fire safety principles

Question 1

Ordinary combustible materials such as wood,

cloth, paper, rubber and plastics, etc.

Answer 1

Class A

Question 2

Flammable or combustible

liquids, flammable gases.

Answer 2

Class B

Question 3

Energized electrical

equipment

Answer 3

Class C

Question 4

Combustible metals such
as potassium, sodium,
magnesium and other
reactive metals

Answer 4

Class D

Question 5

Use Water

Answer 5

Class A

Question 6

Exclude air from burning materials

Answer 6

Class B

Question 7

No Water; Use electrically non-conductive

extinguishing agents such as gaseous systems

Answer 7

Class C

Question 8

Heat-absorbing medium which is not reactive with

burning metals

Answer 8

Class D

Question 9

Stages of fire growth

Answer 9

1. ) Pre-flashover or growth phase
2. ) Flashover
3. ) Fully developed fire (Stable phase)
4. )Decay (Cooling Period)

Question 10

Involves flaming combustion of an item and may lead to a spread of fire; or a smoldering, poorly- ventilated fire with substantial smoke.

Answer 10

Pre-flashover or growth phase

Question 11

Rapid change from a local fire to one involving all combustible materials in a room.

Answer 11

Flashover

Question 12

All materials in compartment are alight; maximum rate of heat release is dependent on either available ventilation or quantity of fuel.

Answer 12

Fully developed fire (Stable phase)

Question 13

Gradual consumption of fuel in the compartment.

Answer 13

Decay (Cooling Period)

Question 14

Resistance to heat and flames of fire rated constructions for fire protection

Answer 14

Passive Fire Protection

Question 15

detection, suppression, and activation for fire protection

Answer 15

Active Fire Protection

Question 16

Aims in Fire Safety Design

Answer 16

1. ) To prevent fire
2. ) To safeguard the lives of occupants and firefighters
3. ) To reduce damage on the building, its contents, and on surrounding buildings

Question 17

Basic Principles

Answer 17

1 ) Fire Avoidance
2 ) Fire Detection
3 ) Fire Growth Restriction
4 ) Fire Containment
5 ) Fire Control
6 ) Smoke Control
7 ) Escape Provisions