Fixed Fire Fighting Systems

Question 1

Objective of the F-Gas regulation 517/2014 and how is this achieved

Answer 1

• Protect the environment by reducing emissions of Fluorinated greenhouse gases

Question 2

4 obligations for fire protection systems

Answer 2

1 - take steps to prevent F-gas leaks and repair detected leakages asap

2 - regularly check for leaks - all systems contain 4ton or more of CO2

3 - correctly label new equipment

4 - fit automatic leak detection systems - systems that contain 500ton or more

Question 3

What is the Montreal protocol and what are its aims

Answer 3

Agreement intended to target ozone depletion

Control and use and phase out of ozone depleting substances

Question 4

What is the Kyoto protocol. what is the aim? State 2 gases covered

Answer 4

International agreement to limit emissions if greenhouse gases
Aim - containment of gases that cause global warming

Carbon dioxide
Nitrous oxide

Question 5

State 4 Fgas used to fight fire

Answer 5

CO2
IG 01 argon
IG 100 Nitrogen
IG 55 argonite