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What is the main purpose of Fire Stopping in a building?
To improve insulation
To prevent the spread of fire and smoke through openings
To reduce external noise pollution
What is a common minimum fire resistance period required for fire stopping in critical areas in buildings?
10 days
1 day
60 minutes
Which common type of Fire Stopping material expands when exposed to heat, sealing gaps?
Intumescent mastic
Mineral wool
Cementitious mortar
When installing Fire Stopping around services (e.g. pipes), what is crucial for effectiveness?
Painting the fire stopping material to match the wall colour
Ensuring a tight seal around all penetrating services
Allowing small gaps for future service additions
Who is responsible for ensuring Fire Stopping is installed within commercial buildings?
The building owner or 'responsible person'
The local council
The Health & Safety Executive
What is the term for the system of fire-resisting elements that divide a building into compartments to prevent fire spread?
Fire partitioning
Fire zoning
Compartmentation
What is the main purpose of a Fire Stopping inspection?
To estimate the cost of fire protection materials
To confirm Fire Stopping is installed correctly and maintains fire compartmentation
To ensure insurance cover is appropriate
When inspecting Fire Stopping, what should you check first?
The temperature of the room
The colour of the mastic
That access is safe and the correct drawings or plans are available
What is a key visual sign of poor Fire Stopping during an inspection?
Clean and tidy workmanship
Gaps or incomplete seals around penetrations
A bright colour label
During an inspection, what should a Fire Stop label show?
Installer, date, product, and fire rating
Paint type and wall colour
Installer’s phone number only
What is commonly used to record inspection results?
A trowel
A paint roller
A digital checklist
What should be done if a new service (pipe or cable) has been installed through a fire wall after inspection?
Re-inspect and verify compliant fire stopping is in place
Assume it’s fine if sealed
Wait until the next yearly inspection
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