Building & Construction Practice Test: Fire Protection in Building — Flashcards

Fire protection systems in buildings can include:
Fire alarms: Smoke alarms are the best early warning system for fires.
Fire sprinklers: Fire sprinklers are always ready to put out a fire, even if no one is in the building.
Emergency exit lighting: Helps evacuees get out of a building quickly and safely.
Fire suppression systems: Use gases, such as clean agents, to suppress fires.
Fire suppression foam systems: Used in flammable liquid.
Fire fighting systems: Use proper fire safety equipment like extinguisher, hose reels, fire monitors, nozzles and hose pipes. 

Other fire protection systems include:
Smoke detectors
Exit signs
Fire doors
First aid fire fighting system
PA system
Adequate water supply
Fire pumps
Fireman lift
Service shaft enclosures
Compact mentation
Approved electrical system
Refuse area 
 

Fire Protection in Building topics include: Fire resisting materials, strong room construction.