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Demographic Determinants of Fire-Safety Behavior in High-Rise Residential Buildings: A Survey-Based Behavioral Analysis from Bengaluru, India

Title
Demographic Determinants of Fire-Safety Behavior in High-Rise Residential Buildings: A Survey-Based Behavioral Analysis from Bengaluru, India
Creator
Mamatha, N.; Ck, Ajai Chandran
Description
This study explores the role of demographic and experience-based parameters for fire safety behavior among residents of high-rise residential apartment buildings in the city of Bengaluru, a metropolitan capital in India. Data were gathered through a questionnaire-based survey among 262 residents. Multiple regression analysis was used to assess the correlation among demographic parameters and behavioral responses during evacuation. The results show that age (R2 = 0.154, p = 0.004), presence of vulnerable household members (R2 = 0.137, p = 0.022), and prior fire experience (R2 = 0.157, p = 0.004) are statistically significant predictors of fire-safety behavior. In contrast, gender (R2 = 0.117, p = 0.073), educational qualifications (R2 = 0.109, p = 0.136), and chronic health conditions (R2 = 0.121, p = 0.500) do not exhibit significant associations. Cross-tabulation analysis further indicates that residents who have received fire-safety training prioritize immediate evacuation, whereas untrained residents display delay behaviors. By providing empirical behavioral evidence from an Indian metropolitan context, this study highlights the demographic heterogeneity in evacuation behavior and supports the integration of behavioral realism into performance-based fire safety design for high-rise residential buildings. (2026), (Dr D. Pylarinos). All rights reserved.
Source
Engineering, Technology and Applied Science Research;Volume;16;Issue;2;pp.33634-33639
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
PUBETA SINGLE MEMBER P.C.
Subject
demographic determinants; fire safety in high-rise buildings; human behavior in fire; inclusive design; performance-based fire safety; risk perception and evacuation response
Coverage
Mamatha N., Alliance School of Design, Bangalore, India, Christ Deemed to be University, Bangalore, India; Ck A.C., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India
Rights
All Open Access; Gold Open Access
Relation
ISSN: 22414487;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Mamatha, N.; Ck, Ajai Chandran, “Demographic Determinants of Fire-Safety Behavior in High-Rise Residential Buildings: A Survey-Based Behavioral Analysis from Bengaluru, India,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 19, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/23652.

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