Part 1 FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

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Which of the following statements are correct - Location and Positioning of Fire Extinguishers: (3)

Fire Extinguishers are installed to provide protection against fires at the early stage, in offices, workshops, and electrical installations.

Are placed near exits of offices, workshops and sub stations

When placed to protect machinery, they must be installed within easy reach of the operator.

Only 4,5kg fire extinguisher must be used unless otherwise stipulated by the Shaft Ventilation Engineer and the Engineers

Which of the following statements are correct - Location and Positioning of Hose Reels: (4)

Are installed to provide a means of extinguishing class A fires that cannot be controlled with fire extinguishers

They are located near exits and stair ways

Must be installed near oil and flammable liquid stores

Is a legal requirement for double story buildings

Are installed in a manner similar to fire extinguishers, but identified with different symbolic signs

Are installed flush against a wall and fed from a 15mm water pipe

Which of the following statements are correct - Location and Positioning of Boxes and Hydrants: (2)

Hose boxes are equipped with the following installation: i) 2 x 65mm diameter fire hoses; ii) 1 x 65mm dividing breech; iii) 1 x jet nozzle; iv) 1 x spray nozzle; v) 1x hydrant key; vi) 1 x stand pipe (if only hydrant connection is provided)

In high risk areas, additional equipment may be required, e.g. foam applicator

Hydrant boxes must be annually checked for water ingress as fire hoses rot if not kept dry

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