Abstract

The effectiveness of electrical and electronic safety and protection equipment in Ebonyi State University’s faculties was assessed by this study. The study specifically investigated the sufficiency of fire/smoke detective devices, and power backup devices in Ebonyi State University faculties. The study was led by two research questions. Twenty (20) faculty buildings from four university main campuses—CAS, PRESCO, Ishieke, and Permanent Campuses—were the study’s target population. The study used a descriptive survey approach and did not use 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 fire/smoke detective and power backup 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.

Keywords: Adequacy, Electrical, Electronics, Protective and Safety Devices