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3 State of matter
Solid
Liquid
Gas
British Thermal Unit - (BTU) The amount of heat needed to raise the
Classification of Fires
and gases.
an appliance.
Protection (BFP).
off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with the air near
the surface. At this temperature, the ignited vapors will flash, but
in the path of the fire or allow the fire to burn until all fuel
is consumed.
(oxidation) process.
Heat Transfer
air or liquid.
These compounds may be unstable and release their heat very quickly or
liquid. Some acids, when dissolved, give off sufficient heat to pose
compounds.
Phases of Fire
Products of Combustion
Fire gases
Flame
Heat
Smoke
is Senior Superintendent.
rank is Superintendent.
is Chief Inspector.
and municipality.
Fire Station.
in the service.
In no case shall any officer who has retired or is retirable
Jail Bureau.
The Chief of the Fire Bureau and Chief of the Jail Bureau
RA 9514 - this act shall be known as the fire code of the Philippines
heat produced.
with water to a point where it does not produce sufficient vapor to burn.
Vapor Density - the density of a particular gas or vapor relative
Administrator - Any person who acts as agent of the owner and ma nages
cellulose material.
as base.
Combustible Fiber - Any readily ignitable and free burning fiber such
as cotton, oakum, rags, waste cloth, waste paper, kapok, hay, straw,
used in commerce.
C (100 F).
Corrosive Liquid - Any liquid which causes fire when in contact with
materials attached to and extending below the bottom chord of the roof
the more volatile from the less volatile parts and then cooling and
substance.
Dust - A finely powdered substance which, when mixed with air in the
or protective purposes.
the fire.
Fire Lane - The portion of a roadway or public way that should be kept
Fire Protective and Fire Safety Device - Any device intended for the
equipment such as fire blankets, helmets, fire suits, gloves and other
garments that may be put on or worn by persons to protect themselves
during fire.
floor of origin and de lay their spread to other parts of the building
by means of smoke sealed and fire resistant doors, walls and floors.
Flash Point - The minimum temperature at which any material gives off
percussion.
Hose Box - A box or cabinet where fire hoses, valves and other equipment
Owner - The person who holds the legal right of possession or title
from floor to floor, as well as from the base to the top of the
building.