To which of the following fires would infrared flame detectors be non-responsive?
Idle wood pallets are stored outside (not sprinklered) in piles of 100 pallets each. What is the minimum recommended clearance between the pallet piles and a metal building?
In a building structure, components like shear walls, braced frames, and moment-resisting frames, as well as foundations and diaphragms form the basis for what type of structural system?
An IT server room housing sensitive electronic equipment requires a fire suppression system. The room has air-conditioning and power systems that may have hot surfaces, is fitted with an over-pressure relief system and may occasionally be occupied by workers.Which would be the preferred gaseous fire extinguishing agent?
Design calculations are specified in the building codes. Those calculations contain special reduction factors and are identified by the following value:
What is the minimum safe distance combustibles should be moved from the work areas when performing welding, cutting or other hot work?
