Fire proceedures

Question 1

What are the 4 distinct stages

Answer 1

Fire detection - locating the fire
Fire alarm - informing occupants of the fire
Fire control - containment and means of extinguishing
Fire escape - safe and secure means of exiting

Question 2

How can a composite built boat be made more fire resistant

Answer 2

Adding halogen molecules to the resin chemistry can make it less flamable

Question 3

Fire escape routes

Answer 3

Habital spaces shall be fitted with atleast 1 fire escape route leading to open air or the next habital space
Portable fire extinguishers should be located on the escape route
Only one fire escape can pass through, over or beside an engine compartment

Question 4

What should be the minimum distance to the nearest fire escape

Answer 4

The fire escape distance should not exceed 6m or Lh/2.5

Question 5

What is the minimum size a fire escape can be

Answer 5

The minimum fire escape diameter must be 450mm