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Riser-Tread Compliance and Trip-and-Fall Risk Assessment of a Private School Fire Exit Stairway in Calamba, Laguna
Document Types
Paper Presentation
Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)
Food, Nutrition, and Health (FNH)
School Name
Xavier School Nuvali
Track or Strand
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
Encina, Michael Jerome M.
Start Date
25-6-2026 10:30 AM
End Date
25-6-2026 12:00 PM
Zoom Link/ Room Assignment
DLSU Laguna Campus (In-person) - Enrique K. Razon Jr. Hall - EKR 404
Abstract/Executive Summary
Ensuring that school fire exits meet safety standards is important for emergency preparedness. This study assessed the structural hazards of the fire exit stairway in the Administration Building of a selected private school in Calamba, Laguna, to determine its compliance with the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096). A mixed-methods approach was utilized, involving physical measurements of riser heights and tread depths, as well as a semi-structured interview with the head administrator to examine safety protocols. Findings indicated that while the school consistently complies with annual safety permits and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) inspections, minor inconsistencies were identified. Specifically, Step 9 in Segment A exceeded the 200 mm riser height limit prescribed by NBCP. Although most steps were compliant, this irregularity posed a tripping hazard by disrupting natural walking rhythm during evacuation. The study concluded that administrative compliance did not necessarily ensure the detection of minor physical defects. It is recommended that targeted repair or visible safety markers be implemented to enhance stairway safety for occupants.
Keywords
compliance; fire exit stairway; riser height; tread depth; National Building Code of the Philippines; trip-and-fall risk; evacuation safety
Initial Consent for Publication
yes
Statement of Originality
yes
Riser-Tread Compliance and Trip-and-Fall Risk Assessment of a Private School Fire Exit Stairway in Calamba, Laguna
Ensuring that school fire exits meet safety standards is important for emergency preparedness. This study assessed the structural hazards of the fire exit stairway in the Administration Building of a selected private school in Calamba, Laguna, to determine its compliance with the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096). A mixed-methods approach was utilized, involving physical measurements of riser heights and tread depths, as well as a semi-structured interview with the head administrator to examine safety protocols. Findings indicated that while the school consistently complies with annual safety permits and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) inspections, minor inconsistencies were identified. Specifically, Step 9 in Segment A exceeded the 200 mm riser height limit prescribed by NBCP. Although most steps were compliant, this irregularity posed a tripping hazard by disrupting natural walking rhythm during evacuation. The study concluded that administrative compliance did not necessarily ensure the detection of minor physical defects. It is recommended that targeted repair or visible safety markers be implemented to enhance stairway safety for occupants.
https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2026/BoA_FNH/16
