FIRE PROTECTION Flashcards
What month is declared as fire prevention month?
MARCH
A traditional design of storing water in an elevated reservoir for fire protection purposes
ELEVATED WATER TANK
An alternate to replace the elevated water tank, made of reinforced concrete structure constructed on one side of the building, provided with a small vent rising above the ground for fire protection purposes
UNDERGROUND WATER RESERVOIR
Provides a continuous flow of water from the deep well through the domestic and fire reservoir
UP-FEED PUMPING SYSTEM
Sensing units in each of the two reservoirs for fire protection which controls the level of water within the reservoir
BUBBLE CONTROL UNIT
Sensing unit that regulates the supply for the pressure tank
DUAL CONTROL UNIT
A tank used to store air under pressure that will balance out-surge from the two domestic pumps and reduce the frequently starting and stopping of the motor
HYDROPNEUMATIC TANK
How many square meters for light hazard occupancy can one sprinkler cover?
20 sqm
How many square meters for extra hazard condition can one sprinkler head cover?
10 sqm
The first stage when heat, oxygen, and fuel source combine
IGNITION (INCIPIENT)
When fire reaches stage, it becomes harder to control. If a fire detector recognizes a fire at this point you have little time to put it out before it reaches flashover.
GROWTH
A transitional phase in the development of a compartment fire in which surfaces exposed to thermal radiation reach its ignition temperature more or less simultaneously and fire spreads rapidly throughout the space
FLASHOVER
Stage of fire where it is the hardest to suppress, fire is at maximum temperatures and causing the most heat damage
FULLY DEVELOPED
The phases of fire when it decreases in intensity until it is either a smolder or non existent
DECAY
Refers to the active principle of burning characterized by the heat and light of combustion
FIRE
Refers to the characteristic of a material on how easily it will burn or ignite causing fire or combustion
FLAMMABILITY
Refers to the quality of being capable of igniting and burning
COMBUSTIBILITY
A normally open device installed inside air duct systems which automatically closes to restrict the passage of smoke or fire
DAMPER
The lowest temperature of a liquid at which sufficient vapor is given off to form an ignitable mixture with air
FLASH POINT OF A LIQUID
Refers to the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals to surrounding atmospheric pressure
BOILING POINT
Refers to the form that contains data and information regarding the properties of a particular substance
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
Determine if flammable or combustible: CLASS IA
FLAMMABLE
Determine if flammable or combustible: CLASS IB
FLAMMABLE
Determine if flammable or combustible: CLASS IC
FLAMMABLE
Determine if flammable or combustible: CLASS II
COMBUSTIBLE
Determine if flammable or combustible: CLASS IIIA
COMBUSTIBLE
Determine if flammable or combustible: CLASS IIIB
COMBUSTIBLE
Refers to the integrated network of hydraulically designed piping system installed in a building structure or area with outlets arranged in a systematic pattern which automatically discharges water when activated by heat or combustion products from a fire
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Type of sprinkler system that is most common where sprinkler piping is constantly filled with water. When the temperature at the ceiling gets hot enough the glass bulb or fusible link in a sprinkler will break
WET PIPE SYSTEM
Type of sprinkler system where the pipe is not constantly filled with water. Instead, the water is held behind a dry pipe valve usually some distance away from where the sprinklers are located
DRY PIPE SYSTEM
The most complicated type of sprinkler system where a specific event must happen before water is released into the system
PREACTION SYSTEM
A type of pre-action system where the operation is of detection devices OR automatic sprinklers
NON-INTERLOCK SYSTEM
A type of pre-action system where the operation is of detection devices only
SINGLE INTERLOCK SYSTEM
A type of preaction system where the operation is of detection devices AND automatic sprinklers
DOUBLE INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Type of sprinkler system similar to pre-action system but the biggest difference is that it uses open sprinklers or nozzles. Instead of getting water flow from individual heads that have operated, once water fills the system, water will flow from every sprinkler head
DELUGE SYSTEM
A portable or movable apparatus used to put out a small fire by directing onto it a substance that cools the burning material deprives the flame of oxygen or interferes with the chemical reactions occurring in the flame
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
An extinguisher used for fires caused by various organic materials including fabrics textiles coal wood cardboard and paper among others
WATER EXTINGUISHERS
Extinguishers which can used for class A and B
FOAM EXTINGUISHERS
Extinguishers that can be used for class A, B, C, and D but should not be used in enclosed spaces as it can be easily inhaled
DRY POWDER
Extinguishers design for use on class F fires involving cooking oils and fats
WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER
Extinguishers mainly used for electrical fire risks and are usually the main fire extinguisher type provided in computer service rooms
CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHERS
What are class A type of fire?
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Extinguishers which are an ideal choice for service rooms and sensitive electronics and data equipment
HALOCARBON-BASED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
What are class B type of fire?
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
What are class C type of fire?
FLAMMABLE GASES
What are class D type of fire?
FLAMMABLE METALS
What are class E type of fire?
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
What are class F type of fire?
DEEP FAT FRYERS
What are class K type of fire?
cooking Appliances (that involve combustible cooking media i.e. vegetable or animal oil and fats
A system of vertical pipes in a building to which fire hoses can be attached on each floor including a system by which water is made available to water outlets as needed
STANDPIPE SYSTEM
A pipeline system filled with water and connected to a constant water supply for the use of the bfp and the occupants of the buildings solely for fire suppression purposes
COMBINATION STANDPIPE
A type of stand pipe system in which the pipes are normally not filled with water. Water is introduced into the system through fire service connections when needed
DRY STANDPIPE
A type of stand pipe system in which the pipes are filled with water and is pressurized at all times
WET STANDPIPE
How much is the distance of hose connections for sprinklered buildings?
200ft
How much is the distance of host connections for unsprinklered buildings?
130 ft
Hose size for class I standpipe system
64 mm
Hose size for class II standpipe system
38 mm
Hose size for class III standpipe system
same as class I and class II
How much is the slope of dry standpipe for the purpose of draining?
20%
NFPA Standard for Fire Code
NFPA 1
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA Standard for Commissioning of Fire Protection and Life Safety System
NFPA 3
NFPA Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing
NFPA 4
NFPA Standard for Portable Fire Extinguisher
NFPA 10
NFPA Standard for Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing System
NFPA 12
NFPA Standard for Installation of Sprinkler System
NFPA 13
NFPA Standard for Installation of Standpipe and Hose System
NFPA 14
NFPA Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing System
NFPA 17
NFPA Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing System
NFPA 17 A
NFPA Standard for Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
NFPA 20
NFPA Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 25
NFPA Standard for National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA 54
NFPA Standard for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
NFPA 58
NFPA Standard for National Electrical Code
NFPA 70
NFPA Standard for National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
NFPA 72
NFPA Standard for Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities
NFPA 76
NFPA Standard for Health Care Facilities Code
NFPA 99
Refers to the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
HEALTH
Refers to the set of practices associated with the preservation of health and healthy living
HYGIENE
Refers to the prevention of human contact with wastes for hygienic purposes
SANITATION
Refers to the management of human feces to the household level, it means access to the toilet or latrine
BASIC SANITATION
Refers to the collection and treatment of waste at the place where it is deposited
ONSITE SANITATION
Refers to the hygienic measures for ensuring food safety, similar to food hygiene
FOOD SANITATION
Refers to safeguarding the home environment (the dwelling and its immediate environment)
HOUSING SANITATION
Refers to the control of environmental factors that form links in disease transmission. This category includes solid waste management, water and wastewater treatment, industrial waste treatment, and noise and pollution control
ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION
Refers to the concept of recycling the nutrients from human and animal waste to the environment
ECOLOGICAL SANITATION