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?
In aircraft hangars, primary fire-extinguishing capability affording some degree of aircraft protection can be provided by oscillating monitors that completely blanket the floor of the entire hangar with foam within ______ seconds of actuation.
Preservatives are used for various applications of treatments of wood products used in construction and utilities. Which of the following is considered a major concern with these materials in a fire?
CASE STUDY: You are a claims adjuster working for an insurance company. You received notice of a fire event at an industrial facility. You are now charged with conducting a fire investigation to evaluate the merits of the claim. Please answer the following three questions regarding the fire investigation.In the course of your investigation you decide you need to use a third party vendor to conduct a waterflow test on the sprinkler system. This is an example of what type of test?
To which of the following fires would infrared flame detectors be non-responsive?
The theoretical flow of water (non seawater) through a 1.75 in. (44.5 mm) orifice at 100 psi (689 kpa) is approximately:
