21 Questions
What is the minimum diameter for fire hose for those more than 15 meters from the fire service connection?
63mm
What is the routine test pressure that the standard fire hose must be capable of standing?
14 kg/sqcm
In what type of water distribution system are automatic sprinklers connected to?
Water distribution system
What material may sometimes be used for fire hoses apart from rubber lined cotton fibre?
Rubber
Where is a Siamese Connection typically located in a building?
Outside the building
What triggers the release of water in an automatic sprinkler system?
Fusible plug melting at normal room temperature
What is the advantage of Automatic Sprinkler Systems?
Quickly supplying water to fire
Where are Upright sprinkler heads used?
When piping is exposed
What purpose do Fire Escapes serve?
To provide an emergency exit during fires
Why are Smoke Detectors important in fire safety?
To alert occupants in case of a fire
How does the cooling effect work in fire extinguishing with carbon dioxide?
By releasing gas to create a refrigerating effect
What is the purpose of Pendent sprinkler heads?
To project through a finished ceiling when piping is exposed
In what type of building are Fire Escapes commonly found?
'Apartment buildings'
What is the purpose of a standpipe system in a building?
To act as a water conveyor in case of fire
In a tall building, how may a riser or standpipe with hose connections be fed with water?
From a storage tank
What material are wet standpipes typically constructed from?
Wrought iron or galvanized steel
What is the minimum diameter requirement for a wet standpipe that is less than 15 meters from the fire service connection?
51mm
Where should standpipes ideally be located within a building?
In stairway landings
Which type of fire protection system is no longer being utilized in new buildings?
Dry Standpipe System
What should be the maximum height at which a standpipe is connected to the building exterior?
$1.20M$
How many wet standpipes are required to ensure that all parts of the building are within reach of a nozzle attached to a hose?
$2$ per level of the building
Learn about fire protection systems involving the conveyance of water through pipes to extinguish fires within buildings, including the use of riser pipes, standpipes, and hose connections. Explore methods of supplying water for fire protection systems, such as storage tanks, pumps, and mobile pumping engines.
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