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RA 9514 and Fire Systems Flashcards

1
Q

Minimum width of egress?

A

0.915 m

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2
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Minimum exits for 0-499 occupant load?

A

2 exits

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3
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Minimum exits for 500-1000 occupant loads?

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3 exits

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4
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Minimum exits for 1,000+ occupant load?

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4 exits

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5
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Minimum headroom clearance?

A

2.00 m

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6
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Clear width of door openings?

A

min - 710 mm

max- 1220 mm

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7
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A mechanical device when pushed from the inside will cause the door to open.

A

Panic hardware

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8
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Distance of allowable maximum dead end?

A

6.00 m

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9
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Height of panic hardware?

A

min - 0.76 m

max - 1.12 m

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10
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Riser height of stairs?

A

max - 0.18 m

min - 0.10 m

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11
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Tread depth of stairs?

A

0.28 m

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12
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Height between landings?

A

max - 3.66 m

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13
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Minimum width of stairs with occupancy load of less than 2,000?

A

1.12 m

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14
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Minimum thread depth of winder stairs?

A

0.15 m

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15
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Height of handrails?

A

min - 0.76 m

max - 0.86 m

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16
Q

Distance of handrail from wall?

A

0.038 m (38 mm)

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17
Q

Distance from the exit?

A

61.00 m

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18
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Distance from the exit with complete fire suppression system?

A

76.00 m

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19
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Distance from dead end?

A

6.00 m

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20
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Fire safety inspection is required for?

A
  1. Certificate of Occupancy
  2. Business Permit
  3. Permit to Operate
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21
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Fire Safety Evaluation and Inspection

A
  1. Building Plan review
  2. Inspection during construction
  3. Inspection after completion of construction
  4. Business Inspection and Routine/Annual Inspection
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22
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FSCR (FALAR 1);

Submitted by engineer or architect of record.

Detailed design analysis of the fire safety features to be installed in the building.

Needed for the evaluation of the building plan.

Needed when obtaining FSEC for Building Permit.

A

Fire Safety Compliance Report

23
Q

FSCCR (FALAR 2)

Submitted by the contractor.

A certification that the approved plans and specifications were duly implemented.

Needed when obtaining FSIS for Certificate of Occupancy.

A

Fire Safety Compliance and Commissioning Report

24
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FSMR (FALAR 3)

Submitted by Building Owner.

A report on conducted annual maintenance on fire safety and protection systems.

Needed when obtaining FSIC for Business Permit, Certificate of Annual Inspection for PEZA, DOH license to operate, etc.

A

Fire Safety Maintenance Report

25
Q

FSEC

Prerequisite for the Building Permit.

Requires review of the plans by the Plan Evaluator, issued by the Fire Marshall upon assessment all is accordance to the Fire Code.

A

Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance

26
Q

FSIC

Required for Occupancy and Business Permit.

A

Fire Safety Inspection Certificate

27
Q

Inspects buildings to assess compliance with the Fire Code.

A

Fire Safety Inspector

28
Q

Reviews plans and specifications including the fire protection system to determine compliance with Fire Code and Building Code.

Inspects buildings during construction to determine compliance with plans and specs.

A

Plan Evaluator

29
Q

An official who is responsible for enforcing fire regulations or investigating fires.

A

Fire Marshall

30
Q

The aggregate floor area enclosed and bounded by fire walls or fire-resistant rated horizontal assemblies.

A

Fire Area

30
Q

A building or portion of a building or outdoor area where hazardous materials are stored and handled.

A

Control Area

31
Q

Any condition that or act which increases or may cause an increase in the probability of the occurrence of fire, or which may obstruct, delay, hinder, or interfere with fire fighting operations.

A

Fire Hazard

32
Q

A building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits or fire escapes.

A

Fire Trap

33
Q

A space within a building that is enclosed by fire barriers on all sides, top, and bottom.

A

Fire Compartment

34
Q

A room whose only means of egress is through an adjoining or intervening room which is not an exit.

A

Interior Room

35
Q

The portion of a roadway or public-way that should be kept open and unobstructed at all times for the expedient operation of fire fighting unit.

A

Fire Lane

36
Q

Fire involving ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and plastics.

Uses water to suppress fire.

A

Class A

37
Q

Fire involving flammable liquid or gas.

Excludes air from burning materials ot suppress fire.

A

Class B

38
Q

Fire involving electrical equipment.

Doesn’t use water; uses electrically non-conductive extinguishing agents such as gaseous systems.

A

Class C

39
Q

Fire involving combustible metals.

Uses heat-absorbing medium which is non-reactive with burning metals to suppress fire.

A

Class D

40
Q

Fire involving vegetable oils, animal oils, or fats in cooking appliances.

Doesn’t use water; can only be extinguished with its fire class extinguisher.

A

Class K

41
Q

Chemical reaction of materials: fuel, oxygen, and heat.

A

Fire

42
Q

Process of starting the combustion of fuel.

A

Ignition

43
Q

Ambient temperature of unvented attic.

A

93.33 C

44
Q

What to eliminate when suppressing fire?

oxygen, fuel, or ignition?

A

Ignition

  • temperature can be easily controlled
45
Q

Thickness of CHB for 2-hour fire rating?

A

4” / 100mm

46
Q

Thickness of CHB for 4-hour fire rating?

A

6” / 150mm

47
Q

1 hour fire-resistive door?

A

max glass area - 0.83 sqm

max length - 1370mm

48
Q

2 hour fire-resistive door?

A

max glass area - 0.63 sqm

max length - 830mm

49
Q

3 hour fire-resistive door?

A

no windows

50
Q

The most common sprinkler system.

Constantly filled with water.

For conditioned locations (controlled temperature).

Not for cold countries (below 40 F).

A

Wet-Pipe System

51
Q

Filled with compressed air or nitrogen.

Not constantly filled with water, so delay in water flow/sprinkler operation.

For unconditioned locations (no control of temperature or humidity). Garage, attic, etc.

For cold countries.

A

Dry-Pipe System

52
Q

Concept of a dry pipe system, and electrically operated valve that is activated by heat, smoke or flame

Protect water-sensitive areas such as freezers, museums, computer rooms, retail stores, and clean roomss, where sprinklers could cause extensive material damage.

A

Pre-action System

53
Q

System with unpressurized dry piping and open sprinkler heads.

For places that are considered high hazard areas such as power plants, aircraft hangars and chemical storage or processing facilities.

A

Deluge System

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