Fire Safety Flashcards
What is the responsibility of duty holders, such as occupiers or management undertaking risk assessments?
Under Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Regulations, duty holder is required to undertake a fire risk assessment of the property every 6 months-12 months. The Fire Safety Act 2021 made this a legal requirement for the external wall and balconies and doors to be the responsibility of the duty holder.
What systems might be used to protect buildings and occupiers, e.g. detection and suppression?
Detection, laser beam detection or smoke heads. Suppression includes sprinklers, using non combustible materials, fire dampers, compartmentalisation.
What are the component parts of the triangle of fire?
Heat, Oxygen and Fuel
Explain different types of evacuation strategy.
Phased, where building is evacuated in sections. Full, where everything is one.
What is BS EN3?
Fire extinguishers.
What type of fire extinguishers are you aware of and when would each be used?
- Water- combustible materials. 2. Dry Powder Electrical 3. Foam- Oil
What is a PEEP?
Personal Emergency Escape Plan
What are the requirements for PAT testing?
No requirements
Who are NSI?
National Security Investigate- make sure that fire fighting equipment is to the top level
What is a SP205 assessment?
Industry standard for fire risk assesments
Who are BAFE?
Independent body for this party fire safety
What are the minimum safety standards for fire safety and furniture?
cigarette and match tests
Explain your understanding of BS 9999.
How life safety can be achieved in the event of a fire
What are the legal requirements for sprinkler systems in commercial buildings in England?
resi over 11m, commercial 20,000sqm
What is the RICS guidance on retrofitting sprinkler systems to higher risk residential buildings?
How many levels of fire risk assessment are there and what are they.
4 levels, 1 common parts non destructive. 2 common parts destructive 3 common parts and flares
What does BS8458 relate to?
water mist sprinkerlers
Explain your understanding of BS 9991.
Put suitable measures in resi property for fire safety
What guidance could you use to assess travel distance instead of Approved Document B?
BS 9999
What does Regulation 38 refer to?
Requires a responsible person
What is the required minimum structural fire resistance for an 8m high residential building?
60mins
What is the minimum fire resistance between dwellings?
60 mins
What materials are now banned over 18m for use in external facades?
combustible materials
What do you require in a fire fighting lift shaft?
Back up power supply, lift control and lift communication
