Fire Safety Flashcards
1
Q
How is the structure of a building protected from fire?
A
- Intumescent coatings
- Compartmentation with fire resisting materials
- Fire stopping of penetrations
- Fire doors
2
Q
What fire safety provisions would you expect in an office building?
A
- Fire alarm system
- Fire doors and compartmentation
- Fire signage
- Fire fighting equipment
- Emergency lighting
3
Q
What legislation applies to fire safety?
A
- Regulatory reform (fire safety) order 2005
Framework for regulating fire safety in non domestic premises. Duty holders must make a suitable assessment of the fire risks and keep the assessment up to date. - Fire safety act 2021
Responsible person for multi occupied residential buildings must manage and reduce the risk of fire in the building
4
Q
Can you name an active and passive form of fire protection?
A
Passive - Fire doors, fire resistant coatings
Active - sprinkler system, fire extinguisher
5
Q
How does a fire start in a building?
A
It needs heat, oxygen and fuel.
Common places to begin are:
- In a kitchen
- Electrical fire
- HVAC system (build up of dirt in ducts blocking vents)
