Evaluating Conformance to National Safety Standards: A Quantitative Audit of Student Housing Facilities near MSU-GSC

Author(s)	Ms. Dynasthy Palacios Caralde, Ms. Gemma Vasquez Marcito, Prof. Dr. Monsour A Pelmin
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This study audits 50 off-campus MSU-GSC boarding houses for compliance with national building and fire safety standards. The absence of a mandate for smoke detectors poses a significant risk, potentially leaving 90% of student housing unprotected in the event of a fire. Private student housing in the Philippines typically yields inconsistent, often inadequate safety standards (Gurung et al., 2024). Rather than relying on student perceptions, the research uses objective indicators for livability, cleanliness, electrical safety, structural resilience, and fire safety. Facilities were randomly selected and inspected for living conditions, fire safety, and official permits. Key findings show that most facilities appear clean and secure, with 96% keeping exits clear and 92% allowing doors to open from inside without a key. However, essential fire safety measures are lacking: 90% have no operational smoke detectors, only 26% hold a valid Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC), 92% lack evacuation plans, and 84% lack visible EXIT signs. These compliance gaps, not comfort issues, are the main risk to student welfare.
Keywords	Building Code Compliance, Fire Safety, Habitability, Student Housing Facilities, Quantitative Audit
Field	Business Administration
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-22

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