Fire Safety and Suppression Systems Quiz
15 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What organization has provided fire safety codes and standards incorporated in fire safety practices globally?

  • Canadian Commission of Building and Fire Codes
  • NFC (National Fire Code of Canada)
  • American Fire Safety Association
  • NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) (correct)
  • What is the purpose of fire sleeves?

  • To prevent fires from occurring
  • To provide insulation in case of fire
  • To fill or seal an aperture created by pipes or cables passing through a fire-rated wall or ceiling (correct)
  • To act as a fire alarm system
  • What does the NFC (National Fire Code of Canada 2015) define?

  • The criteria for minimum fire safety in a Canadian construction project (correct)
  • The standards for fire safety in the US
  • The regulations for European construction projects
  • The guidelines for global fire safety practices
  • How often are new changes implemented in the NFC (National Fire Code of Canada 2015)?

    <p>Approximately every five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the established Canadian fire standards and US fire standards show?

    <p>Overlap and evolution together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gas was the clean agent of choice for fixed extinguishing systems in the 1960s?

    <p>Halon 1301</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ordinance and protocol led to the prohibition of halon as an extinguishing agent?

    <p>CFC-Halon Prohibition Ordinance of 1991 and the Montreal Protocol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of flame extinguishment for FM-200®?

    <p>Heat absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for not employing powder and foam extinguishing systems in the server room?

    <p>Residue left behind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key advantage of the server room fire suppression system of choice mentioned in the text?

    <p>Reaches extinguishing levels in 10 seconds or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of fire sleeves in buildings?

    <p>Crush and seal off plastic pipes to prevent the passage of fire and smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fire collars in buildings?

    <p>Surround pipes with intumescent compounds to expand throughout the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fire covers in buildings?

    <p>Designed to stop fires of luminaires in fire-rated suspended ceilings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inert gas fire suppression systems?

    <p>Reduce oxygen levels below 15% by displacing oxygen with Argon/Nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes clean agent systems from other fire suppression systems?

    <p>Electrically non-conductive and designed to interrupt the combustion process to extinguish fires without damaging sensitive equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fire Safety and Suppression Systems in Buildings

    • Fire sleeves are heat resistant silicone coated fiberglass sleeving that crush and seal off plastic pipes, preventing the passage of fire and smoke to adjacent compartments.
    • Fire sleeves offer guaranteed protection against fire, smoke, and noise, withstanding continuous exposure up to 500°F and short-term exposure up to 2200°F, while also being resistant to hydraulic fluids, fuels, and lubricating oils.
    • Fire collars maintain fire resistance levels by surrounding pipes and other penetrations with intumescent compounds that expand throughout the fire, preventing the passage of flames and hot gases into other compartments.
    • Fire covers are designed to stop fires of luminaires in fire-rated suspended ceilings by expanding internally to fill available space with a fire-resistant, highly insulating char, reducing the chance of heat build-up and ignition of flammable materials.
    • Firestop products, such as penetration sealants, fire sealants, gap fillers, intumescent sealants, and pillows, are passive fire protection components that work together to contain a fire and prevent it from spreading beyond the point of origin.
    • Inert gas fire suppression systems reduce oxygen levels below 15% by displacing oxygen with Argon/Nitrogen, while synthetic gas suppression systems use a cooling mechanism to remove heat and quickly extinguish fires in under 10 seconds.
    • Clean agent systems are electrically non-conductive and designed to interrupt the combustion process to extinguish fires without damaging sensitive equipment, reaching a required concentration level to suppress a fire.
    • Clean agents do not leave a residue upon evaporation and are inert gas and chemical agents designed to protect data and valuable assets, posing minimal health risks to humans at low concentration levels.
    • Synthetic gas systems store fluid as a liquid in pressurized cylinders with nitrogen, and automatic detection sensors trigger release when the fire is at the incipient stage, extinguishing it in mere seconds.
    • Firestop products, including penetration sealants, fire sealants, gap fillers, intumescent sealants, and pillows, offer easy retrofitting of cable installations without damaging the firestop seal.
    • Fire suppression systems in server rooms are waterless and use gas-based systems, known as 'clean agents,' to suppress fires, with the gas being electrically non-conductive and designed to preserve electronics while extinguishing fires.
    • Fire suppression systems using CO2 pose significant health risks, while chemical and inert clean agent systems are not harmful to humans at low concentration levels, but leaving the area before the agent is released is highly recommended.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Test your knowledge of fire safety and suppression systems in buildings with this quiz. Learn about fire sleeves, fire collars, fire covers, firestop products, and various types of fire suppression systems including inert gas, synthetic gas, and clean agent systems. Find out how these systems work to prevent the spread of fire and protect valuable assets and data.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser