FSM CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
CERT definition - Answer - company emergency response team
CERT ROLE - Answer - mitigate & control an emergency situation during initial stages prior to scdf arrival
and to ensure synergy between CERT and SCDF
time to recharge a dry powder extinguisher - Answer - 5 years
FSM CPD PROGRAM - Answer - - continual prof development
- upgrade knowledge and skills
- FSMs to accumulate min of 30 points within 3 years cycle in order to be certified FSM
all buildings above __ storeys shall be provided with smoke stop lobbies to exit staircase - Answer - - 4
- exceptions: building not part of group 3 or 4
: exit staircase is pressurised or cress ventilated
: door to exit staircase is not a fire fighting staircase adjacent to a fire lift
Arson Prevention Plan - Answer - - document the FSM system to safeguard buildings fire safety system
against security threats arising from arson attacks
- FSMs required to draw up AFP for their respective buildings as part of annual fire safety report
Fire Safety Engineers - Answer - - duty to prepare plans
- duty to supervise work
Class 1 - Answer - explosive
,class 2 - Answer - gasses
class 3 - Answer - Flammable liquids
class 4 - Answer - Flammable solids
Class 5 - Answer - oxidising substances, organic peroxides
class 6 - Answer - poisonous substances
class 7 - Answer - radioactive substances
class 8 - Answer - corrosive substances
class 9 - Answer - miscellaneous
fire development stages - Answer - - initial
- flashover
- fully developed
- decay stage
min clear width of exit door opening shall not be less than __ - Answer - 850mm
Max fine for compositing fine issued by SCDF - Answer - $5000
Objective of property protection - Answer - - reduction to acceptable limits of potential for damage to
building fabric & content
- architect ensuress the building can continue after a fire and can be repaired
, - property protection concerns keeping heat away from building
Fire certificate - Answer - - Ensure fire safety systems and fire safety measures are properly maintained
and in good working condition.
Must obtain within 12 months from date of Temporary fire Permit (TFP) or Fire Safety Certificate (FSC)
Valid for 1 year
stages of building inspection - Answer - 1. system op under fire alarm activation simulated under fire
condition
2. system operation test under secondary power supply by generator
3. testing of individual installation or fire protection measures starting from the roof top down to every
floor till the lowest of the building
Causes of false alarms - Answer - Mechanical and electrical faults, often resulting from effects of
vibration, impact or corrosion
Ambient conditions such as heat, smoke or flame from cooking or work processes, fumes from engine
exhaust.
Work being carried out in a protected area (renovation etc.)
The build-up of dust or dirt within a detector, or entry of insects
Change of use or changes within a building
wet riser system - Answer - Used for buildings with a habitable storey exceeding 60m.
Provided with a water storage tank, self-reliant pumping system, riser pipes, landing valves and
breeching inlet.
Flow test (38 L/sec for non-residential), (27 L/sec for residential)
sprinkler pump maintenance - Answer - Check for pre-set pressure
Alarm indicators
Run pump for 10 mins
Pump can be manually stopped
ANSWERS 2025
CERT definition - Answer - company emergency response team
CERT ROLE - Answer - mitigate & control an emergency situation during initial stages prior to scdf arrival
and to ensure synergy between CERT and SCDF
time to recharge a dry powder extinguisher - Answer - 5 years
FSM CPD PROGRAM - Answer - - continual prof development
- upgrade knowledge and skills
- FSMs to accumulate min of 30 points within 3 years cycle in order to be certified FSM
all buildings above __ storeys shall be provided with smoke stop lobbies to exit staircase - Answer - - 4
- exceptions: building not part of group 3 or 4
: exit staircase is pressurised or cress ventilated
: door to exit staircase is not a fire fighting staircase adjacent to a fire lift
Arson Prevention Plan - Answer - - document the FSM system to safeguard buildings fire safety system
against security threats arising from arson attacks
- FSMs required to draw up AFP for their respective buildings as part of annual fire safety report
Fire Safety Engineers - Answer - - duty to prepare plans
- duty to supervise work
Class 1 - Answer - explosive
,class 2 - Answer - gasses
class 3 - Answer - Flammable liquids
class 4 - Answer - Flammable solids
Class 5 - Answer - oxidising substances, organic peroxides
class 6 - Answer - poisonous substances
class 7 - Answer - radioactive substances
class 8 - Answer - corrosive substances
class 9 - Answer - miscellaneous
fire development stages - Answer - - initial
- flashover
- fully developed
- decay stage
min clear width of exit door opening shall not be less than __ - Answer - 850mm
Max fine for compositing fine issued by SCDF - Answer - $5000
Objective of property protection - Answer - - reduction to acceptable limits of potential for damage to
building fabric & content
- architect ensuress the building can continue after a fire and can be repaired
, - property protection concerns keeping heat away from building
Fire certificate - Answer - - Ensure fire safety systems and fire safety measures are properly maintained
and in good working condition.
Must obtain within 12 months from date of Temporary fire Permit (TFP) or Fire Safety Certificate (FSC)
Valid for 1 year
stages of building inspection - Answer - 1. system op under fire alarm activation simulated under fire
condition
2. system operation test under secondary power supply by generator
3. testing of individual installation or fire protection measures starting from the roof top down to every
floor till the lowest of the building
Causes of false alarms - Answer - Mechanical and electrical faults, often resulting from effects of
vibration, impact or corrosion
Ambient conditions such as heat, smoke or flame from cooking or work processes, fumes from engine
exhaust.
Work being carried out in a protected area (renovation etc.)
The build-up of dust or dirt within a detector, or entry of insects
Change of use or changes within a building
wet riser system - Answer - Used for buildings with a habitable storey exceeding 60m.
Provided with a water storage tank, self-reliant pumping system, riser pipes, landing valves and
breeching inlet.
Flow test (38 L/sec for non-residential), (27 L/sec for residential)
sprinkler pump maintenance - Answer - Check for pre-set pressure
Alarm indicators
Run pump for 10 mins
Pump can be manually stopped
