Introduction to Fire Safety Management

9.7 Example questions for Chapter 9
1. (a) Outline the function ‘fi re resisting
compartmentation’ as it relates to fi re
safety within buildings (8)
(b) Identify THREE ways in which fi re may
spread from one compartment to another. (6)
(c) Discuss THREE methods that may be used
to ensure that the integrity of fi re resisting
compartments is maintained. (6)
2. (a) List the types of fi re extinguisher identifying
their individual colour code and what class
of fi re they are used to extinguish. (6)
(b) Identify the most important location for fi re
extinguishers on a fi re escape route. (2)
3. Automatic fi re detectors are an important part
of a building’s fi re protection system:
(a) Identify TWO common types of detector
and explain how they work. (6)
(b) Give an appropriate siting position for both
types you have identifi ed. (2)
Fire protection in buildings
4. Explain the term ‘density factor’ and discuss
the role this factor has when planning the means
of escape from the building. (8)
5. Identify the components of a water sprinkler
fi xed fi re fi ghting system and give an example
of the type of premises in which it can be
appropriately installed. (8)
6. (a) Outline the key principles for the provision
of a fi re alarm system. (6)
(b) What is a category M type fi re alarm
system? (2)
7. As part of your workplace risk assessment,
internal self-closing fi re doors should be
inspected to ensure their adequacy. Outline
what should be examined. (8)
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