Fire Safety Lecture Notes Flashcards

Flashcards covering various terms and regulations related to fire safety, based on provided lecture notes.

What is abatement in the context of fire safety?

Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard.

What is an automatic fire suppression system?

An integrated piping system connected to a source of extinguishing agent which suppressed fires when actuated by its automatic detecting device

Who is the Fire Marshall?

The head of the City or the Municipal Fire Station.

What is a standpipe system?

A system of vertical pipes in a building to which fire hoses can be attached on each floor.

What is a fire alarm?

Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to warn a building’s occupants of the presence of fire.

What is a fire alerting system?

A fire alarm system activated by the the presence of fire where the signal is transmitted to designated locations instead of sounding a general alarm.

What is a fire wall?

A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire resistance rating of not less than 4 hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction on either side collapses under fire conditions.

What is a flame retardant?

Any compound which when applied improves the resistivity or fire resistance quality of a material.

What defines a high-rise building?

Buildings 15 meters or more in height.

What is the means of egress?

A continuous and unobstructed route of exit from one point in a building to a public way.

What is meant by occupancy in fire safety?

The purpose for which a building or space is used.

What is occupant load?

The maximum number of persons that may be allowed to occupy a particular building or space.

What is a sprinkler system?

A piping system integrated in a building with outlets arranged in a systematic pattern which automatically discharges water when activated by heat or fire combustion products.

What is a fire hazard?

Any condition or act which increases the probability of the occurrence of fire, or which may hinder or interfere with fire-fighting operations.

What is a fire trap?

A building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits.

What is a fire lane?

The portion of a roadway that should be kept unobstructed at all times for the expedient operations of fire-fighting units.

What does RULE 9 pertain to?

Enforcement of fire safety measures.

What does the Fire Marshall do regarding buildings?

Inspect all buildings

What is the Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) a prerequisite for?

Permits/licenses, including: Occupancy permit, Business permit

What do the Fire Marshall and Building Official review and issue together?

Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) if the design is determined to be in accordance with the Fire Code.

What happens during building plan review?

Six sets of plans are sent from the Building Official to the Fire Marshall for review, a plan evaluator review the drawings, and based on findings, the FSEC will either be released or denied.

What is a requirement before plan review?

FALAR 1

What inspections does the Fire Marshall conduct during construction?

During construction to ensure that plans are being followed.

What is a required inspection before the Building Official can issue an occupancy permit?

The Fire Marshall needs to conduct another inspection.

What happens if the inspection is okay before the occupancy permit?

If OK, the Fire Marshall issues the FSIC and notifies the Building Official.

What is needed for issuance of FSIC?

FALAR 2

What does FALAR stand for?

Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report

How many kinds of FALARs are there?

Three kinds: FALAR 1, FALAR 2, FALAR 3

What is FALAR 1?

Documentation on safety features of the facility.

What is FALAR 2?

Documentation submitted by contractor/CM certifying that construction was in accordance with FALAR 1.

What is FALAR 3?

Documentation of periodic maintenance.

Which FALARs are for all buildings?

FALAR 1 and FALAR 2

Which buildings require FALAR 3?

For buildings with occupant load of at least 50 (annually)

Who prepares a written report for FALAR 1?

The Architect and his Fire Protection Consultant

What does FALAR 2 compile?

Report of all approved submittals, test forms, acceptance forms

Who prepares the written report for FALAR 3?

The building owner, his fire safety officer

What does FSEC stand for?

Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance

When is FSEC Released?

Once building plans and specs are found to be in accordance with the Fire Code

What is Required for building permits?

a FSEC

What does FSIC stand for?

Fire Safety Inspection Certificate

What does the FSIC certify?

that the building was inspected and was found to be OK

What is the FSIC required for?

occupancy permits, business permits, permits to operate, PHILHEALTH accreditation for hospitals, DOH License to Operate

What do you need to get a building permit?

an FSEC

What do you need to get an occupancy permit?

an FSIC

What do you need to get a business permit?

an FSIC

What is the minimum width of Means of Egress?

915mm

How many exits are needed for an occupant load in any story, mezzanine, balcony between 0 and 499?

2 exits

How many exits are needed for an occupant load in any story, mezzanine, balcony between 500-1000?

3 exits

How many exits are needed for an occupant load in any story, mezzanine, balcony of 1000 or more?

4 exits

What is the maximum travel distance to exits for individual rooms with max. O.L of 6 ?

15 meters from any point in the room

What is the minimum Headroom?

2.00m

What clear opening is required for doors?

710mm-1220mm

What is the maximum threshold height?

13mm

What is the maximum required force to push panic hardware?

7kg-f

What should the stroke of the letters of an exit sign be?

at least 19mm wide

How many sqm per person are alloted for Concentrated use without fixed seats, such as auditoriums, places of worship, dance floors?

0.65 sqm/person

How many sqm per person are alloted for Less concentrated use such as conference rooms, dining rooms, gyms?

1.40sqm/person

How many sqm per person are alloted for Standing rooms/waiting space:

0.28sqm/person

What the minumum corridor width required if serving 50 or more persons

1120mm

What is the travel distance to exits with sprinkler system?

46 meters

What is the travel distance to exits without sprinkler system?

61 meters

How many sqm per person are alloted for the classroom?

1.80sqm/person

How many sqm per person are alloted for shops and laboratories?

4.60sqm/person

How many square meters per person are alloted to sleeping departments in healthcare?

11.1sqm/person

How many square meters per person are alloted to detention and correctional?

11.1sqm/peron

What is the occupant load for apartments?

18.60sqm/person Except for single and two-family dwellings

What is the minimum height of a high rise building?

A building in which the distance between the floor of the topmost storey and the ground level is 15.00m or more