparedness response plans
Establish contingency plans linked to fire department and secure fire