Fire Behaviour and development

Question 1

Name first 5 fire behaviour and development issues

Answer 1

2. 18 Fire and smoke spread may occur in all directions. It can travel internally and externally
3. 19 Concealed smoke travel
4. 20 Air currents move up and down
5. 21 Wind speeds increase with height of the building
6. 22 Burning material can fall from upper floors

Question 2

Name last 6 fire behaviour and development issues

Answer 2

2. 23 Poor House keeping and storage of combustible mats in escape routes
3. 24 Undivided stairways in high rises act as a chimney
4. 25 Opening of any door, window or emergency door may create chimney effect
5. 26 Fires may be encountered on more than one floor
6. 27 Compartments with no openings causes build up of toxic gases
7. 28 Uncontrolled ventilation