MNO2603
Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 30 April 2025
QUESTION 1
The primary cause of the Bank of Lisbon Building Fire was an electrical fault. The fire
originated in the electrical supply room on one of the upper floors of the building, which
was later confirmed as the source of the blaze (Nkuna, 2024; SowetanLIVE, 2023).
QUESTION 2
The electrical fault in the Bank of Lisbon Building contributed significantly to the rapid
spread of the fire due to the combination of system failures and structural weaknesses in
the building. Once the fire started, there were no effective early warning or suppression
mechanisms in place to contain it at its origin. Several key factors contributed to the
spread of the fire:
1. Lack of Fire Suppression Systems:
Terms of use
The building By making use
lacked basic fire suppression systems such as sprinklers and fire of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 30 April 2025
QUESTION 1
The primary cause of the Bank of Lisbon Building Fire was an electrical fault. The fire
originated in the electrical supply room on one of the upper floors of the building, which
was later confirmed as the source of the blaze (Nkuna, 2024; SowetanLIVE, 2023).
QUESTION 2
The electrical fault in the Bank of Lisbon Building contributed significantly to the rapid
spread of the fire due to the combination of system failures and structural weaknesses in
the building. Once the fire started, there were no effective early warning or suppression
mechanisms in place to contain it at its origin. Several key factors contributed to the
spread of the fire:
1. Lack of Fire Suppression Systems:
Terms of use
The building By making use
lacked basic fire suppression systems such as sprinklers and fire of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
