IPE FIRE PROTECTION

Primary purpose of RA 9514

To reduce fire-related accidents and losses

The Fire Code of the Philippines applies to:

All types of structures, both public and private

Which government agency enforces the Fire Code of the Philippines?

BFP

Which is required in commercial buildings under the Fire Code?

Fire alarm system

Automatic fire sprinklers

Fire exits and exit signage

Answer: All of the above

In case of fire, the fire extinguisher should be located:

Near the exit of a building or area

What does BFP stand for?

Beaure of Fire Protection

Which fire extinguisher is used for Class A fires (wood, paper, cloth)?

Water-based fire extinguisher

What is the main objective of an Automatic Sprinkler System?

To extinguish fires automatically before they spread

According to the Fire Code, fire exits in high-rise buildings must be:

Clearly marked and accessible

Maximum distance to a fire extinguisher in commercial buildings

15 meters

Which of the following is considered a Class B fire?

Oirl or grease fire

What is the purpose of fire-rated doors?

To prevent the spread of fire to other parts of the building

In the Philippines, fire drills in schools and workplaces are mandated by:

BFP

Fire hydrants in urban areas must be placed at least every:

150 meters

Requirement for fire alarm systems in residential buildings with more than one floor

A local alarm with automatic detection

When designing a fire protection system, what must be considered?

Building occupancy type

Number of occupants

Size of the building

Answer: All of the above

Fire hose reels should be installed based on the building’s:

Fire hazard classification

A fire exit plan must include:

Location of emergency exits and escape routes

Purpose of fire dampers in air-conditioning systems

To prevent fire from spreading through the ventilation system

Fire compartmentalization refers to:

Preventing fire spread by dividing the building into fire-resistant sections

Emergency lighting systems are required in buildings that are:

Equipped with fire exits

Recommended fire protection system for chemical plants:

Foam based fire suppression system

Fire resistance rating refers to:

The time a material can resist fire before burning or collapsing

Role of fire watches in the workplace:

To monitor areas where hot work or fire hazards are present

Fire protection system for high-rise buildings should be designed to:

Have multiple escape routes

Fire sprinkler systems are generally required in:

Hotels, malls, and office buildings

Minimum width of a fire exit door (Fire Code of the Philippines):

120 cm

Fire Department Connection (FDC) is used for:

Connecting fire trucks to the building’s sprinkler system for supplementary water

Fire protection system for underground structures must consider:

Water supply for sprinklers

Air ventilation for smoke

Emergency lighting

Answer: All of the above

Who is responsible for ensuring fire protection systems are installed and maintained?

The building owner