Abstract
Fire outbreaks are a leading cause of loss of property and lives in the Nigerian market scene and its neighbouring areas. Although this menace of market fire outbreak has been a recurring index since the early 2000s up till now, a lot of marketplaces still do not have standard fire protection measures in place to prevent fire spread. Neither are they adequately equipped for efficient fire outbreak control. This study investigated the existing active and passive fire safety measures adopted in Tejuosho ultramodern market to create policy guidelines for effective fire safety management practices. This study was carried out in Tejuosho market, Yaba, Lagos because it is one of the most recent market developments where effective fire protection strategies were put in place. Primary data for this research was obtained employing observation and questionnaires. The study revealed that all the active fire protection measures put in place have been well maintained, regularly serviced, highly effective and supported by the passive measures. This study recommended didactic procedures and strategies accessible to the market users and traders whenever an emergency fire outbreak occurs.
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