Fire Equipment Maintenance

<p>Poor quality firestop material</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inadequate sealing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>AS1841.2</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>AS4083</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not all States and Territories utilise the Australian Standards regarding emergency management procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Difficulty accessing the equipment during a fire emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Insufficient fire suppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compromised effectiveness during a fire emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spread of smoke, heat, or contaminants within the building</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The plan may become outdated and ineffective in the event of an emergency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To account for any changes to the building or emergency control personnel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People may not have access to accurate information during an emergency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some common faults found with service penetrations and control joints in fire-resistant walls and ceilings include improper installation, lack of firestop material, poor quality firestop material, damage to the firestop material, and lack of maintenance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some common faults found with fire-resistant glazing include impact damage, poor installation, non-compliant installation, failure to maintain, inadequate sealing, and poor quality glazing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>AS2444 provides guidelines for the selection and location of portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular maintenance is crucial for the proper functioning of portable fire equipment to ensure its effectiveness and reliability in emergency situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gaps around the door, inadequate seals, or incorrect placement of hardware, compromising the door's ability to contain fire and smoke.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular maintenance is crucial for the proper functioning of fire and smoke doors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Door damage, poor installation, obstructions, lack of maintenance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some potential consequences include disruption of airflow patterns, improper smoke management, false activation of HVAC equipment, inadequate smoke evacuation, pressure imbalance, spread of airborne contaminants, failure to meet code requirements, power or system failures, control system malfunctions, sensor and detector issues, unintended consequences, aging components, and lack of regular testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Common faults found with fire extinguishers include inadequate pressure, damage or vandalism, and inadequate maintenance. Common faults found with fire blankets include damage or contamination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emergency management procedures are in place to ensure the safety of occupants in the event of an emergency. They provide guidance and protocols for evacuation, communication, and response to emergencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular maintenance is important for fire safety systems in a building to ensure their proper functioning and effectiveness. It helps prevent system failures, inadequate protection, and compromised performance during emergencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers