Fc1 Fire Safety And Risk Management

Front 1

Outline the powers of inspectors under the regulatory reform (fire safety) 2005

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To enter any premises at any reasonable time and to inspect the whole or part of them.

To ascertain whether there is compliance with the provisions of the Order and to identify the responsible person in relation to the premises.

To require the the production and copies of any records or plans required to be kept by virtue of a provision of the Order such as the fire risk assessment.

To take samples of articles or substances found in the premises to test their flammability or fire resistance and to serve alteration, enforcement and prohibition notices.

Front 2

Identify the 3 types of notice, with an example in each case, that an enforcement officer may serve on the responsible person who has failed to comply with the duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. (6)

Outline the process of appealing against a notice that has been issued by an enforcement officer. (2)

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Alteration

Issued on on premises at the discretion of the enforcing authority. Change to an existing measure like a fire door or smoke detection system. Could be done at the planning stage.

Enforcement

Performs a similar function to an improvement notice. Specifies the provisions to be in place and enforced. Ie insufficient fire signage found during an investigation to enable evacuation. Insufficient fire planning and suitable evacuation procedures.

Prohibition notice

Issued where the use of the premises is unsafe and the risk is so serious. Ie the means of escape has failed or not present in adequacy.

An appeal is made by way of a complaint for an order to a magistrates court and must be done within 21 days from the date the notice was served. Once in place the alteration and enforcement notices are suspended(not the case with a prohibition notice).

The magistrates court is utilised to hear the appeal, however cases may be referred to the crown court if for example the person appealing disagrees with the decision by the magistrates court.

Front 3

A fire risk assessment is being carried out for a large multi storey hotel.

Outline the issues to be considered when evaluating the level of risk from fire in the hotel. (12)

Outline the principles of prevention that must be applied when deciding appropriate control measures to minimise the risk from fire. (8)

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Front 4

Outline measures that can be taken to minimise the risk of fire from electrical equipment. (6)

Identify suitable extinguishing agents that should be used on fires involving electricity. (2)

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Front 5

A warehouse constructed of a steel frame and sandwich panels has collapsed as a result of a major fire. The warehouse contained stacked rolls of plastic film ready for distribution.

Identify the class of fire and give the reason for that classification. (2)

Outline factors that may have contributed to the rate if fire growth and subsequent collapse of the building. (6)

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Front 6

Outline what is meant by the term element of structure. (4)

Outline the requirements for fire resistance of elements of structure. (4)

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Front 7

Outline fire related incidents that may require RIDDOR reporting (8)

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Front 8

Outline the duties of the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. (5)

Other than issuing notices, outline the possible actions an enforcement officer may take where a breach of the RRFSO 05 has occurred. (3)

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Front 9

Outline the benefits of a zoned fire alarm system (2)

Identify two types of employee who would benefit from trembler alarms. (2)

Outline how the following devices assist in the early warning of a fire in a noisy work environment.

1. Audible warnings. (2)

2. Visual warnings. (2)

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Front 10

Outline the procedures for fire investigations (6).

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Preserving the scene.

Avoiding contamination, interfering with evidence

Interviewing witnesses.

Locating the seat of the fire.

Excavate the seat.

Evaluate the evidence.

Review all the findings.

Front 11

Give the powers of inspectors from enforcing authorities. (8)

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To enter any premises.

To identify the responsible person .

To make enquiries.

To require the production of any records(including bldg plans).

To inspect and take copies of records.

To require facilities and assistance.

Take samples to ascertain fire resistance/flammability.

Dismantle and/or test articles/substances.

Anything else necessary to secure fire safety.

Front 12

Give the meaning of the term 'combustion'.

Back 12

The development of light and heat from the chemical combination of a substance reacting with oxygen. (2)

Front 13

What are the 3 requirements for combustion. (2)

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Fuel, oxygen, source (heat/ignition). The fire triangle.

Front 14

Outline the basic chemical reactions for fire. (4)

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Exothermic - gives off heat, light or sound in a reaction. Often heat is produced very quickly resulting in an explosion. Organic oxides are highly dangerous giving off own oxygen source.

Endothermic - absorbs heat energy in a reaction producing a temperature drop- not usually an issue in relation to fire.

Front 15

Outline the stages of combustion. (3)

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Induction - heat limited (not enough heat).

Growth - oxygen limited (not enough oxygen).

Decay - fuel limited (not enough fuel).

Front 16

A fire in a nightclub has resulted in a number of fatalities. An investigation into the incident revealed that many people had been unable to exit quickly because of crowd congestion in the building.

Outline reasons why large numbers of people in a building can hinder safe escape in the event of a fire. (8)

Outline the purpose of British standards for fire safety. (2)

Outline how British Standards for fire safety can be used to assist in the effective management of fire safety in the work place. (6)

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Identify the components of the fire triangle. (3)

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Fuel, oxygen, source (heat or ignition).

Front 18

Explain the conditions required for the combustion process to be maintained. (5)

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For the combustion process to be maintained all three of the components (fuel, heat, oxygen) must remain present.

Front 19

Give the definitions of the following; Flashpoint, fire point, flammable limits (LFL/UFL), Vapour density, Vapour Pressure. (5)

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Flashpoint

Lowest temperature at which it can vapourise to form an ignitable mixture in air.

Fire point

Temperature at which it will continue to burn for at least 5 seconds after ignition by an open flame. (Flash point always lower than fire point).

Flammable limits (LFL/UFL).

Lower and upper fuel/air mixture that will sustain a flame. E.g. Butane LFL 1.9%, UFL 8.5% (flammable range is 1.9 to 8.5%)

Vapour Density - Relative molecular density of the substance

Front 20

Give the 4 means of the spread of fire. (4)

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Conduction- transfer within a body.

Convection- transfer in a liquid or gas. (E.g. Air).

Radiation- Thermal motion (e.g radiant heat).

Direct contact- by contact.

Front 21

Outline practical measures that should be considered to reduce the risk from storage of flammable liquids in the workplace. (8)

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Front 22

Give four methods by which heat may be transferred during a fire. (4)

Outline how two of the methods above can cause a fire to spread. (4)

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Front 23

Identify four agencies responsible for enforcing fire safety under the RRFSO 05. (4)

Excluding enforcement agencies , identify four external agencies that may have an influence on fire safety in the workplace. (4)

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Front 24

Identify eight different building materials and outline characteristics in relation to fire. (8)

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Timber/wood.

Brick.

Concrete.

Metal.

Board and Slabs.

Sandwich Panels.

Plastic.

Glass.

Front 25

What is the definition of:

Deflagration.

Detonation.

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Deflagration is a rapid high energy release combustion event that propagates through a dap or an explosive material at subsonic speeds driven by the transfer of heat. Most fire from flames to explosions is Deflagration.

Detonation- is supersonic and propagates through an exothermic shock front accelerating through a medium directly in front of it. Greater damage , as pressures may be typical x 4 greater.

Front 26

Give Five sources of ignition in a workshop repairing vehicles.(5)

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Hot work.

waste fuels/oils.

Metal impacts.

spontaneous ignition of oil and solvent soaked materials.

Friction.

Overheating of machinery?