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1
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What is the fire code of the Philippines?

A

R.A 9514

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2
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when did the R.A. 9514 got approved?

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December 19, 2008

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3
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An act establishing a comprehensive fire of the Philippines, repealing presidential decree _________.

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no. 1185

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4
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Any combustible materials. Fire is classified based on its _____.

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Fuel

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5
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_______ is classified based on its fuel.

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Fire

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It is a solid combustible materials that are not metals such as: wood, paper, cloth, trash, and plastics.

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Class A

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Any flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil grease and acetone or any non-metal in a liquid state on fire.

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Class B

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Any flammable gasses e.g. LPG, propane, butane.

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Class C

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Any metal fire such as potassium, sodium, aluminium, and magnesium. Special extinguishing agents (Metal-X foam) to fight such a fire.

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Class D

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10
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Any electrically induced fire the principle is: as long as it is “plugged in”, it would be considered class _____ fire.

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Class E

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11
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Any cooking oil/fats e.g. deep fat fryers.

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Class F

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12
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It is defined as air contains about 21 percent oxygen, and more fires require at least 16 percent oxygen content to burn.

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Oxygen

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13
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To reach ignition temperature.

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Heat

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14
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It is when fuel burns, it reacts with oxygen from the surrounding are, releasing heat and generating combustion products (gases, smoke, embers, etc.).

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Chain Reaction

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15
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This process is known as oxidation.

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Chain Reaction

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16
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Chain Rection process is also known as _______.

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Oxidation

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17
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It can be done by using fire-resistant materials, anu fire will not have an adequate fuel source to keep burning.

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Fuel Removal (Starvation)

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18
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Fuel removal is also known as ______?

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Starvation

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19
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Fire-resistant materials can be used for sloths, furnitures and building materials.

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Fuel Removal (Starvation)

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20
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_________ can be achieved with a cardon dioxide extinguisher or a fire blanket.

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Oxygen Removal (Smothering)

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21
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_______ is closing doors when evacuating a building.

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Oxygen Removal (Smothering)

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22
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Oxygen Removal is also known as ______?

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Smothering

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23
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It is a method of removing heat from a fire is to use water, which absorbs the heat from a fire.

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Heat Source Control (Cooling)

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24
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Heat Source Control is also known as _________?

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Cooling

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25
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What is the stage 1 of fire development?

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Non-flaming smoldering
or
Incipient

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26
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What is the stage 2 of fire development?

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Developing fire well-ventilated flaming
or
Fire Growth

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27
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What is the stage 3 of fire development?

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Fully-developed Fire

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28
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What is the stage 4 of fire development?

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Decay

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29
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It is defined through direct contact.

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Conduction

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30
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It is defined through fluid.

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Convection

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31
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It is defined through electromagnetic waves.

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Radiation

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32
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Are fire protection intended to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further.

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Passive Fire Protection

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33
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Are fire protection intended to detect and alert, stop, and scape fires.

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Active Fire Protection

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34
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What does FDAS means?

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Fire Detection Alarm System

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35
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It is a passive fire protection system used to prevent the spread of flame and smoke from one compartment to another.

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Fire Compartmentation

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36
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It ensures the stability of structural elements (such as steel, concrete or timber beams/columns) in the event of a fire.

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Structural Fire Protection

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37
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Also known as drywall, plasterboard, or wallboard is used to form panels made of gypsum plaster pressed two thick sheets of paper.

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Gypsum Board

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38
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Also known as “Particle Board” made of wood soaked in glue and pressed into a board in three layers with fire-retardant salts added.

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Chip Board

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39
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It can withstand high heat and develops approximately same amount of smoke as solid woods.

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Chip Board

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40
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It can be recognized by the red coloring of the top layers.

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Chip Board

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41
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It is a composite material made of quartz sand, cement, and cellulose fibers.

A

Calcium Silicate Board

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42
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It is fireproof, waterproof, humidity resistant, and thermal insulation.

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Calcium Silicate Board

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43
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It is defined as the paint coat protects the fuel part of the fire triangle.

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Fire Retardant Paint

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44
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________ paint react to intense heat by discharging a flame moistening gas and delays the spread of flames by 30-120 minutes.

