Element 3 - Causes And Prevention Of Fires Flashcards
1
Q
3 main causes of accidental fire
A
Human behaviour
Misuse of equipment- incorrect fuse
Defective equipment- bearings overheating due to lack of maintenance
2
Q
Motives for arson
6 marks
A
Insurance fraud Contractual matters Intimidation Concealment of other crimes Revenge Racial
3
Q
6 signs that a fire was arson
A
Multiple seats of fire
Use of accelerants
Forced entry
Fire in unnatural position
Movement of combustible materials prior to fire
Disablement of fire alarms or fighting systems
4
Q
8 things to minimise the risk of arson
A
Training to be prepared for arson Permiter fence Secure access to site Cctv No combustanles stored next to building External storage to minimum Secure waste bins Prevent overgrowth of bushes etc Stop children accessing site ooh
5
Q
Define fire loading
A
Determines the severity of a fire in a given space
