Description

BFO-005 FIRE SAFETY IN FACILITIES

(TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT)

Course Code: BFO-005

Programme: BAFSM

Total Marks: 100 

Assignment Code: BFO-005/ TMA/ 2023

Note: This TMA consists of ten questions, out of which you have to attempt any five. The question carries 20 marks each and should be answered in about 600 words each. Send your TMA to the coordinator of your Study Centre.

1. What do you understand by fire and fire safety? List the Grades of Fire and explain the Fire triangle concept.

2. Explain the importance of fire detection devices and the principle of automatic fire detectors.

3. Explain electrical fire controls and preventions and discuss the elements of a Fire Prevention programme.

4. What are fire extinguishers? Describe the various types of Fire Extinguishers. 

5. Explain the need and approaches for retrofitting fire safety system in buildings. 

6. Discuss the steps in Fire Safety Management. 

7. Outline specific Fire safety provision to be considered for Operation Theatre. Discuss important considerations in determining the category and quantum of means of escape in hospitals.

8. Explain the various categories of multi-residences and apartment buildings. Elaborate the common causes of fire in such buildings.

9. Enumerate the importance of regular fire safety inspections of work places. Prepare a Fire Safety Inspection Check List.

10 Write short notes on the following: 

a. Flammable and Combustible substances

b. Fire Drills

c. Role of Fire Fighters

d. Environmental Impact of Fire 

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