Fire Resistance Questions

1. What is intumescent paint? 2. Where is intumescent paint applied in buildings and why? 3. Explain how intumescent paint works 3. Where are fire escapes usually found in buildings and why? 4. What is a refuge area in a building, where are they usually situated and why?

5. What does a sprinkler system do and where are they found in a building? 6. What is the difference between an fire alarm and a smoke detector? 7. What is a ‘Cavity Fire Barrier’ and where is it found in a building? 8. How do cavity fire barriers prevent the spread of fire in a building? 9. Why are fire escapes needed if there are already internal stairs and lifts? 10. Explain the term ‘Fire Compartment’ and explain why they are necessary in building design.

11. What is a ‘Fire Barrier’? 12. Name 3 different types of fire barriers in a building? 13. Explain why it is important to fit a fire door correctly and use intumescent door seals. 14. Why are door closers always attached to fire doors? 15. Explain how cross wall construction methods in a hotel build may improve fire safety.