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Fire Retardant Paint

45
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It is a form of passive fire protection that is used to seal around openings and between joints in a fire rates wall or wall assembly.

A

Fire Stopping

46
Q

________, openings in fire-rated assemblies where penetrants (pipes, cables, etc) pass through a fire-rated element and where the integrity of the wall or floor must be maintained.

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Through Penetrations

47
Q

It is any gap, joint or opening between two fire-rated barriers including top of the wall to floor, wall edge to wall edge, floor edge to floor edge, and so on.

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Fire Resistive Joints

48
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It is a fire rated glazing can either be defined as fire-protective or fire-resistive.

A

Fire Resistant Glass

49
Q

________ defends against smoke and flames.

A

Fire Protective Glazing

50
Q

_________ is more advanced in design and restricts the dangerous transmission of radiant heat.

A

Fire Resistive Glazing

51
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Specialist doors which have been tested & purpose-built to withstand against fire.

A

Fire Doors

52
Q

It enables building to compartmentalize, and delay spread of fire from one area to another.

A

Fire Doors

53
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Certified fire doors will be given a fire-resistance rating, which details the length of the door set and its materials will be able to withstand smoke and fire-either 30 or 60 minutes, depending on the rating.

A

Fire Door Rating

54
Q

________ are metal, roll-up shutters that are fastened on exterior windows and doors.

A

Fire Shutter

55
Q

They’re designed to cover single windows and doors in the event of a fire, to help prevent the flames from spreading to the exterior of the building and to other building nearby.

A

Fire Shutter

56
Q

These are passive fire protection mechanisms used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) ductwork.

A

Fire Dampers

57
Q

They are designed to prevent smoke and fire from spreading through ventilation ducts.

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Fire Dampers

58
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A fire alarm system is a set of devices that detect and alert people to the presence of smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, or other fire-related emergencies.

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Fire Detection Alarm System (FDAS)

59
Q

It is the devices and circuits used to send signal to Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) to notify about the status of protected spaced in a building and monitored equipment in Fire Protection System.

A

Initiation

60
Q

This includes but not limited to heat detectors, smoke detectors, water flow switched, manually actuated devices, & pressure switches.

A

Initiation

61
Q

FACP means?

A

Fire Alarm Control Panel

62
Q

electrically non-conductive, volatile or gaseous fire extinguishing agents that do not leave a residue upon evaporation.

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Smoke & Heat Detectors

63
Q

It is a device that uses projected beam light to detect smoke normally in warehouse or large high roof building where normal detectors would not be economical to be used.

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Beam Detectors

64
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It is a device use to trigger FDAS by manually pushing a button or pushing a lever.

A

Manual Call Point
or
Pull Point

65
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It defined as monitoring components of FDAS which sends signal to FACP to inform about the status of other system and equipment connected and related to operation of building fire safety such as but not limited to kitchen hood fire suppression, valve position, and fire pump.

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Supervision

66
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It is a device use to monitor the status of fire protection system such as Tamper switch, Flow switch, Pressure switch, and Float switch

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Control Valve Supervisory Switch

67
Q

It is a device used to detect water flow in fire protection system. e.g. in sprinkler system.

A

Flow Switch

68
Q

It is a device used for monitoring pressure or as triggering device to activate Fire Pump and Jockey pump.

A

Pressure Switch

69
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It is the secondary power to make it reliable even power failure.

A

Power Supply

70
Q

It is the component for notifying occupants about the presence of fire in a building.

A

Notification

71
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A

Notification

72
Q

FDAS can be connected also to ________.

A

Public Adress (PA)

73
Q

It is a component for automatically activating emergency equipment such as smoke control system, fire doors, roll up doors and elevators.

A

Emergency Control Functions

74
Q

It means there is an immediate threat to life and properly in the building, e.g. alarm initiated by smoke or heat detector.

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Alarm Condition

75
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It means there is an issue or fault in the system. e.g. defective initiating device

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Trouble Condition

76
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It means there is an issue with equipment or component of the FDAS being monitored, e.g. normally open valve that is shut-off and button on FACP that is pressed.

