high rise Flashcards
1
Q
in accordance with BS9999 what four things must a firefighting shaft contain?
A
firefighting stair
firefighting lobby
dry or wet main
fire lift
2
Q
give six pieces of equipment that need to be taken to the bridgehead?
(11 things in total)
A
enough 45 hose for two lines, 2 branches, ECB, 2 BA sets, IEC Bag, long line, breaking in gear, TIC, access keys or codes, floor plans, FIB
3
Q
over what height must a dry riser be installed?
A
18m (6 floors)
4
Q
how much water can a DRM provide?
A
1500 lpm
5
Q
how high must a building be to be fitted with a Wet Rising Main?
A
60m (50m after 2006)
6
Q
how much water can a WRM provide?
A
1500 lpm for 45 min
7
Q
what is the minimum capacity for a fire lift?
A
8 person or 850kg
8
Q
3 functions of a sprinkler system?
A
detect fire
attack fire
sound an audible warning
9
Q
since 2006 it has been a requirement to install sprinklers in residential buildings over what height?
A
30m
