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Understanding Means of Egress and Fire Safety

The document outlines definitions and regulations related to fire safety, including the concept of 'Means of Egress' as a route of exit from a building to a public way. It also discusses the Revised Fire Code of the Philippines, inspection requirements, and the responsibilities of the Bureau of Fire Protection in enforcing fire safety measures. Additionally, it covers various fire safety terms, inspection procedures, and penalties for non-compliance.
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Understanding Means of Egress and Fire Safety

The document outlines definitions and regulations related to fire safety, including the concept of 'Means of Egress' as a route of exit from a building to a public way. It also discusses the Revised Fire Code of the Philippines, inspection requirements, and the responsibilities of the Bureau of Fire Protection in enforcing fire safety measures. Additionally, it covers various fire safety terms, inspection procedures, and penalties for non-compliance.
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• The term "Means of Egress" means?

Where fire hydrants are located.


It is the way where water drains out from building.
It is a continuous and unobstructed route of entry to any point in a building, structure or facility.
It is a continuous and unobstructed route of exit from one point in a building, structure or facility to a public
way.

MEANS OF EGRESS
The term "Means of Egress" means?
Where fire hydrants are located.
It is the way where water drains out from building.
It is a continuous and unobstructed route of entry to any point in a building, structure or facility.
It is a continuous and unobstructed route of exit from one point in a building, structure or facility to a public
way.

• What is R.A. 9514 also known as?


• The Act shall be known as the "Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2009".
• The Act shall be known as the "Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008".
• The Act shall be known as the "Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2007".
• The Act shall be known as the "Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2010".
• A building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits or fire escapes
• Fire lane
• Fire escape
• Fire Hazard
• Firetrap
• The portion of a roadway or public way that should be kept opened and unobstructed at all times for the
expedient operation of fire fighting units.
• Fire lane
• Fire Department Access Road
• Exit Discharge
• Fire Trap
• Act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard
• Abatement
• Fire trap
• Fire hazard
• Fire resistance
• Any condition or act that increases or may cause an increase in the probability of the occurrence of fire, or
which may obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere with firefighting operations and the safeguarding of life and
property.
• Fire trap
• Fire Hazard
• Fire
• Fire wall
• Any person actually occupying and using a building or portions thereof by virtue of a lease contract with the
owner or administrator or by permission or sufferance of the latter.
• Occupancy
• Occupant
• Occupant Load
• Administrator
• What is the enclosed space of passage that extends from floor to floor as well as from the base to the top of the
building?
• Sprinkler system
• vertical shaft
• standpipe
• vestibule
Vestibule- A passage hall or antechamber between the outer doors and the interior parts of a house or building
• What is the enclosed space of passage that extends from floor to floor as well as from the base to the top of the
building?
• Sprinkler system
• vertical shaft
• standpipe
• vestibule
• The ______________ shall be conducted as a pre-requisite to grant permits and/or licenses by local government
or other government agencies.
fire safety inspection
fire safety inspection certificate
fire safety evaluation clearance
fire extinguisher

Section 5. Responsibility for the Enforcement of this Code. - This Code shall be administered and enforced by the
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), under the direct supervision and control of the Chief of the Bureau of Fire
Protection, through the hierarchy of organization as provided for in Chapter VI of Republic Act No. 6975. with the
approval of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the BFP, is hereby
authorized to:
Designate a fire safety inspector through his/her duly authorized representative, who shall conduct an inspection
of every building or structure within his area of responsibility at least once a year and every time the owner,
administrator or occupant shall renew his/her business permit or permit to operate;
No occupancy permit, business or permit to operate shall be issued without securing a Fire Safety
Inspection Certification (FSIC) from the Chief, BFP, or his/her duly authorized representative;
Section 7. Inspections, Safety Measures, Fire Safety, Constructions, and Protective and/or Warning Systems. -
As may be defined and provided in the Rules and Regulations, owners, administrators or occupants of buildings,
structures and their premises or facilities and other responsible persons shall be required to comply with the
following, as may be appropriate:
a. Inspection Requirement - A fire safety inspection shall be conducted by the Chief, BFP or his duly authorized
representative as prerequisite to the grants of permits and/or licenses by local governments and other government
agencies concerned, for the:
(1) Use or occupancy of buildings, structures, facilities or their premises including the installation or fire protection
and fire safety equipment, and electrical system in any building structure or facility; and
(2) Storage, handling and/or use of explosives or of combustible, flammable, toxic and other hazardous materials;

