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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Adequacy of electrical and electronic protective and safety devices in faculties of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
Authors
Nnachi Chinenye Maureen, J E Ogbu
Abstract
This study determined the adequacy of electrical and electronics protective and safety devices in faculties of Ebonyi State University. Specifically, the study explored the adequacy of power distribution and switching devices, adequacy of surveillance and monitoring devices, adequacy of fire/smoke detective devices and adequacy of power backup devices in faculties of Ebonyi State University. Four research questions guided the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey design and the target population of the study was twenty (20) faculty buildings from four university main campuses situated at CAS, PRESCO, Ishieke and Permanent Campuses, there was no sampling. A validated Electrical and Electronics Protective and Safety Device Assessment Checklist of approved Edition of International Electrical Engineers (IEEE STD 3007) Electrical Power Distribution for Buildings was used for data collection. Data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages while Chi-square Goodness-Fit was used to test the null hypotheses. Findings indicated inadequacy of electrical and electronics protective and safety devices in the faculties of Ebonyi State University. This reveals that the existing electrical safety infrastructure is not sufficient to guarantee optimal safety and protection of lives, equipment, and buildings as well as learning facilities which may expose the university environment to increased risks of electrical faults, fire disasters, equipment damage, and operational disruptions that can negatively affect academic productivity. The study therefore recommends that university management should conduct comprehensive electrical safety audits across all faculties to assess the availability, functionality, and compliance level of protective and safety devices.
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Pages:53-59
How to cite this article:
Nnachi Chinenye Maureen, J E Ogbu "Adequacy of electrical and electronic protective and safety devices in faculties of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki". International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 53-59
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