12 Questions
The ______ detects larger particles produced by smoldering fires.
Photoelectric detector
The ______ is the precautions taken to prevent or reduce the possibility of a fire that may result in death, injury, or property damage.
Fire Safety
A ______ discharges water when the effect of a fire has been detected.
Fire sprinkler
The basis for laying out a ______ system is the electrical plan.
fire alarm
In the event of a major fire hazard, one would call the ______.
BFP
A type of smoke detector that uses a very small quantity of radioactive material is an ______.
Ionization detector
What is the primary function of a fire alarm system?
To monitor environmental changes associated with combustion
What type of smoke detector is electrically operated with a battery backup and interconnected?
Smoke detector
What is the purpose of a fire sprinkler system?
To discharge water when the effect of a fire has been detected
What is the purpose of a Tee in a pipe connection?
To connect or joint three pipes
What is the agency that should be called in the event of a major fire hazard?
BFP (Bureau of Fire Protection)
What type of layout shows the connection of power and lighting connections in a structure?
Electrical plan
Study Notes
Fire Safety and Detection Systems
- A fire alarm system is designed to detect unwanted presence of a fire by monitoring environmental changes associated with combustion.
- Fire sprinklers discharge water when the effect of a fire has been detected and a predetermined temperature has been reached.
Types of Smoke Detectors
- Ionization detectors use a small quantity of radioactive material to detect smoke.
- Photoelectric detectors detect larger particles produced by smoldering fires.
Fire Safety Precautions
- Fire safety refers to the precautions taken to prevent or reduce the possibility of a fire that may result in death, injury, or property damage.
Emergency Response
- In the event of a major fire hazard, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) should be called.
Fire Alarm Systems
- Fire sprinklers are part of a fire alarm system that discharges water when a fire is detected.
- Smoke detectors should be electrically operated with a battery backup and be interconnected.
Electrical Plans and Symbols
- Electrical plans are the basis for laying out a fire alarm system.
- This type of layout shows the connection of power and lighting connections in a structure.
- The symbol for a buzzer is used in electrical layouts.
Pipe Connections
- A "Tee" is a type of pipe connection used to connect or joint three pipes.
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