Timestamp (Q1).professional background?
5/2/2025 9:45 Electrical Engineer
5/2/2025 12:00 Mechanical Engineer
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5/27/2025 14:31 Mechanical
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6/7/2025 10:57 Mechanical Engineer
(Q3).Familiar with the Myanmar Fire
(Q2).Years of experience
Safety Code 2020?
Project Engineer (M&E) 1 years and 6 months Know it well
10 years Know a fair amount
AE Position & 17Years Experience Know it well
M&E Engineer (J.E ) , 3 Years Know a little
Junior Engineer, 3 years Know a little
5 years Heard of it
3 years Never heard of it
Senior Electrical Design Engineer, 8 years of
Know a fair amount
experience
Junior Engineer, 2 years Know a little
4 years Heard of it
3 years Heard of it
(Q4).Familiar with the Singapore (Q5).Challenges in
Fire Code 2023? implementing
Know it well Yes
Know a fair amount No
Know it well No
Know a little Yes
Never heard of it No
Heard of it No
Never heard of it No
Know a little No
Heard of it Yes
Heard of it No
Heard of it No
(1).Adequately address
(Q6).Specify the challenges.
evacuation planning?
Lack of enforcement, limited awareness among contractors, and outdated
infrastructure No
Yes
Yes
Necessary Pressure, Location and Position of fixtures Yes
No
Lack of public awareness and training No
- No
Limited awareness and training No
No
Yes
No
(2). In your opinion, rate the (3). In your opinion, rate whether
risk level of means of escape Myanmar should improve means
for persons with disabilities in of escape regarding persons with
Myanmar? (In the case of no disabilities in the future. (In the
implementation, the risk level case of a must to improve,
would be highest). choose absolutely yes).
Major Absolutely yes
Major Absolutely yes
Major Strongly agree
Major Absolutely yes
Severe Absolutely yes
Major Strongly agree
Severe Absolutely yes
Major Absolutely yes
Severe Strongly agree
Major Strongly agree
Severe Absolutely yes
(4). The installation of Residual
Current Circuit Breakers (RCCBs) in
(5). In the absence of
all residential premises can
RCCBs, rate the risk level
enhance electrical safety and
according to dangerous
prevent fires. Does residential
levels.
houses in Myanmar install such
devices?
Mostly Major
Sometimes Significant
Mostly Major
Mostly Major
Mostly Major
Sometimes Major
Sometimes Major
Rarely Major
Rarely Severe
Rarely Severe
Sometimes Major
(6). Luminaries and street furniture
(outdoor lighting installation) must be
(7). Does periodic inspection and testing of
equipped with the earthing conductor
earthing conductors and electrodes occurs
not less than 6 mm^2. Is the
every 5 or 10 years?
installation in Myanmar also follow such
instruction?
No Yes
Yes No
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
No No
No No
No Yes
No No
No No
No No
Yes No
(9). Rate the risk level for
improper earthing connection.
(8). During these inspections, what's
(Choose severe if the risk is the
the most occurrence for maintenance?
most critical due to improper
earthing).
Corroded conductors and loose
Major
connections
equipment or machines Major
Major
Insignificant
Significant
Corrosion of earthing electrodes Major
- Significant
Corrosion of grounding rods and loose
Severe
connections
Damaged earthing conductors Major
Major
Corrosion of Earthing Electrodes Significant
(11). Are there any code of
(10). In your opinion, rate whether Myanmar
standards for Photovoltaic (PV)
should improve and impose new safety methods in
Solar Module installation in
electrical fields in the future.
Myanmar?
Absolutely yes No
Absolutely yes Yes
Strongly agree No
Strongly agree Yes
Strongly agree No
Strongly agree Yes
Strongly agree No
Absolutely yes No
Absolutely yes No
Strongly agree No
Absolutely yes No
(13). Rate the risk level regarding
the improper installation of solar
(12). If Yes, what does it entails? PV panels. (Choose severe if the
risk is the most critical due to
improper installation).
Severe
planning, site preparation, structural mounting,
Major
electrical connections
Major
Insignificant
Significant
Comprehensive standards for gird integration of
Major
solar energy
Major
Major
Major
Major
Severe
(14). In your opinion, rate
whether Myanmar should adopt (15). In installing EV charging
solar PV standards and impose station, is there a reference of
future installations for a more code of standard?
safety environment in the future.
Absolutely yes Yes
Strongly agree Yes
Strongly agree Yes
Strongly agree No
Strongly agree Yes
Strongly agree No
Neutral No
Absolutely yes No
Absolutely yes No
Strongly agree No
Absolutely yes No
(17). What do you think about the
risk level of charging station in
(16). If Yes, can you give an Myanmar with current
example or reference? procedures? (Choose severe if the
risk is the most critical when
using current procedures).
Severe
Major
Significant
Major
Major
IEC 61851-1:2017 Major
Major
Severe
Severe
Severe
United States – NFPA 70 (NEC
Severe
625)
(19). Linear heat detectors (LHDs) are fire
(18). Rate whether Myanmar
detection systems that utilize a specialized cable
should adopt a more strict
to detect and locate heat along its entire length,
standards on EV charging
triggering an alarm when a predefined
systems and impose for future
temperature threshold is reached. Is there such
installations for general safety.
installation in Myanmar?
Absolutely yes No
Strongly agree Yes
Strongly agree Yes
Strongly agree Yes
Neutral No
Strongly agree Yes
Neutral Yes
Absolutely yes No
Absolutely yes No
Strongly agree No
Absolutely yes No
(20). In your opinion, can video
(21). How often do you inspect
image fire detection system help
the fire alarm system
preventing lives and properties in
accordingly?
a more faster response?
Yes Monthly
Yes Monthly
Yes Daily
Yes Annually
No Daily
No Annually
Yes Annually
Yes Monthly
Yes Annually
Yes Annually
Yes Monthly
(22). How often does fire drill occur in Myanmar? Have you experienced one? Can
you share your experience?
Rarely; drills are not regularly organized
I've only experienced this when testing fire alarms.
No
Twice a year
It was during my internship at the international company. It was fun.
Rarely occurs, I only experienced one in the past 3 years. The drill was
uncoordinated and lacked clear instruction.
poor awareness
at least once every 6 months
(24). Rate whether Myanmar
(23). Rate the risk level for when should install a faster response
in the absence of a fire alarm alarm systems in the future and
system. (Choose severe in the also include periodic inspection
case of absence of a fire alarm). and drills to improve lives
sustainabilities.
Major Absolutely yes
Severe Strongly agree
Major Strongly agree
Severe Strongly agree
Major Strongly agree
Severe Strongly agree
Major Strongly agree
Major Absolutely yes
Severe Absolutely yes
Severe Strongly agree
Major Absolutely yes
(25). Unlike typical fire sprinkler,
water mist fire sprinkler use less
water and extinguish fire faster as (26). Rate the risk level when in
the nozzle is designed to spray the absence of a fire sprinkler
more pressurized and cooler system.
water. Does such system exit in
Myanmar currently?
No Severe
No Major
Yes Major
No Major
No Severe
Yes Major
No Major
No Major
No Severe
No Major
No Severe
(27). Rate whether Myanmar
should consider using a more
advanced fire sprinkler system (28). Is public fire hydrants in
(e.g. electronically controlled Myanmar adequate for
sprinkler system) to efficiently firefighting means?
extinguish fire and prevent lives
and properties loss in the future.
Absolutely yes No
Strongly agree Yes
Strongly agree Yes
Neutral No
Absolutely yes Yes
Neutral No
Neutral Yes
Absolutely yes No
Absolutely yes No
Strongly agree Yes
Absolutely yes No
(29). Although there are some
(30). In your opinion, rate the risk
public fire hydrants in Myanmar,
level in the lack of public fire
they are only being used for
hydrants when putting out fire or
water supply for fire engines. Is a
preventing fire spread. (Choose
more coverage public fire hydrant
severe in the case of not having a
system required for a faster
public fire hydrant).
firefighting means?
Yes Severe
Yes Major
No Major
Yes Severe
Yes Major
No Major
No Major
Yes Severe
Yes Severe
Yes Major
Yes Severe
(32). In installing a mechanical
(31). Rate whether Myanmar
ventilation system, one must
should improve its current public
consider redundancy in case of
hydrant system so that its
break down or maintenance. Has
coverage is enough for a faster
such system been installed in
firefighting response.
Myanmar?
Absolutely yes No
Strongly agree Yes
Strongly agree Yes
Absolutely yes Yes
Absolutely yes Yes
Neutral Yes
Neutral Yes
Absolutely yes No
Absolutely yes No
Strongly agree No
Absolutely yes No
(34). In your opinion, rate the risk level in the case of
lack of redundancy during break down or maintenance
(33). If yes, can you give which can lead to potential life hazards during fire.
example? (Choose severe if it is the most risky should the
ventilation system is broken down or under maintenance
during a fire occurrence).
Severe
airport Major
Exhual Fan Major
After sale service... etc... Major
ACMV system Major
Basement car parks Major
Significant
Severe
Severe
Major
Major
(35). Rate whether Myanmar should improve the (36). In your opinion, are the
currently using mechanical ventilation system with penal laws regarding fire safety in
redundancy means to ensure continuous operation. Myanmar enough for fire safety?
Also should the use of new detectors like hydrogen Choose 1-5 for 5 being not
detectors be included? enough.
Absolutely yes 5 not at all enough
Strongly agree 2 pretty much enough
Strongly agree 1 more than enough
Strongly agree 3 moderate
Strongly agree 4 slightly enough
Strongly agree 2 pretty much enough
Neutral 5 not at all enough
Absolutely yes 5 not at all enough
Absolutely yes 5 not at all enough
Strongly agree 5 not at all enough
Absolutely yes 4 slightly enough
(37). Rate whether Myanmar should improve its
current penal laws (2015) by adopting from a more
developed country like Singapore where its laws state
in all details regarding even for penalty for failure to
comply with fire safety services like fire alarm, fire
sprinkler and so on. Singapore also include mandatory
drills and inspections of the services.
Absolutely yes
Strongly agree
Neutral
Strongly agree
Strongly agree
Neutral
Strongly agree
Absolutely yes
Absolutely yes
Strongly agree
Absolutely yes
(38). Can you give your honest opinion about the currently imposed fire brigade laws (2015) in your own words?
regarding a fire occurrence. If you have a personal experience, can you please describe your experience).
The law lacks enforcement and clear penalties for violations. I’ve seen many buildings ignore fire codes with n
The Fire Services Law (2015) is a solid legal foundation — but it's only as good as its implementation. Myan
stronger enforcement, better public education, and updated safety standards to truly reduce fire risk. It’s a goo
enough for a modern, growing country.
Laws Regarding a fire occurrence
It is necessary to follow the laws as closely as possible.
The Fire Services Law (2015) is commendable in its intent and structure, but practical implementation and pu
need to be continuously improved for it to truly serve its purpose across all of Myanmar.
The 2015 laws are outdated and lack clarity in enforcement.
Update laws to cover modern risks (eg, solar PV, EV charging)
The Fire Brigade Laws of 2015 in Myanmar represent a step forward in addressing fire safety, but there are sig
need to be filled to ensure comprehensive protection for both life and property.
