Active Fire Protection (AFP) vs Passive Fire Protection (PFP)

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What is the purpose of utilizing fire-resistant construction materials and furnishings?

To fireproof the building and reduce the spread of fire.

How do smoke detectors and fire alarms contribute to fire safety?

They provide early detection of fires.

What is the PASS technique used for?

Employing a fire extinguisher effectively.

Why is it important to conduct regular fire drills?

To ensure everyone knows how to exit safely in case of a fire. Signup and view all the answers

How does emergency lighting aid in fire safety?

It facilitates evacuation during power outages. Signup and view all the answers

What is the behavior of fire during Stage 4 - Decay?

It starts to die down due to running out of fuel or being extinguished. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fire involves ordinary combustible materials like wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and plastics?

Class A Signup and view all the answers

How should Class B fires, involving flammable liquids, be suppressed?

Use foam extinguishers or dry chemical (powder) extinguishers. Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire involves energized electrical equipment?

Class C Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fire involves combustible metals like potassium, sodium, and magnesium?

Class D Signup and view all the answers

What is the suitable way to suppress Class C fires involving energized electrical equipment?

Use electrically non-conductive extinguishing agents. Signup and view all the answers

Why is designating clear, marked assembly areas outside the building important?

To provide safe areas for people to gather during a fire Signup and view all the answers

What role do fire-retardant materials play in fire safety?

They reduce the available fuel load and prevent the start and spread of fires Signup and view all the answers

Why is selecting insulation materials and external cladding critical for fire safety?

They can lead to rapid exterior spread of fire Signup and view all the answers

Why should wall and ceiling finishes be chosen for their fire resistance and low smoke production?

To minimize toxicity of smoke produced during a fire Signup and view all the answers

How can dividing a building into fire zones enhance fire safety?

It allows occupants to stay in safe areas if immediate evacuation is not possible Signup and view all the answers

How do regular fire drills contribute to enhancing fire safety?

They familiarize everyone with the evacuation process Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having sufficient egress routes in a building?

To accommodate all occupants during emergency evacuation Signup and view all the answers

Why is compartmentalization important in building design for fire safety?

To contain a fire within a limited area Signup and view all the answers

What can large, open internal spaces like atria lead to if not properly managed?

Rapid smoke spread and fire growth Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of building design ensures clear lines of sight to exit signs and egress paths?

Visibility Signup and view all the answers

What is not an issue unless required by the building code?

"Dead ends" Signup and view all the answers

Which type of walls and floors are used to create compartments for containing a fire?

"Fire-resistant-rated walls and floors" Signup and view all the answers