Records of fire incidences has been on a high increase lately with huge loss of lives and properties which thus call for an assessment of the prevention strategies. An active fire prevention system is a dormant system that needs to be activated in the case of a fire to perform its function This study focuses on assessing active fire prevention strategies in Bells University Senate Building. A Senate Building is the core and administrative sector of the university. It houses the university council and senate chamber and other offices. Descriptive research is employed in this study using a well–structured questionnaire and on-site observation as sources of data. Data obtained were analyzed using statistical analysis presenting identified active fire prevention strategies present in the case study area and how effective they are. Results from this study show that the Senate Building is not well equipped against fire. This study recommends that the management of the institution equip the senate building with the recommended active fire prevention equipment such as; fire alarms, sprinkler systems, hose reels, exit signage, heat detectors, and emergency lightings.

Keywords : Active Fire Protection, Bells University, Senate Building, Fire Safety, Fire Protection System.