Comparative Study on Domestic and International Criteria of Evacuation Route Designs for Improved Evacuation Safety in a Logistics Facility

Abstract

This study aims to critically analyze the classification system used in domestic logistics facilities and assess local and international standards for designing evacuation routes. The goal is to identify safety issues in the evacuation processes of logistics facilities and suggest improvements for future logistics facility planning. This involved reviewing classification systems and evacuation route design standards for domestic and international logistics facilities, as well as analyzing building standards in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan. The results indicated the necessity for a differentiated assessment based on the risk levels, which were determined by the travel distance limit standard for evacuation routes and the separation distance to the direct exit. Furthermore, a review of enhancements was deemed essential due to the absence of standards for measuring walking distances and providing announcements about the final evacuation exit point. Specifically, in the context of mid-rise building design, there is a recognized need to refine standards such as in area restrictions and domestic guidelines, where sufficient supporting evidence is currently lacking.