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Fire Fighting Systems in Hospitals

The document discusses fire protection systems for hospitals including classifications of fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems. It covers topics like dry riser systems, wet riser systems, down comers, yard hydrants, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, static water storage tanks, and provides a case study of fire protection in a trauma centre.

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Fire Fighting Systems in Hospitals

The document discusses fire protection systems for hospitals including classifications of fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems. It covers topics like dry riser systems, wet riser systems, down comers, yard hydrants, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, static water storage tanks, and provides a case study of fire protection in a trauma centre.

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Table of Contents

Abstract 1
Introduction 2
1. Role Of Fire Fighting In Hospital 5
1.1: Risk Measures 5
1.2: Objectives And Applications 5
1.3: Tolerable Fire Risk Criteria For Hospitals 5
1.4: Methodology 6
1.5: General Limitations 6
2. Fire Protection In Hospitals 7
2.1: The Ideal Hospital 7
2.2: Prerequisites And Difficulties 8
3. Environmental Influences 10
3.1: Evacuation Strategy 10
4. Classification 11
4.1: Types Of Installation 11
4.2: Water Supply 11
4.3: Pump Capacity (In 1/Min) 11
5. Fire Extinguisher 12
5.1: Extinguisher Ratings 12
5.2 Types Of Extinguishers 14
6. Abc Dry Chemical 15
7. Bc Dry Chemical 17
8. Water Extinguishers 19
9. Carbon Dioxide 22
10. Class K Extinguisher 24
11. Water Mist 25
12. Class D Extinguisher 27
13. Foam Extinguishers 28
14. Size & Placement 30
15. Installation, Marking 31
16. Hose Reel Systems 32
17. Dry Riser 34
18. Wet / Dry Riser 35
18.1: Maintenance And Operation Of Wet Riser System 36
18.2: Maintenance Requirement Of System Components 36
18.3: Wet Riser Shaft 38
19. Down Comer 39
20. Yard Hydrant (External Hydrant) 41
21. What is a Sprinkler System? 44
21.1: Life Safety Considerations 44
21.2 The Codes 44
21.3 Types of Systems 45
21.4 Wet Pipe System 46
21.5: Dry Pipe Sprinkler 48
21.6: Deluge Sprinkler 53
21.7: Pre-Action Sprinkler 54
21.8: Fire Department Connection (FDC) 64
21.9: FD Operations 67
21.10 Sprinkler System Failures 68
22. Manually Operated Electric Fire Alarm System 69
22.1: Fire Alarm Pull Station 69
22.2: Fire Alarm Systems 70
22.3: Automatic Ditection And Alarm System 75
23. Static Water Storage Tank 81
23.1: Terrace Pump 81
23.2: Arrangement Of Pumps 82
23.3: Water Supplies And Pumping Arrangements 83
23.4: Water Tank 84
24. Case Study Of Trauma Centre 86
25. Conclusion 95

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