FIRE CODE

Question 1

Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard

Answer 1

Abatement

Question 2

An integrated piping system connected to a source of an extinguishing agent that suppresses fires when actuated by its automatic detecting device

Answer 2

Automatic Fire Suppression System

Question 3

-Head of the City Fire Station or the Municipal Fire Station

• inequivalent with the BO

Answer 3

Fire Marshall

Question 4

A system of vertical pipes in a building to which fire hoses can be attached on each floor

ex.
Dry standpipe
Wet Standpipe

Answer 4

Standpipe System

Question 5

A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire resistance rating of not less than four hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction on either side collapses under fire conditions

Answer 5

Firewall

Question 6

Buildings 15m or more in height

Answer 6

High-Rise Building

Question 7

A continuous and unobstructed route of exit from one point in a building to a public way

Answer 7

Means of Egress

Question 8

The purpose for which a building or space is used

Answer 8

Occupancy

Question 9

The maximum number of persons that may be allowed to occupy a particular building or space

Answer 9

Occupant Load

Question 10

A building that is unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits

Answer 10

Fire Trap

Question 11

• Six sets of plans are sent form the BO to the FM for review
• A plan evaluator reviews the drawings
• Based on findings, the FSEC will either be release or denied
  Note: FALAR 1 is required before plan review

Answer 11

Building Plan Review

Question 12

The Fire Marshall shall conduct inspections during construction to ensure that plans are being followed

Answer 12

Construction Inspection

Question 13

• The Fire Marshall needs to conduct another inspection before the BO can issue an occupancy permit
• When the BO receives an application for an occupancy permit, the Fire Marshall shall be notified
• Fire Marshall conducts inspection
• IF OK, the Fire Marshall issues the FSIC and notifies the BO
  Note: FALAR 2 is required for issuance of FSIC

Answer 13

Inspection after completion

Question 14

• in between 6 months or more than a year

Answer 14

Routine Inspection

Question 15

FALAR stands for?

Answer 15

Fire And Life Safety Assessment Report

Question 16

FALAR APPLICABILITY

For All Buildings

Answer 16

FALAR 1 and FALAR 2

Question 17

FALAR APPLICABILITY

For buildings with an occupant load of at least 50:

Answer 17

FALAR 3 (annually)

Question 18

Documentation of safety features of the facility

Answer 18

FALAR 1

Question 19

Documentation submitted by contractor/CM certifying that construction was in accordance with FALAR 1

Answer 19

FALAR 2

Question 20

Documentation of periodic maintenance

Answer 20

FALAR 3