• The ______________ shall be conducted as a pre-requisite to grant permits and/or licenses by local government
or other government agencies.
• fire safety inspection
• fire safety inspection certificate
• fire safety evaluation clearance
• fire extinguisher
• What is normally open device installed inside an air duct system which automatically closes to restrict the
passage of smoke or fire?
• Jumper
• Damper
• Shutter
• Duct
Jumper-piece of metal or an electrical conductor used to bypass a safety device in an electrical system.
Damper-
Shutter-
Duct-A continuous passageway for the transmission of air
• What is normally open device installed inside an air duct system which automatically closes to restrict the
passage of smoke or fire?
• Jumper
• Damper
• Shutter
• Duct
• Ra 11032 streamlines Procedures for Securing FSEC and FSIC and shall in no case be Issued not longer than
how many days
• 3 days
• 3 working days
• 7 days
• 7 working days
• The FSIC already issued during the occupancy permit stage shall be sufficient as a basis for the issuance of the
FSIC for a business entity as a requirement for the business permit
• The statement is true
• The stamen is false
• The statement is either
• The statement is neither
• A CERTIFICATE issued to fire volunteers, members of fire brigades, and fire safety practitioners after
completion of the mandatory training and competency evaluations conducted by the BFP and upon submission
of documentary requirements.
• Certificate of Attendance
• Certificate of Completion
• Certificate of Competency
• Certificate of Compliance
• The Certificate of Competency for Fire Safety Practitioners shall be issued by:
• City Fire Marshal having jurisdiction
• Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction
• Regional Director
• Chief, BFP
18. FO3 cruz is a Fire Safety Inspector ( FSI ) who will inspect a certain establishment, what document should be
issued by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal authorizing the former to perform the said function?
• Travel order
• Mission order
• Inspection order
• Office Order
19. FIRE is defined by the Fire Code of the Philippines as:
• A rapid oxidation process, which is a chemical reaction resulting in the evolution of light and heat in
varying intensities;
• The active principle of burning characterized by heat and light of combustion;
• An exothermic chemical reaction that emits heat and light;
• All of the Above
20. “Where a required automatic sprinkler system is out of service for more than _________ hours in a _________
period, the owner shall notify the nearest fire station immediately and a fire watch shall be assigned until the return
of the service.”
• four, 24-hour
• four, 36-hour
• four, 48-hour
• four, 72-hour
21. Fire Code Construction Tax of 0.10% is based on ________________ the of buildings or structures to be erected
but not to exceed Php 50,000.00pesos;
• Verified Estimated Value
• Bill of Materials
• Labor & Installation
• Construction Price
22. The BFP personnel who conduct site verification and inspection on the building under construction.
• Fire Safety Enforcer
• Fire Safety Inspector
• Plan Evaluator
• PEZA Inspector
23. Owner may be allowed to execute an Affidavit of Undertaking, specifically containing, among others, the period
of completion of work, which shall not exceed up to a period of ______________.
• One Year
• six (6) months
• Two Months
• Three Months
24. In case of willful failure to correct the deficiency or abate the fire hazard as provided in the preceding
Subsection, the violator shall, upon conviction, be punished by
• Imprisonment of not less than six (6) months not more than six (6) year
• Fine not more than one hundred thousand pesos (Php 100,000.00)
• Both fine and imprisonment
• All of the above
25. Actions/Corrections to the violation/s specified in the Notice To Comply should be complied for the period not
exceeding _______?
• 3 days
• 5 days
• 10 days
• 15 days
26. What particular notice will be issued by the BFP concerned if the building plan, design and specifications do not
conform to the provisions of the RIRR of RA 9514?
• Notice to Comply
• Closure
• Notice of Disapproval (NOD)
• None of the above
27. In cases of existing buildings that when forced to comply will compromise their structural stability and/or
integrity, The person vested with the authority to approve the application for alternative and/or remedial fire safety
measures
• Chief, BFP
• Regional Director
• City/ Municipal Fire Marshal
• Fire Safety Technical Committee
28. ALL BUT ONE IS A STATEMENT ABOUT FIRE CODE FEES
• Fire Safety Inspection Fee is a fee charged for the conduct of fire safety inspection equivalent to all fees
charged by the local government, building official, or by other government agencies concerned in the
granting of pertinent permits or licenses.
• Storage Clearance Fee is a fee derived from transporting flammable and combustible materials
• Conveyance Clearance Fee is a fee derived from transporting flammable and combustible materials
• Fire Code Fines is a fee derived from the imposition of administrative fines and penalties.
29. Any party aggrieved by the action(s) or findings of the C/MFM DURING THE COURSE OF INSPECTION
may challenge the same TO THE Office of the Provincial Fire Marshal or District Fire Marshal BY FILING
_________
• Appeal
• Protest
• Motion
• Reconsideration
30. Any party aggrieved by the action(s) or findings of the C/MFM DURING THE COURSE OF INSPECTION
may challenge the same TO THE Office of the Provincial Fire Marshal or District Fire Marshal BY FILING
_________
• Appeal
• Protest
• Motion
• Reconsideration
31. What is known as the old Fire Code of the Philippines?
• Republic Act 9514
• Presidential Decree No. 1096
• Presidential Decree No. 1184
• Presidential Decree No. 1185
32. What is the identifying color of Dry Chemical fire extinguishers?
• Silver
• Red
• Green
• Blue
33. What is a piece of metal or an electrical conductor used to bypass a safety device in an electrical system?
• fuse
• jumper
• capacitor
• Circuit breaker

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