B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Fire and Industrial Safety Management
FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
(Upto 2015 batch)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A x 3 15)
Answer all questions.
1. List the types of fire and explain the behaviour of each.
2. Distinguish and differentiate active and passive fire
protection system.
3. Define Halon system and list the needs of its
replacement.
4. Differentiate Exists and Egress.
5. List out the hazards in LPG and SO3.
Part B x 12 60)
Answer all questions.
6. Explain any two types of explosion.
Or
Explain the following terms
Toxicity of products of combustion
Fire properties of solids.
Sub. Code
12
CP-8094
2
Wk 14
7. Define the following terms and explain how its
helps for fire fighting.
Fire watches
Hoses
Monitors.
Or
How do the fire alarms and fire sirens are
maintained? Explain about the maintenance of fire
trucks.
8. List out the selection criteria of sprinklers and fire
hydrants.
Or
How do the CO2 system and foam system are
helpful in fire protection.
9. Explain briefly about the fire safety requirements
for high rise buildings.
Or
Structural fire protection and structural integrity
are mandatory for fire safety in buildings. Justify
the statement.
10. Explain the principles and parameters of explosion.
Or
How the petroleum act in India is helpful for the
systems for the protection of building during
explosion?
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