Fire Prevention and Protection

NFPA 909: Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties - Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship

Fire protection refers to the study, measures and practices that are put in place to contain any unwanted fires that may cause destruction to life and property.

NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

One thing everyone does at least once a day is to prepare food. And trust me, having a crappy kitchen makes that a real chore. My current kitchen is large but so poorly laid out that cooking a meal is like running a marathon. I have to lap around the kitchen to gather up ingredients, pans, utensils.... And then when I am done i have to fight with dishwasher to get the clean things out and put away so I can put my dirty dishes in. GAH! I can't wait until I can take a sledge hammer to the whole thing.

A single can of WD40 is small enough that it does not require special storage, except that as an aerosol it should not be stored near a heat source such as a boiler or furnace.

a fire door is one term for an access to or from an emergency exit.

A fire door is designed to keep smoke and fire from moving from one part of a building to another, and to provide a safe way to escape from a fire.

Not all fire doors lead directly outside; some lead to stairs or horizontal passageways, which lead to an exit door, either outside or to a safe area.

Fire doors are required for protection of any large openings in a fire wall that separates one part of a building from another. Some industrial fire doors are designed to slam shut during a fire and cannot be opened or used as an exit. There must be, of course, other fire doors that serve as exits.

Fire and safety codes generally require that fire doors be of a self-closing type and prohibit propping open or obstructing a fire door for any reason.

The NFPA 704 diamond is a ring of smaller diamonds that are blue, red, yellow and white. A number or symbol in each section indicates the relative danger.

Yes, however, you want to be careful that it doesn't blow burning paper all over the place spreading the fire.

The deflector (part shaped like a daisy) is shaped differently to give the water the correct spray pattern,

Yes, some bathrooms must be protected with fire sprinklers. One example is any bathroom that is accessible from a public hallway. NFPA 13.

Yes, there were fire exits, but they were obstructed or locked. There were at least 11 fire extinguishers. The building was "First Class" construction. There were four exits from the main dining room. There were two exits from the Melody Lounge in the basement, one of which went upstairs to a door with "panic hardware". It was, unfortunately, locked with a second lock. Twenty-five engine companies, five ladders, a water tower and a rescue company responded to the five-alarm fire. There were several nearby fire hydrants and at least two alarm call boxes in nearby streets.

Public hotlines, fire lookouts in towers, and ground and aerial patrols can be used as a means of early detection of forest fires

Depends on the system, and it's design. Most standard sprinkler systems are designed for a 30 gallon per minute rate for each sprinkler head. Standpipes and hose lines have other design criteria, as do deluge systems. They ALL take a LOT of water!

Yes, when determining the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) category and arc-flash boundary from NFPA 70E, it is essential to analyze the potential incident energy and the equipment's operating conditions. The PPE category is based on the calculated incident energy level, which informs the appropriate level of protection required for workers. The arc-flash boundary, defined as the distance within which a person could receive a second-degree burn, is critical for establishing safe working distances. Proper assessment and adherence to NFPA 70E guidelines help ensure worker safety in environments with electrical hazards.

be aware of where the marked fire exits are.....and possibly note locations of fire extinguishers...

the best fire extinguisher for high voltage is a c extinguisher because it can put out electrical fires

It depends upon the fire, but "convection" is important in almost all fires. Convection moves the heat of the fire vertically until it hits a barrier (ceiling) and then moves the heat along that surface "in search" of an opening above or to another room. As heat and smoke build up at the ceiling, they also superheat the ceiling, and the heat continues to spread throughout the room (including radiation).

For purpose of fire-rated structures, "conduction" also plays a role, as things attached to the opposite side of a wall can ignite from conduction, if there is enough heat. Also, "radiation" is extremely important where flames and hot gases are large enough to radiate massive amounts of heat for hundreds of feet, perhaps igniting other structures or other nearby fuels.

As for firefighters attempting to FIND and put out a fire, radiation (the feel of the heat) is an important issue, where there is zero visibility in thick, black smoke. The radiation penetrates the firefighter's face-piece, allowing him or her to approximate the direction to the source of the most intense heat and direct the hose stream in that direction.

Though it depends what is actually burning, fire blankets are the most useful. If none is available a wet towel is a useful substitute. Other than these you should not 'throw' anything on a fire.
Home fire extinguishers are readily available and they will state what type of fires they are intended for.

the word exit.

Yes, smoke is a combination of hot gases and particulates (e.g. soot, fly ash).

smoked bacon lol

The National Electrical Code® is published as NFPA 70, the NEC®, in addition to NFPA 70A for one- and two-family dwellings, NFPA 70B for Electrical Equipment Maintenance and NFPA 70E, the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®.

0.10 gpm over 3000 square foot area.

No

The need to have lit exit signs is based on the location of the hospital. The only way to know if it is a law is to check with your local authorities.