CFPS - Safety In The Built Environment & Fire Analysis
Utilize a figure in Section 3 of the FPH to answer this question: Which of the
following examples would result in a fast growth fire scenario? Right Ans -
Paper, cardboard cartons, draperies
What are the characteristics of a fire growth curve? Right Ans - Ignition,
growth, flashover, full development, decay
In a design fire scenario, which hazards affect the potential for ignition of
materials or thermal injury to people? Right Ans - Radiant heat flux
Which basic building system ultimately receives vertical and horizontal loads?
Right Ans - Foundation System
When examining a fire scene, it is crucial to obtain physical and photographic
evidence of the site. Why is it important to document the location and
orientation of onsite cameras, detectors, and sensors? Right Ans - They are
the first indication of fire
What does warped or deformed steel suggest about the temperature of the
fire? Right Ans - The fire was at least 1000 deg F
In a fire what kind of damage to bricks should be expected? Right Ans -
Spalling
Several weeks after a fire, the cracks in a concrete wall change from gray to
pink. What does this indicate about the wall? Right Ans - Heated above 450
def F
The time rates of loss of material and strength of the wood exposed to a fire
can be estimated by what? Right Ans - Char depth
Allowable stress design requires that the applied forces or stresses on any
element not exceed the strength of that element divided by ____ (the factor of
safety). Right Ans - 1.5 to 3.0
Simple gravity is made up of these: Right Ans - Dead plus live loads
Utilize a figure in Section 3 of the FPH to answer this question: Which of the
following examples would result in a fast growth fire scenario? Right Ans -
Paper, cardboard cartons, draperies
What are the characteristics of a fire growth curve? Right Ans - Ignition,
growth, flashover, full development, decay
In a design fire scenario, which hazards affect the potential for ignition of
materials or thermal injury to people? Right Ans - Radiant heat flux
Which basic building system ultimately receives vertical and horizontal loads?
Right Ans - Foundation System
When examining a fire scene, it is crucial to obtain physical and photographic
evidence of the site. Why is it important to document the location and
orientation of onsite cameras, detectors, and sensors? Right Ans - They are
the first indication of fire
What does warped or deformed steel suggest about the temperature of the
fire? Right Ans - The fire was at least 1000 deg F
In a fire what kind of damage to bricks should be expected? Right Ans -
Spalling
Several weeks after a fire, the cracks in a concrete wall change from gray to
pink. What does this indicate about the wall? Right Ans - Heated above 450
def F
The time rates of loss of material and strength of the wood exposed to a fire
can be estimated by what? Right Ans - Char depth
Allowable stress design requires that the applied forces or stresses on any
element not exceed the strength of that element divided by ____ (the factor of
safety). Right Ans - 1.5 to 3.0
Simple gravity is made up of these: Right Ans - Dead plus live loads
