Pre-planning Flashcards
Wet risers are fitted to tall building over what height?
60m and 50m as of 2006
Wet risers supply how much water?
1500 lpm for 45 min
What bar do wet rising mains supply?
8 bar
Dry riser mains are installed in building of what height?
18m
What is the difference between wet and dry risers?
Dry allows fire service personnel to put water to upper floors
Wet is permanently charged with water
What safety feature is fitted to fire service lift buttons?
They must be continually pressed to achieve the desired result I.e the floor button pushed until the doors close and the open door button pushed until the door is fully open
How is the lift switched to fire control and normal
Using the fire control switch
During external inspections of a building (SSRI) what information must be included?
Height of the building (and storeys)
External coverings (cladding)
How to gain access
Provision and use of CCTV
Evacuation policy
Known remedial works being carried out
Building information plates (BIPS)
Demographic and occupancy of the building
Location of the premises info box (if present) and ensuring its contents are current
If alterations have been made to the building
When carrying out internal inspection (SSRI) of a building what information must be included?
Layout of floors (particularly fire protected stair cases)
Location of floor plans where provided
Use of door entry systems and how they can assist in evac/info gathering
Provision, functionality and knowledge of fire alarm / evac systems
Provision and operation of any ventilation or dedicated smoke control
Location of utility isolation point
Standard how keeping / maintenance and any vandalism
What conducting an inspection (SSRI) of a building what information regarding water supplies and firefighting facilities must be included?
Location of rising mains, inlet boxes, drains valves and nearest hydrants
Wet or dry size of rising main (100 or 150mm)
location and ease of access to riser outlets
Provision and extent of any sprinkler coverage in the building
Location of fire service sprinkler infill connections
Water plan
Location and positioning of smoke shafts in relation to the stair door
Location of the lift motor room and position and operation of lift motor isolation switch
Position and operation of the lift firefighters switch and lift car
Position and operation of other firefighter switches such as those operating neon lighting systems
When conducting an inspection of a building (SSRI) what information must be included regarding communication?
Effectiveness of fire service comes within the building
How to operate internal comms (if fitted)
When conducting an inspection of a building (SSRI) what information must be included regarding access?
Vehicular access for appliances to building, risers and hydrants
Hard standing availability and positioning of height vehicles
Initial attendance plan
Any fire communication should be tested within the tall building to identify effectiveness and highlight issues?true or false
True
What could prompt a fire safety referral during an inspection?
Known breaches in fire resisting construction throughout the building
What could prompt a fire safety referral during an inspection?
Known breaches in fire resisting construction throughout the building
