Characterizing egress components for wheelchair users in dormitory building fires

People with disabilities are among the most vulnerable groups in building fires. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 700 home fires involve people with physical disabilities each year. In parallel, the National Fire Protection Association estimates that 11% of civilian fire death...

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Main Authors: Haley Hostetter, M.Z. Naser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. 2024-03-01
Series:Natural Hazards Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666592123001221