Fire Safety Regulations Quiz
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What is a fire hazard?

  • A designated area for staff during a fire alarm
  • A type of firefighting equipment
  • Any condition that increases the possibility of a fire (correct)
  • A fire-resistant material used in construction

    • Which rating measures the time it takes for flame to spread across a material?

  • Hazard Classification
  • Smoke Developed Rating
  • Flame Spread Rating (correct)
  • Fire Resistance Rating

    • What component provides a connection from an exit to a public way?

  • Exit Access
  • Exit Door
  • Exit Corridor
  • Exit Court (correct)

    • Which of the following defines the term 'Means of Egress'?

    <p>A continuous path to safety from any point in a building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Fire Brigade?

    <p>A group of trained firefighters for emergency response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the fundamental principles of fire safety for buildings?

    <p>Ensuring the safety of occupants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document outlines the licensing and inspection requirements related to fire safety?

    <p>Fire Code of the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fee structure for new building construction under the fire code?

    <p>0.1% of estimated value, with two payments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report (FALAR)?

    <p>To provide a structured report on fire safety measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity conducts fire safety inspections for building permits?

    <p>Fire Safety Officers from the BFP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a Fire Safety Practitioner?

    <p>A qualified person involved in fire-related system maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is included in FALAR 2 during the construction phase?

    <p>Approved submittals and test forms for safety features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is assessed in the fire safety inspections prior to permit issuance?

    <p>Installation of fire prevention equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum riser height allowed for new stairs?

    <p>180 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the minimum tread depth specified for spiral stairs?

    <p>280 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum width requirement for existing stairs?

    <p>915 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum headroom required for both new and existing stairs?

    <p>2.0 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For curved stairs, the tread depth must be at least 280 mm at which position?

    <p>At a point 305 mm from the narrowest end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum tread depth for winder stairs?

    <p>150 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum height of risers for spiral stairs if the occupant load is less than three?

    <p>240 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How high must handrails be measured vertically from the tread?

    <p>76 cm to 86.5 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum clearance required between handrails and walls?

    <p>38 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required tread depth for spiral stairs at a point 305 mm from the narrower edge?

    <p>190 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required fire resistance rating for exit enclosures in buildings with more than 3 stories?

    <p>2-hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many exits are required for a building with an occupant load of 750?

    <p>3 exits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum width allowed for any means of egress?

    <p>915 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In buildings protected by an automatic sprinkler system, what is the minimum separation distance between exits?

    <p>1/3 of the maximum diagonal dimension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the calculation method for determining occupant load in a space?

    <p>Floor area divided by occupant load factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required corridor width for a building with an occupant load of 50?

    <p>1.12 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum height allowed for projections within the means of egress?

    <p>965 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For health care facilities that are non-sprinklered, what is the area width allocated per person for egress?

    <p>600 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum clear width of door openings in means of egress?

    <p>71cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding exit doors is true?

    <p>Exit doors must have a reliable self-closing mechanism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When measuring travel distance to an exit, where does the measurement begin?

    <p>30cm from the remote point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum allowable projection of a door into the required width of an aisle when fully open?

    <p>178 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an area of refuge?

    <p>To offer safety from fire and smoke during escapes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of door is required for access to exits for a 50+ occupant load?

    <p>Side-hinged, swinging doors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What height should panic hardware be installed above the floor?

    <p>76-112 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum required headroom under a ceiling in means of egress?

    <p>2 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required fire resistance rating for the barriers in smokeproof enclosures?

    <p>2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum width for a vestibule in mechanical ventilation systems?

    <p>112 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum slope allowed for ramps used as exits?

    <p>1 in 12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How high must guards be, at a minimum, for exits and bridges?

    <p>106 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum spacing allowed between vertical balusters?

    <p>15.25 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum width of a bridge required for new constructions?

    <p>112 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the activation of mechanical ventilation systems initiated in smokeproof enclosures?

    <p>By smoke detectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum rise per ramp run allowed?

    <p>760 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum rise allowed for fire escape stairs?

    <p>23 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum tread dimension required for fire escape stairs?

    <p>23 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What illumination level is required at all points of egress?

    <p>10.7 lux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long must emergency lighting maintain specified light levels during a power failure?

    <p>1.5 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the minimum dimensions of an emergency evacuation plan?

    <p>8 inches by 11 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of required exit capacity can fire escape stairs constitute in existing buildings?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum height between landings for fire escape stairs?

    <p>3.66 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of protection for escalator openings involves a kiosk-like structure?

    <p>Partial Enclosure Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum distance that can be between manual fire alarm boxes?

    <p>30 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of an emergency control system?

    <p>Automatic closure of windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of buildings is required to have notifications sent to fire stations in case of emergencies?

    <p>High-rise buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should dry standpipes be positioned in relation to exit openings?

    <p>At least one on each side of walls adjacent to exit openings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter requirement for standpipes if the highest outlet is more than 23 meters above the fire service connection?

    <p>153mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is essential for alarm annunciation at the control center?

    <p>Both audible and visible indicators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required slope for horizontal runs of dry standpipes?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should manual fire alarm boxes be installed?

    <p>Near each exit, easily accessible and unobstructed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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