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10-28-24

AC 101 (Engineering Utilities II)

Discuss the following topic in the Life Safety System in the building.

1. Discuss the difference between passive and active fire protection. Illustrate examples for each
fire protection system.
 Fire Protection: Passive vs. Active Buildings are equipped with elements
intended to check fire and smoke, allowing egress and keeping imminent
threats away from people. For this to happen, architects design assemblies and
systems that can withstand fire, like walls, floors, and fire doors, unaffected by
heat. Yet, the moment of truth occurs when the Integrity of these CRA
(Controlled Resistance Assemblies) and SFS (Structural Fireproofing Systems) is
tested in a real fire, showing just how good the design and materials are. The
WPI report found that, in fact, the integrity of these systems and structures isn’t
so good; they can’t keep a fire from spreading.

2. Discuss the fire resistance and spread of fire rating.


 Resistance to fire and how fire spreads are essential considerations when you’re
building any kind of structure. They ensure that the building’s components
aren’t just vulnerable entry points for fire but also aren’t significant pathways
for fire to spread throughout the building. Evaluating the resistive properties of
a building’s structural elements helps determine the amount of time building
occupants have to escape if a fire occurs. If the building doesn’t have time to
permit adequate egress, it doesn’t have an adequate fire resistance rating. You
determine the resistance property of any building’s components—walls, floors,
or roofs—by measuring how long they last.

3. Identify and discuss the different types of:


a. Fire extinguishers
 Fire extinguishers are portable devices used to control or extinguish small fires and
are categorized by the type of fire they combat:

Class A: For ordinary combustibles like wood and paper.


Class B: For flammable liquids.
Class C: For electrical fires.
Class D: For combustible metals.
Class K: For kitchen fires involving oils and fats.
b. Sprinklers
 Sprinkler systems are designed to release water when heat from a fire triggers the
sprinkler head, thereby helping to control or extinguish the fire. Types include:
Wet Pipe Sprinklers: Filled with water and activated immediately when a fire is
detected.
Dry Pipe Sprinklers: Contain pressurized air; water flows when the sprinkler head is
activated.
Pre-Action Sprinklers: Activated only when a fire detection system signals a fire,
useful in areas where accidental activation can cause damage (e.g., museums).
Deluge Sprinklers: Used in high-hazard areas, all sprinklers release water
simultaneously.
c. Standpipe system
 Standpipe systems deliver water to various floors within a building, making it
accessible to firefighters during a fire emergency. Types include:
Class I: For firefighter use only.
Class II: For occupant use, includes hoses.
Class III: Combines Class I and II capabilities.

d. Fire detection system


 These systems detect smoke, heat, or flames to warn building occupants of a fire
threat. Types include:
Smoke Detectors: Detect particles of combustion.
Heat Detectors: Sense temperature changes.
Flame Detectors: Identify specific wavelengths of flames.

e. Fire alarm system.


 Fire alarms alert occupants of fire via visual and audible signals. Types include:
Manual Alarms: Activated by pulling a lever in case of a fire.
Automatic Alarms: Triggered by fire detection devices (e.g., smoke detectors).
And provide illustration/pictures of each type.

4. Discuss the fire protection system design and information.


 Designing a fire protection system involves understanding building layout,
occupancy types, local fire codes, and environmental considerations. The design
integrates passive and active fire protection measures to ensure robust safety.
Architects and engineers calculate load-bearing capacities and select materials
with appropriate fire ratings to maximize safety while enabling efficient
emergency response and safe evacuation.
Each of these components plays a critical role in safeguarding lives and property
within a building. Proper planning, installation, and maintenance of life safety
systems are essential for ensuring readiness and minimizing fire damage.

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