A control area exists within a fully-sprinklered paint manufacturing facility. Current storage of Class IB and IC liquids total 100 gallons. If these and new Class IB and IC liquids are moved into approved liquid storage cabinets, how much more volume is permitted to be stored above the current 100 gallons? a. 20 gallons b. 140 gallons c. 380 gallons d. 480 gallons Solution | Posted 09/28/18
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What is the foam friction loss (in head per 100 ft) and flow velocity for a 4:1 expansion foam flowing 130 gpm in a 2-1/2" schedule 40 pipe (with a c-factor of 100) most nearly? a. 4.5 ft head/100 ft pipe and 4.75 ft/s b. 8 ft head/100 ft pipe and 4.75 ft/s c. 10 ft head/100 ft pipe and 4.5 ft/s d. 30 ft head/100 ft pipe and 5.5 ft/s" Solution | Posted 09/13/18
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Historically, places of assembly have had major loss of life due to what unique building elements? a. combustible loads that aid in rapid fire growth b. inadequate exiting c. overcrowding d. all of the above Solution | Posted 09/06/18
A Level 2 Aerosol is to be boxed and stored on pallets at 15 feet with a ceiling height of 26 feet. Which of the following sprinkler protection criteria is acceptable? a. Standard Spray (K-factor at least 8.0) Sprinklers; 0.30 gpm/sqft over 2,500 sqft b. ESFR upright K14.0, quick-response, 12 sprinklers at 50 psi c. ESFR pendent K16.8, quick response, 12 sprinklers at 35 psi d. ESFR pendent K22.4, standard response, 12 sprinklers at 25 psi Solution | Posted 09/05/18
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