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Supervisory Condition

77
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It is a system that controls the movement of smoke and air in the building during fire emergency to give occupants a tenable environment inside of a burning building and a safe passage to egress the building.

A

Smoke Control System

78
Q

It uses fan to reduce the smoke.

A

Mechanical Smoke Control System

79
Q

It works with barriers to prevent smoke from moving to different areas of the building.

A

Passive Smoke Control System

80
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It is applicable in large volume spaces or prevent the movement of smoke into surrounding spaces.

A

Smoke Management System

81
Q

It is typically found installed in building with large multilevel atriums.

A

Smoke Management System

82
Q

Smoke is removed using its buoyancy.

A

Natural Smoke Ventilation System

83
Q

Propeller move smoke and air outside, and then makeup air is injected into the large space.

A

Mechanical Smoke Exhaust System

84
Q

It keep area clear of smoke for as long as possible to enable speedy and efficiency evacuation.

A

Smoke Containment System

85
Q

It keeps the smoke from entering elevator shaft during fire emergency.

A

Elevator Shaft Pressurization

86
Q

It is the mechanical fan pressurizes stairwell to keep smoke out.

A

Stairwell Pressurization

87
Q

It is the area in building separated from other spaces by fire resistance smoke barriers, in which a tenable environment is maintained for the period of time that such areas might be occupied at the time of fire when for one reason or another they can’t use the stair.

A

Smoke Refuge

88
Q

It uses water as a primary means for fire protection or suppression or extinguishment.

A

Water Based Suppression System

89
Q

Electrically non-conductive, volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishing agents that do not have a residue upon evaporatoin.

A

Gas/Clean Agent Suppression

90
Q

It utilizes the chemical of potassium carbonate.

A

Chemical Foam Suppression

91
Q

It is a safe chemical to extinguish fire near edible items.

A

Chemical Foam Suppression

92
Q

It is designed typically for kitchen hood.

A

Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression

93
Q

The extinguishing agent is normally class K fire extinguisher

A

Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression

94
Q

consist of piping and hose connections installed throughout a building to provide reliable water for the manual suppression of a fire by either the fire department or trained personnel.

A

Standpipe System

95
Q

It states that wet standpipe system extending from the cellar or basement into the topmost storey.

A

Section 10.2.6.8 of RA 9514

96
Q

It provides 65-mm (2 1/2-in.) hose connection to supply water for use by fire departments and those trained in handling heavy fire streams.

A

Class 1 Stand Pipe

97
Q

It provides 38-mm (1 1/2-in.) hose stations to supply water for use primarily by the building occupants or by fire department during initial response.

A

Class 2 Stand Pipe

98
Q

It provides 38-mm (1 1/2-in.) hose stations to supply water for use by building occupants and 65-mm (2 1/2-in.) hose connections to supply a larger volume of water for use by fire departments and those trained in handling heavy fire streams.

A

Class 3 Stand Pipe

99
Q

An active fire protection method, consisting of a water supply system providing adequate pressure and flowrate to a water distribution piping system, to which fire sprinklers are connected.

A

Sprinkler System

100
Q

It is the triggering device of sprinkler system by breaking at a certain temperature depending on the required color for the type of occupancy.

A

Sprinkler Glass Bulb

101
Q

What is the color of the bulb in the temperature, 57 ºC / 135 ºF?

A

Orange

102
Q

What is the color of the bulb in the temperature, 68 ºC / 155 ºF?

A

Red

103
Q

What is the color of the bulb in the temperature, 79 ºC / 174 ºF?

A

Yellow

104
Q

What is the color of the bulb in the temperature, 93 ºC / 200 ºF?

A

Green

105
Q

What is the color of the bulb in the temperature, 141 ºC / 286 ºF?

A

Blue

106
Q

What is the color of the bulb in the temperature, 182 ºC / 360 ºF?

A

Purple

107
Q

These are deigned to be installed in a certain orientation.

A

Sprinkler Orientation

108
Q

It also allows additional design flexibility it is also important to ensure that sprinkers are installed in the orientation in which they are deisgn to be installed.

A

Sprinkler Orientation

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