Fire Safety (Level 1)

Question 1

Outline some of the requirements of the Building Regulations Approved Document B.

Question 2

Outline some of the contents of the RICS Guide to Fire Safety.

Question 3

Explain the combustion triangle.

Question 4

Explain how steel and concrete framed buildings are protected against fire.

Question 5

Explain the difference between passive and active fire safety features and give me an example of each type?

Question 6

List some of the different types of fire extinguisher available and what each may be used for.

Question 7

Explain the different types of fire alarm system available and when each would be used.

Question 8

Explain your understanding of the term “travel distance”.

Question 9

When is a Fire Risk Assessment a legal requirement?

Question 10

Explain the principles of fire compartmentation using a purpose-built block of flats as an example.

Question 11

Explain why fire stopping is important and give me some examples of where it is likely to be required.

Question 12

List the key features you would expect to find on a fire door.