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What type of systems are used to detect fires in buildings?
What type of systems are used to detect fires in buildings?
- Electronic heat and smoke detectors (correct)
- Hand-operated fire extinguishers
- Building sprinkler systems
- Ventilating systems
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a life-safety system in a building?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a life-safety system in a building?
- Notifying local fire departments about fires (correct)
- Suppressing fires using fire extinguishers
- Shutting down ventilating systems and elevators in case of smoke
- Protecting and evacuating the building population in emergencies
Why are building sprinkler systems provided in life-safety systems?
Why are building sprinkler systems provided in life-safety systems?
- To suppress fires (correct)
- To divide the building into compartments
- To shut down ventilating systems
- To evacuate occupants
What is the purpose of shutting down ventilating systems and elevators in case of smoke?
What is the purpose of shutting down ventilating systems and elevators in case of smoke?
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Where do occupants evacuate through in a multistory building during an emergency?
Where do occupants evacuate through in a multistory building during an emergency?
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