MNO2603
ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO:
DUE DATE: 30 APRIL 2025
, MNO2603 – Assignment 3 (Semester 1, 2025)
Unique Number: [Insert Unique Number]
Due Date: 30 April 2025
Module: Safety Management IIA
Question 1
What was the primary cause of the Bank of Lisbon Building fire?
The primary cause of the Bank of Lisbon Building fire was an electrical fault originating
in the electrical supply room on one of the upper floors. Contributing factors likely
included defective wiring, overloaded circuits, poorly maintained equipment, and a
general lack of electrical system upkeep. These hazards created the ideal conditions for
a fire to ignite and rapidly intensify.
Question 2
Explain how you think this could have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.
Identify and explain any three factors that led to the spread of fires in buildings
using the information from the case study.
The electrical fault significantly contributed to the rapid escalation of the fire by igniting
highly flammable materials such as cables, insulation, and surrounding office contents.
Due to the lack of early warning systems and automatic suppression mechanisms, the
fire spread undetected for a critical period, allowing it to grow uncontrollably.
Three key factors that accelerated the spread of the fire include:
ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO:
DUE DATE: 30 APRIL 2025
, MNO2603 – Assignment 3 (Semester 1, 2025)
Unique Number: [Insert Unique Number]
Due Date: 30 April 2025
Module: Safety Management IIA
Question 1
What was the primary cause of the Bank of Lisbon Building fire?
The primary cause of the Bank of Lisbon Building fire was an electrical fault originating
in the electrical supply room on one of the upper floors. Contributing factors likely
included defective wiring, overloaded circuits, poorly maintained equipment, and a
general lack of electrical system upkeep. These hazards created the ideal conditions for
a fire to ignite and rapidly intensify.
Question 2
Explain how you think this could have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.
Identify and explain any three factors that led to the spread of fires in buildings
using the information from the case study.
The electrical fault significantly contributed to the rapid escalation of the fire by igniting
highly flammable materials such as cables, insulation, and surrounding office contents.
Due to the lack of early warning systems and automatic suppression mechanisms, the
fire spread undetected for a critical period, allowing it to grow uncontrollably.
Three key factors that accelerated the spread of the fire include:
