Intro Flashcards
What are the components of a fire triangle?
Fuel, oxygen and heat
What kind of reaction is fire?
A combustion, exothermic reaction
What is a compete combustion reaction?
Fuel+ oxygen => CO2 + H2O + Heat
What is an incomplete combustion reaction?
Fuel + Oxygen => CO2 + H2O+ Heat + CO +C
How to prevent fire?
Limit combustion material
Remove ignition source
Management ( Fire drill, education…)
How to supress fire?
Control fire and smoke
Facilitate building evacuation
What can we do to manage fire prevention?
Regular building fire drill (once a year)
Staff training
Housekeeping
Fire safety audit
Why fire supression systems are pruposed?
To control the fire and smoke after outbreak
Water storage for less than 230 m2 GFA
9000 L
Water storage for greater or equal than 230m2 or smaller than 460 m2 GFA
18000L
Water Storage for greater or equal to 460 m2 or smaller than 960 m2 GFA
27000L
Water storage for greater or equal than 920 m2 of GFA
36000L
Common agents used in portable fire extinguisher
Water mist , C02, dry power or foam