Fire Safety Terminology

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What is the primary purpose of a fire detection and alarm system?

To alert occupants of a potential fire hazard (correct)

To suppress fire in a building

To inspect buildings for fire safety compliance

To restrict the movement of smoke in a building

What is the purpose of a fire barrier in a building?

To detect fire in a building

To alert occupants of a potential fire hazard

To restrict the movement of smoke and limit the spread of fire (correct)

To suppress fire in a building

What is the term for a group of firefighters performing fire suppression activities?

Fire Suppression Unit

Fire Department

Fire Brigade (correct)

Fire Response Team

What is the term for a space within a building enclosed by fire barriers on all sides?

Fire Compartment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a fire protective assembly in a building?

To prevent the spread of fire Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a system that transmits a signal to designated locations in the event of a fire?

Fire Alerting System Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Standpipe System in a building?

To allow firefighters to access water on each floor Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a set of fire safety rules, regulations, and standards applied to existing buildings constructed prior to the implementation of RA 9514?

Alternative and/or Remedial Fire Safety Measures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an integrated network of hydraulically designed piping in a building?

To automatically discharge water when activated by heat or combustion products Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a passage hall or antechamber between the outer doors and the interior parts of a house or building?

Vestibule Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an enclosed vertical space of passage that extends from floor to floor in a building?

Vertical Shaft Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a person occupying and using a building or portions thereof by virtue of a lease contract or permission?

Occupant Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS)?

To extinguish or suppress a fire Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations in a municipal setting?

City/Municipal Fire Marshal (C/MFM) Signup and view all the answers

What type of standpipe system is normally empty of water until needed?

Dry standpipe Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire involves combustible materials such as sodium and magnesium?

Class D fire Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a continuous passageway for the transmission of air?

Duct system Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire involves cooking appliances with combustible cooking media?

Class K fire Signup and view all the answers