4.1 Introduction To Fire FIghting System

BST151-BUILDING
SERVICES I
TOPIC 4:
FIRE FIGHTING
SYSTEM 4.1 INTRODUCTION TO FIRE FIGHTING
CONTEN
TS
01 Introduction to Fire Fighting System
02 Fire Safety Requirement
03 Fire Growth
04 Fire Risk Assessment

INTRODUCT
ION
TO FIRE
FIGHTING
Fire safety in buildings is of utmost importance to protect occupants and
prevent damage to property. In Malaysia, the legal framework for fire
SYSTEM
safety is governed by the Fire Services Act 1988 and the Fire Services
Regulations 2013. These regulations establish the requirements for fire
safety in buildings, including design, construction, maintenance, and
operation.
FIRE SAFETY
1
BUILDING DESIGN
2
The design of buildings must take
into account fire safety
3
REQUIREMENTS
FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
Buildings must be equipped with
fire protection systems such as fire
BUILDING MATERIALS
The materials used in the

construction of buildings must be
considerations, such as the size and alarms, fire extinguishers, and fire-resistant and meet the relevant
layout of the building, the number sprinkler systems. These systems standards. For example, walls and
of occupants, and the potential fire must be regularly maintained and floors must be constructed using
hazards. Buildings must be tested to ensure they are in fire-resistant materials, and doors
designed to provide adequate working order. and windows must be able to resist
means of escape, such as multiple fire for a specified period.
exits and escape routes that are
well-lit and clearly marked.
FIRE SAFETY
4 REQUIREMENTS
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FIRE SAFETY
MANAGEMENT
Electrical systems must be Buildings must have a fire safety
installed and maintained in management plan in place, which
accordance with the relevant includes regular fire drills, training
standards to prevent electrical fires. for staff and occupants, and clear
This includes regular inspections procedures for reporting and
and maintenance of electrical responding to fires.
equipment and wiring.
FIRE
Fire growth stages refer to the different phases that a fire
goes through as it develops and spreads. Understanding the
fire growth stages is important for fire safety professionals,
firefighters, and building occupants because it helps them to
GROWT
identify the behavior of the fire and take appropriate action
to control or extinguish it.
1 INCIPIENT
ThisSTAGE
is the initial stage of a fire, where it is just starting
2 GROWTH
STAGE
In this
H
stage, the fire is starting to grow rapidly, and
and is usually small. The fuel source is being heated, flames are becoming visible. The fire is producing a lot
and combustion is just beginning to occur. At this of heat and smoke, and it may start to spread to other
stage, the fire can still be easily controlled with a fire nearby combustibles. This is the most dangerous stage
extinguisher or by removing the fuel source. of the fire, and it is critical to evacuate the building and
call for professional help.
FIRE
GROWT
H
3 FULLY DEVELOPED 4 DECAY
STAGE
At this stage, the fire has reached its maximum growth STAGE
In the final stage, the fire is running out of fuel and the
potential and is consuming all available fuel. The flames begin to decrease in intensity. The fire is
flames are intense, and the fire is producing a lot of producing less heat and smoke, and it may go out on its
heat and smoke. This is a very dangerous stage, and it own if there is no more fuel. However, it is important
can be difficult for firefighters to control the fire to continue monitoring the area for several hours after
without specialized equipment. the fire is extinguished, as there may be hot spots that
FIRE RISK
ASSESSM
Fire risk assessment is a process that is conducted to
identify potential fire hazards and evaluate the level of
risk associated with those hazards. In Malaysia, fire
risk assessments are regulated by the Fire Services Act
ENT
• Identify Potential Fire Hazards
• Evaluate the Level of Risk
1988 and the Fire Services Regulations 2013. The • Identify Control Measures
assessments must be conducted by a competent person
• Record Findings and Develop an Action
and should be reviewed and updated regularly.
• Plan
Review and Update the Assessment
BST151-BUILDING
SERVICES I
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