CITB Managers Fire Safety Management 2

Question 1

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, how often must a fire risk assessment be reviewed?

Accepted Answer

Regularly, and whenever there is reason to suspect it is no longer valid or there has been a significant change

Answer

Every 12 months as a legal requirement

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Every 6 months

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Only after a fire incident

Question 2

A construction site has multiple levels of temporary accommodation (site offices and welfare facilities). What specific fire safety provision is essential?

Accepted Answer

At least two independent escape routes from each level

Answer

A single central staircase is always sufficient

Answer

Escape routes only need to be planned for the ground floor

Answer

Fire safety provisions are not required for temporary buildings

Question 3

What type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for use on electrical fires?

Accepted Answer

CO2 extinguisher

Answer

Water extinguisher

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Foam extinguisher

Answer

Wet chemical extinguisher

Question 4

What is the purpose of compartmentation in fire safety management on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To divide the building into fire-resisting compartments to limit fire spread and protect escape routes

Answer

To create storage areas for flammable materials

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To separate different trades working on site

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To control access to the site

Question 5

A manager discovers that emergency escape routes on a construction site are being used to store materials. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately clear the escape routes and implement measures to prevent recurrence

Answer

Allow it if the materials are non-combustible

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Report it at the next site meeting

Answer

Only clear the routes during fire drills

Question 6

Under HSE construction site fire safety guidance, what information must be included on a site fire safety plan?

Accepted Answer

The location of fire hazards, escape routes, assembly points, firefighting equipment, and emergency contacts

Answer

Only the location of fire extinguishers

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Only the emergency phone numbers

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Only the assembly point location