Fire code Flashcards
Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard
Abatement
An integrated piping system connected to a source of extinguishing agent which suppresses fires when actuated by its automatic detecting device
Automatic fire suppression system
The head of the city fire starion ot the municipal fire station
Fire marshall
A system of vertical pipes in a building to which fire hoses can be attached on each floor
Standpipe system
A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire
Firewall
The firewall having a fire resistance rating of not less than
4 hrs
Building 15 mts or more in height
High rise building
A continuous and unobstructed route of exit from one point in a building to a public way
Means of egress
The purpose for which a bldg or space is used
Occupancy
The max number of persons that may be allowed to occupy a particular bldg or space
Occupant load
A bldg that is unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits
Fire trap
Falar
Fire and life safety assessment report
All bldgs
Falar 1 & 2
Bldgs with occupant load of at least 50
Falar 3 (anually)
Prepared by archi and fire protection consultant; fire and life safety features of the facility; plans and specs and design analysis
Falar 1