Fire Prevention and Protection Flashcards
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Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
Answer: Class C
Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment. Once power is disconnected, the fire is reclassified based on the burning material.
What is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher for Class A hazards according to NFPA 10?
Answer: 75 feet
NFPA 10 requires that the maximum travel distance to an extinguisher for Class A hazards not exceed 75 feet.
What does a fire watch involve?
Answer: Assigning trained personnel to continuously monitor for fire hazards during hot work
A fire watch involves stationing trained personnel to monitor the area during and after hot work operations.
Which type of sprinkler system contains water under pressure at all times and activates immediately when a sprinkler head is triggered?
Answer: Wet pipe system
Wet pipe systems maintain water under pressure at all times, allowing immediate discharge when a sprinkler head activates.
What is the purpose of a fire damper in an HVAC system?
Answer: To prevent the spread of fire and smoke through ductwork
Fire dampers automatically close to prevent fire and smoke from spreading through the HVAC system at fire-rated wall and floor penetrations.
According to NFPA 704, what does a rating of '4' in the red diamond indicate?
Answer: Extreme flammability - burns readily at ambient conditions
In the NFPA 704 system, the red diamond represents flammability, and a rating of 4 indicates materials that rapidly vaporize and burn readily.