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What is the definition of a Combustible Fiber?

Readily ignitable and free-burning fiber.

Define a Corrosive Liquid.

A liquid that causes fire when in contact with organic matter or certain chemicals.

Who is an Administrator in the context provided?

Any person who acts as an agent of the owner and manages the use of a building for him.

What is the definition of a Blasting Agent?

A material or mixture consisting of a fuel and oxidizer used to set off explosives. Signup and view all the answers

Explain what a Curtain Board is.

A vertical panel of non-combustible or fire-resistive materials attached to the roof trusses to divide the underside of the roof into separate compartments. Signup and view all the answers

Define Combustible Liquid.

Any liquid with a flash point at or above 37.8°C (100 °F). Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fire door?

A fire resistive door prescribed for openings in fire separation walls or partitions. Signup and view all the answers

Define the term 'cryogenic'.

Descriptive of any material which by its nature or as a result of its reaction with other elements produces a rapid drop in temperature of the immediate surroundings. Signup and view all the answers

What is an electrical arc?

An extremely hot luminous bridge formed by passage of an electric current across a space between two conductors or terminals due to the incandescence of the conducting vapor. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the term 'fire hazard'.

Any condition or act which increases or may cause an increase in the probability of the occurrence of fire, or which may obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere with fire fighting operations and the safeguarding of life and property. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a fire alarm?

Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to warn the occupants of the building or fire fighting elements of the presence or danger of fire to enable them to undertake immediate action to save life and property and to suppress the fire. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the process of distillation.

The process of first raising the temperature to separate the more volatile from the less volatile parts, and then cooling and condensing the resulting vapor to produce a nearly purified substance. Signup and view all the answers