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FIRE PROTECTION Flashcards

1
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What month is declared as fire prevention month?

A

MARCH

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2
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A traditional design of storing water in an elevated reservoir for fire protection purposes

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ELEVATED WATER TANK

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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

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UNDERGROUND WATER RESERVOIR

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4
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Provides a continuous flow of water from the deep well through the domestic and fire reservoir

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UP-FEED PUMPING SYSTEM

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5
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Sensing units in each of the two reservoirs for fire protection which controls the level of water within the reservoir

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BUBBLE CONTROL UNIT

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6
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Sensing unit that regulates the supply for the pressure tank

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DUAL CONTROL UNIT

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7
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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

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HYDROPNEUMATIC TANK

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8
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How many square meters for light hazard occupancy can one sprinkler cover?

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20 sqm

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9
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How many square meters for extra hazard condition can one sprinkler head cover?

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10 sqm

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10
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The first stage when heat, oxygen, and fuel source combine

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IGNITION (INCIPIENT)

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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.

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GROWTH

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12
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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

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FLASHOVER

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13
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Stage of fire where it is the hardest to suppress, fire is at maximum temperatures and causing the most heat damage

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FULLY DEVELOPED

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14
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The phases of fire when it decreases in intensity until it is either a smolder or non existent

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DECAY

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Refers to the active principle of burning characterized by the heat and light of combustion

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FIRE

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16
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Refers to the characteristic of a material on how easily it will burn or ignite causing fire or combustion

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FLAMMABILITY

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17
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Refers to the quality of being capable of igniting and burning

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COMBUSTIBILITY

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18
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A normally open device installed inside air duct systems which automatically closes to restrict the passage of smoke or fire

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DAMPER

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19
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The lowest temperature of a liquid at which sufficient vapor is given off to form an ignitable mixture with air

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FLASH POINT OF A LIQUID

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20
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Refers to the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals to surrounding atmospheric pressure

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BOILING POINT

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21
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Refers to the form that contains data and information regarding the properties of a particular substance

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)

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22
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Determine if flammable or combustible: CLASS IA

A

FLAMMABLE

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23
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Determine if flammable or combustible: CLASS IB

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FLAMMABLE

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24
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Determine if flammable or combustible: CLASS IC

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FLAMMABLE

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25
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Determine if flammable or combustible: CLASS II

A

COMBUSTIBLE

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26
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Determine if flammable or combustible: CLASS IIIA

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COMBUSTIBLE

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27
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Determine if flammable or combustible: CLASS IIIB

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COMBUSTIBLE

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28
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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

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SPRINKLER SYSTEM

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29
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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

A

WET PIPE SYSTEM

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30
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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

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DRY PIPE SYSTEM

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31
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The most complicated type of sprinkler system where a specific event must happen before water is released into the system

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PREACTION SYSTEM

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32
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A type of pre-action system where the operation is of detection devices OR automatic sprinklers

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NON-INTERLOCK SYSTEM

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33
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A type of pre-action system where the operation is of detection devices only

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SINGLE INTERLOCK SYSTEM

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34
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A type of preaction system where the operation is of detection devices AND automatic sprinklers

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DOUBLE INTERLOCK SYSTEM

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35
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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

A

DELUGE SYSTEM

36
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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

A

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

37
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An extinguisher used for fires caused by various organic materials including fabrics textiles coal wood cardboard and paper among others

A

WATER EXTINGUISHERS

38
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Extinguishers which can used for class A and B

A

FOAM EXTINGUISHERS

39
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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

A

DRY POWDER

40
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Extinguishers design for use on class F fires involving cooking oils and fats

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WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER

41
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Extinguishers mainly used for electrical fire risks and are usually the main fire extinguisher type provided in computer service rooms

A

CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHERS

42
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What are class A type of fire?

A

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL

43
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Extinguishers which are an ideal choice for service rooms and sensitive electronics and data equipment

A

HALOCARBON-BASED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

44
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What are class B type of fire?

A

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

45
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What are class C type of fire?

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FLAMMABLE GASES

46
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What are class D type of fire?

A

FLAMMABLE METALS

47
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What are class E type of fire?

A

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

48
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What are class F type of fire?

A

DEEP FAT FRYERS

49
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What are class K type of fire?

A

cooking Appliances (that involve combustible cooking media i.e. vegetable or animal oil and fats

50
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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

A

STANDPIPE SYSTEM

51
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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

A

COMBINATION STANDPIPE

52
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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

A

DRY STANDPIPE

53
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A type of stand pipe system in which the pipes are filled with water and is pressurized at all times

A

WET STANDPIPE

54
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How much is the distance of hose connections for sprinklered buildings?

A

200ft

55
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How much is the distance of host connections for unsprinklered buildings?

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130 ft

56
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Hose size for class I standpipe system

A

64 mm

57
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Hose size for class II standpipe system

A

38 mm

58
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Hose size for class III standpipe system

A

same as class I and class II

59
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How much is the slope of dry standpipe for the purpose of draining?

A

20%

60
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NFPA Standard for Fire Code

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NFPA 1

61
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NFPA

A

National Fire Protection Association

62
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NFPA Standard for Commissioning of Fire Protection and Life Safety System

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NFPA 3

63
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NFPA Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing

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NFPA 4

64
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NFPA Standard for Portable Fire Extinguisher

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NFPA 10

65
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NFPA Standard for Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing System

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NFPA 12

66
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NFPA Standard for Installation of Sprinkler System

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NFPA 13

67
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NFPA Standard for Installation of Standpipe and Hose System

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NFPA 14

68
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NFPA Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing System

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NFPA 17

69
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NFPA Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing System

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NFPA 17 A

70
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NFPA Standard for Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

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NFPA 20

71
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NFPA Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

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NFPA 25

72
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NFPA Standard for National Fuel Gas Code

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NFPA 54

73
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NFPA Standard for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

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NFPA 58

74
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NFPA Standard for National Electrical Code

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NFPA 70

75
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NFPA Standard for National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

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NFPA 72

76
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NFPA Standard for Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities

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NFPA 76

77
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NFPA Standard for Health Care Facilities Code

A

NFPA 99

78
Q

Refers to the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

A

HEALTH

79
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Refers to the set of practices associated with the preservation of health and healthy living

A

HYGIENE

80
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Refers to the prevention of human contact with wastes for hygienic purposes

A

SANITATION

81
Q

Refers to the management of human feces to the household level, it means access to the toilet or latrine

A

BASIC SANITATION

82
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Refers to the collection and treatment of waste at the place where it is deposited

A

ONSITE SANITATION

83
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Refers to the hygienic measures for ensuring food safety, similar to food hygiene

A

FOOD SANITATION

84
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Refers to safeguarding the home environment (the dwelling and its immediate environment)

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HOUSING SANITATION

85
Q

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

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ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION

86
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Refers to the concept of recycling the nutrients from human and animal waste to the environment

A

ECOLOGICAL SANITATION

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