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What type of material is commonly used as the core of a horizontal sliding fire door?

Wood (correct)

Concrete

Steel

Aluminum

What is the purpose of the vent hole in the sheet metal covering of a horizontal sliding fire door?

To release the gases of thermal decomposition of the wood core (correct)

To allow for air circulation

To reduce the weight of the door

To provide a visual inspection of the wood core

Which metal is commonly used to cover the wood core of a horizontal sliding fire door?

Aluminum

Steel, galvanized sheet metal, and terneplate (correct)

Copper

Brass

What is the main disadvantage of a swinging fire door compared to a horizontal sliding fire door?

It requires more space for the door to swing open Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a swinging fire door in a building?

To allow for ordinary movement of building occupants Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between an automatic fire door and a self-closing fire door?

Automatic doors are normally held open and close automatically when an operating device is activated, while self-closing doors are normally closed and will return to the closed position if opened and released Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a fire door in a building?

To contain the spread of fire and smoke Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of a horizontal sliding fire door compared to a swinging fire door?

Horizontal sliding fire doors do not require a clear space around the door to ensure closure Signup and view all the answers

What type of metal is used to create a "tin-clad" fire door?

Terneplate (a metal composed of tin and lead) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the wood core in a horizontal sliding fire door?

To provide thermal insulation and prevent heat transfer Signup and view all the answers