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    L3C3

    THE INSTITUTION OF FIRE ENGINEERS


    Founded 1918 • Incorporated 1924

    IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations,


    Fire Safety and Management

    Unit 3: Fire Safety


    (L505/5750)

    Friday 12 March 2021

    9.00 - 10.00

    Instructions to Candidates

    1. You must record all of your answers in the answer book provided.

    2. You must answer all of the questions.

    3. The marks available for each question are shown at the end of the question.
    Questions may be answered in any order. You should follow the instructions
    provided in the question when composing answers.

    4. At the end of the examination, the answer book and this question paper will be
    collected by the invigilators. You will not be allowed to keep any examination
    stationery.

    5. The time allowed for this examination is one hour.

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    L3C3 Fire Safety March 2021
    Question 1 - Building Construction and Fire Resistance

    a) Describe the factors that affect the stability of a brick load bearing wall when
    involved in fire.
    (4 marks)

    b) Describe the structure of sandwich panels and explain the hazards presented by
    sandwich panels in a fire.
    (6 marks)

    Question 2 – Building Materials and Systems and Fire Resistance

    a) Plastics are used in a variety of construction materials, finishes and furnishings.


    Describe the factors that affect the performance of plastics in fire.
    (5 marks)

    b) In relation to building construction, explain the term “sacrificial timber” and describe
    how this provides protection in a fire.
    (3 marks)

    Question 3 – Fixed Installations (Water)

    a) One of the categories of design for sprinkler heads is the glass bulb type. Describe
    how glass bulb sprinkler heads operate.
    (6 marks)

    b) Describe the operation and effects of a water mist system and give one example
    of a situation where this type of system might be used.
    (6 marks)

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    Question 4 - Fixed Installations (Non-Water)

    Explain how an inert gas installation operates to extinguish fire.


    (4 marks)

    Question 5 – Fire Warning and Detection Systems

    a) Describe the operation of beam smoke detectors and give an example of a


    situation where this type of detector would be appropriate.
    (4 marks)

    b) Describe four actions that can be taken to reduce false alarms from automatic fire
    alarm systems.
    (4 marks)

    Question 6 - Fire Safety Practice

    a) Describe four reasons for carrying out fire drills.


    (4 marks)

    b) Describe four reasons for carrying out a review of a fire risk assessment.
    (4 marks)

    Total Marks Available for this Examination: 50 Marks

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