TECHNICAL DRAWING

School Based Assessment

Name: Shaquan Lampkin

Candidate No:
Centre Number: 09007
Subject: Industrial Technology-Building
Teacher: Cary Gillis
School: The Bishops’ High School
Topic: Fires and Fire Fighting Equipment
Contents
Types of fires ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Class A Fires ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Class B Fires ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Class C Fires ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Class D Fires ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Class F/K Fires ........................................................................................................................................ 3

Fire Fighting Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 4

Colour Codes for Fire Extinguishers ........................................................................................................ 5
Fire Hydrants .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Fire Hose ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Using A Fire Extinguisher .......................................................................................................................... 8
Safety Procedures and Guidelines for the Various Ranges of Fires ....................................................... 9
Storage and Maintenance of a fire extinguisher..................................................................................... 10
References .................................................................................................................................................. 11

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 Types of fires
There are a total of six different types of fires. These differences are determined
by their classification. These are:

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class F/Class K

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 Class A Fires

Class A fires are referred to as fires which originate from sources which include
ordinary combustible material. These materials are textiles, paper, wood, and plastic. These fires
are the most common and are handled by all fire extinguishers except ones which contain carbon
dioxide gas.

Class B Fires
Class B fires are fires regarded as liquid fires which use flammable liquids as a basis for
fuel. Sources of this type of fire include: petroleum grease, oil paints, gasoline and kerosine.
These fires are extinguished using all fire extinguishers except the water fire extinguisher.

Class C Fires
Class C fires are defined as fires which require an electrical component as a fuel source,
such as exposed wiring. These fires are common in areas which require a high consumption of
electricity. Some common sources of this type of fire are: Faulty electrical outlets, electrical outlet
misuse, or overloaded sockets. Only the carbon dioxide gas, vaporizing foam and dry powder fire
extinguisher are capable of extinguishing this type of fire.

Class D Fires
Class D fires are fires which require a combustible metal as a fuel base. Sources of this
type of fire are flammable metals which are: Aluminium, Magnesium, Potassium and Titanium.
These fires are mostly common in laboratories, the sources of them (the mentioned metals and
many others) are also used in the production industry.

Class F/K Fires

Class F/K fires include fires which use cooking oils, animal oils or fats as a fuel base.

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 Fire Fighting Equipment
Fire Extinguishers

Similarly, to the types of fires, there are different types of fire extinguishers for each type
of fire. Certain extinguishers can be used for multiple types of fires. The types of fire
extinguishers are:
Class A - Class A extinguishers will extinguish fires with ordinary combustibles such as
wood and paper as a fuel source (Class A Fires).
Class B - Class B extinguishers are for use on flammable liquids or liquified gas such as
kerosene and gasoline. (Class B Fires)
Class C - Class C extinguishers are ideal for only use on electrically fuelled fires. (Class
C Fires)
Class D - Class D extinguishers are designed for use on flammable metals.
(Class D Fires)

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 Colour Codes for Fire Extinguishers

The Colour codes for Fire Extinguishers are:

1. Red - Water
2. French Blue - Dry Powder
3. Pale Cream - Foam
4. Black - Carbon Dioxide Gas
5. Emerald Green - Vaporizing Foam

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 Fire Hydrants

A fire hydrant is a fixture or fitting in a street designed to give access to rapidly

flowing water, to aid fire fighters in quelling a fire.
There are two types of a fire hydrants:

Wet Barrel: This has a constant supply of water.

Dry Barrel: This type of fire hydrant has a valve for which water must be stored in the
hydrant for later use.

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 Fire Hose

A fire hose is a high-pressure hose used to extinguish fires with aid of a fire hydrant.
If the diameter of a fire hose is small, more pressure is required. Fire hoses must be thoroughly
dried after use because water can cause deterioration of the hose. The two main types of fire
hoses are:

Suction Hose: These transfer water from one end of the hose to the other.

Delivery hose: Delivery hoses delivery pressurized water onto the fire.

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 Using A Fire Extinguisher
Safety Guidelines and Procedures Before Fighting fires, always make sure to remember P.A.S.S

1. P- Pull the pin between the handles

2. A- Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire (6-10 feet away)
3. S- Squeeze the handle
4. S- Sweep the nozzle from side to side at the base of the fire
5. The workplace must be kept clean at all times.
6. All combustible materials which are regarded as waste must be disposed of properly.
7. Keep all fire-starting sources away from the respected fuel.
8. Training on fire safety must be conducted regularly.
9. The use of flammable liquids must be kept to a minimum.
10. All emergency exits must be properly labelled and visible at all times.

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 Safety Procedures and Guidelines for the Various Ranges of Fires

Make sure you have followed R. A. C. E

R.A.C.E:

R – Remove everyone from the area

A – Pull the fire alarm to inform everyone of the fire if they have not been evacuated

C – Contain the fire within the room by closing the door and sealing off all entry points for air

E – Extinguish the fire or evacuate remaining people within the area.

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 Storage and Maintenance of a fire extinguisher
You must ensure that:

• The pressure is at the recommended level. On extinguishers equipped with a gauge (such
as that shown on the right), the needle should be in the green zone - not too high and not
too low.

• The nozzle or other parts are not hindered in any way.

• There are no dents, leaks, rust, chemical deposits and/or other signs of abuse/wear. Wipe
off any corrosive chemicals, oil, gunk etc. that may have deposited on the extinguisher.

• Check that there is a visible instruction label on the fire extinguisher, and that it is legible
in case of emergency.

• Make sure that no modifications were made to the fire extinguisher that might affect its
performance level.

• Fire extinguishers should be kept in the open, since they are intended to stand out from
their surroundings.

• They must be stored 5 feet off the ground.

• They should never be stored near any heat sources.

• Fire extinguishers should be stored in kitchens since that is where 65% of fires tend to
start.

• Fire extinguishers should be stored in other important rooms, in case of a fire starting in a
place.

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 CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT

MARK SCHEME

SUBJECT: TECHNICAL DRAWING PROFICIENCY: TECHNICAL

YEAR:

CENTRE #: CANDIDATE #: TERRITORY: NAME OF TEACHER:

PRESENTATION /ORGANISATION OF PORTFOLIO

SECTION 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNICAL DRAWING

PRACTICAL
Knowledge MARKS APPLICATION MARKS MARKS
ABILITY

MAX MAX MAX

Knowledge of: 4 Application of: 4 4

• Theory of • Theory of
Specific Specific objectives
objectives 1A.1 – 1A.10;
1A.1 – 1A.10; • 1B.1 and 1B.2.
• 1B.1 and
1B.2.

SECTION 1 4 4
TOTAL
MARKS

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