CSU FIR3305 All Assignments Latest 2019 February Question # 00599113 Course Code : FIR3305 Subject: Education Due on: 03/08/2019 Posted On: 03/08/2019 05:35 AM Tutorials: 1 Rating: 4.8/5

FIR3305
Fire Protection Structure and Systems

Unit I
Essay

Instructions

Imagine that a planned unit development consisting of large
single-family homes is being proposed in your jurisdiction. The developer
recently completed a similar project in a neighboring city that required
residential sprinklers to be installed in the homes. Although residential
sprinklers are not required in your jurisdiction, the planning committee would
like information in order to help them decide if residential sprinklers should
be included in the new development. To help them with their decision, they have
requested that the fire department provide information explaining fire behavior
in a home and the benefits of smoke detectors and residential sprinklers.

Assume the role of a representative from the fire
department, and prepare a two-page report for the planning committee that
addresses the items listed below.

Explain how fire can develop in a single family home.

Explain why water is used as an extinguishing agent and how
it extinguishes fires.

Explain the benefits of installing fire protection systems
(smoke detection and fire sprinklers) in single-family homes. As a part of your
discussion of the benefits of residential sprinklers, include specific
residential sprinkler experience data (fatalities, fire loss) from at least one
community that has enacted residential sprinkler legislation.

Support your assignment with at least two sources from the
CSU Online Library. All information from outside sources must be referenced;
paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.

FIR3305
Fire Protection Structure and Systems

Unit II
Scholarly Activity

Instructions

Assume that you currently serve as the fire inspector for a
municipal fire department and are considered as the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ). A newly planned community is being developed within your
jurisdiction, and you have the authority to approve the fire protection water
supply system prior to installation. Additionally, you will be responsible for
ensuring that inspections and testing of the fire protection water supply
system is completed prior to the certification of any occupancy within the
planned community. The planned community includes single-family dwellings;
multi-family dwellings; commercial buildings, including businesses and
mercantile occupancies; and assembly occupancies.

As a part of your responsibilities as a fire inspector, you
are to ensure that the appropriate type of hydrant is installed and that
spacing is in accordance with the local code based on the occupancy types.
Compile a report that includes the elements listed below.

Identify the type of hydrant to be installed, and explain
why that type of hydrant was chosen.

Describe how the new hydrants would be inspected and tested.

Provide the spacing requirements based on your local
jurisdiction’s requirements or policies (this should be where you work or where
you reside).

Include a diagram detailing these spacing requirements, and
note any local challenges.

List what the maintenance and inspection requirements will
be and who will be responsible for handling each of those tasks.

Your report should be two pages in length. Any sources used,
including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material
must have accompanying citations. Any references and citations used should be
in APA style.

FIR3305
Fire Protection Structure and Systems

Unit III
PowerPoint Presentation

Instructions

Imagine that the fire marshal has asked you to give a
presentation to a group of new fire academy students. The presentation will be
about fire sprinkler systems. Using a building with sprinklers within your
response area as the basis for your presentation, create a PowerPoint
presentation that provides the information listed below.

Slide 1: Include a title slide.

Slide 2: Explain the effectiveness of automatic sprinklers
in terms of life safety.

Slide 3: Discuss one common myth relating to automatic
extinguishing agents.

Slide 4: Identify at least two types of automatic sprinkler
heads and one type of specialty sprinkler.

Slide 5: Define temperature ratings, response time, and
deflector components of sprinklers.

Slide 6: Differentiate between wet-pipe and dry-pipe
sprinkler systems.

Slide 7: Explain deluge systems and pre-action systems.

Slide 8: Explain how a residential sprinkler system differs
from a wet-pipe system in a commercial occupancy.

Slide 9: Explain impairments to proper sprinkler system
operation and what can be done to avoid such impairments.

Slide 10: Include a references slide.

Include graphics to support your slides. Be sure to use APA
format for citations and references, where applicable. Your presentation must
be a minimum of eight slides, not counting the title and reference slides.

Click here to access a webinar created by the Writing
Center, which discusses PowerPoint best practices.

FIR3305
Fire Protection Structure and Systems

Unit IV
Assessment

Question 1

There are a variety of standpipe systems, which are
installed based on the conditions and operations within a building. List and
describe the components included in a standpipe system. What type of standpipe
system would you install in a 40-story residential high-rise (apartment
building), and why? Describe how firefighters can benefit from preplanning the
system you selected.

Your response must be a minimum of 75 words.

Question 2

Discuss the similarities and differences between traditional
water-based fire sprinkler systems and water spray/water mist systems. Explain
the application for water spray and water mist systems.

Your response must be a minimum of 75 words.

Question 3

Discuss reasons why a specialized water-based fire
protection system may be installed. Review the similarities and differences
between specialized water-based fire protection systems and automatic standard
fire sprinkler systems.

Your response must be a minimum of 75 words.

Question 4

A petrochemical facility within your jurisdiction is adding
a large flammable liquid storage area. The local building official has asked to
meet with you to discuss fire suppression system options for a new storage
area. He indicates that he is aware that there are compressed air foam systems
(CAFS), low-expansion foam systems, and high-expansion foam systems, but he is
unsure which system should be installed. Explain which system is most applicable
in this situation and why.

Your response must be a minimum of 75 words.

FIR3305 Fire
Protection Structure and Systems

Unit V
Assessment

Question 1

A restaurant in your jurisdiction recently experienced a
release of their age-old dry chemical hood system. The servicing technician has
informed the owner that he must replace his old system with a UL300 compliant
system. The owner has asked you to outline the provisions of UL300 and to
explain the reason for changing to a wet chemical system.

Your response must be a minimum of 75 words.

Question 2

Describe why it would or would not be appropriate to use a
dry chemical extinguishing system in a total flooding application for sensitive
computer equipment. Based on your analysis, provide an alternative
recommendation. Identify an extinguishing agent discussed in the course
textbook that might be considered as an effective replacement. Describe why the
agent you selected is an effective replacement.

Your response must be a minimum of 75 words.

Question 3

A research and development facility is being built in your
jurisdiction. As a part of the pre-construction meeting, you have been asked to
discuss alternative extinguishing systems with the business owner. He has
indicated that he prefers to install halon systems to protect various
operations because they have successfully used them in other facilities.
Explain why halon is no longer manufactured in the United States. Identify an
extinguishing agent discussed in the course textbook that might be considered
as an effective replacement. Describe why the agent you selected is an
effective replacement.

Your response must be a minimum of 75 words.

Question 4

Over the years, there have been a number of injuries and
deaths attributed to intentional or accidental discharge of carbon dioxide
systems. List and explain applications for which carbon dioxide is effective
and applications where carbon dioxide is not effective. Discuss the safeguards
that could be incorporated into carbon dioxide systems that could reduce the
number of injuries and deaths resulting for system discharge.

Your response must be a minimum of 75 words.

FIR3305
Fire Protection Structure and Systems

Unit VI
Assessment

Question 1

Newer technology in fire alarm systems allows for the use of
addressable initiating devices and notification appliances. Explain advantages
of this technology for firefighters responding to a fire alarm activation in a
high-rise building.

Your response must be a minimum of 75 words.

Question 2

What type of fire alarm and detection systems are required
to be installed in assembly occupancies and educational occupancies? What
conditions, situations, or circumstances contribute to the requirement for such
systems?

Your response must be a minimum of 75 words.

Question 3

Describe the technology used in special detection devices
(e.g., gas, UV/IR, video), and describe the means in which the technology
operates. Provide one example of where this type of detection would be
installed to ensure life safety and property protection.

Your response must be a minimum of 75 words.

Question 4

Traditionally, fire alarm systems involved only audible
notification appliances. Recently, the codes have changed, requiring audible
and visible notification appliances. Discuss situations where visible
notification appliances would be required.

Your response must be a minimum of 75 words.

FIR3305
Fire Protection Structure and Systems

Unit VII
PowerPoint Presentation

Instructions

You have been asked by a local company to conduct a training
session for their staff on portable extinguishers. You will discuss the
classifications, rating system, placement, use, maintenance, and testing of
portable fire extinguishers. Create a PowerPoint presentation that includes the
items listed below.

Discuss the five portable extinguisher classifications.

Explain the portable extinguisher rating system.

Outline the placement of portable extinguishers (including
mounting requirements).

Explain fire extinguisher operation and use.

Review extinguisher maintenance and testing requirements.

Support your assignment with at least two sources from the
CSU Online Library. All information from outside sources used must be
referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA
citations.

Include at least two graphics to support the information in
your presentation. Your presentation must be a minimum of seven slides, not
counting the title and reference slides.

Click here to access a webinar created by the Writing
Center, which discusses PowerPoint best practices.

FIR3305
Fire Protection Structure and Systems

Unit VIII
Essay

Instructions

Throughout the course, we have covered the fire protection
and life safety systems that may be found in buildings. These systems are
designed for occupant safety, firefighter safety, and property protection. For
the final assignment of the course, you will write an essay that outlines the
primary components and application for each system listed below, and you are to
explain how each system provides for occupant and firefighter safety:

wet-pipe sprinkler system in a public assembly occupancy,

standpipe system in a high-rise,

fire detection and alarm system in a school,

wet chemical system in a commercial kitchen,

foam suppression system in an aircraft hangar, and

smoke management system in a covered mall.

Your essay must be three pages in length (not counting the
title and reference pages), and it must contain at least two references.
References may include the course textbook, Internet sources, professional journal
articles, or other resources related to the profession. All sources must be
properly referenced both in-text and on the references page. Make sure to
follow APA format.