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SPONSOR CPD PROGRAMME | FIRE PROTECTION Module 177 April 2021 Name (please print)........................................................................................ Job title ............................................................................................................... Organisation ..................................................................................................... 1. Which of these is not specifically included in the basic requirements for the CPR? A Capital cost of product B Hygiene, health and the environment C Mechanical resistance and stability D Safety in case of fire E Sustainable use of natural resources 2. Which of the following standards would be most appropriate for the conformity tests of smoke-extraction ducts serving a single compartment? A BS 476-24:1987 B BS EN 12101-7:2011 C BS EN 1366-8:2004 D BS EN 1366-9:2008 E EN 15871 Address ............................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Postcode ........................................................................................................... Email ................................................................................................................... Are you a member of CIBSE? If so, please state your membership number: .................................................................................. The CIBSE Journal CPD Programme B 3. What does the acronym EXAP relate to? A Example of advanced protection B Expanded form of approach C Explanation of advanced performance D Extended field of application E Extreme appendment 4. Which one of these is the only one that represents the current (as at 1 March 2021) position in the UK regarding ventilation ductwork? A Appropriate applications of BS 476-24 supersede the CPR requirements when supplying ductwork for UK use only B Multiple ducts of appropriate sizes provide an alternative for CE marking of otherwise oversized fire-rated ventilation ductwork C Smoke control ductwork may be CE marked up to 2,500mm x 1,250mm or 1,250mm diameter when applying EXAP D The maximum size of smoke-control duct that can receive a CE mark is 1,250mm x 1,000mm or 1,000mm diameter E Ventilation ductwork that passes through firecompartment walls can only receive a UKCA mark 5. What is the main recommendation, which is noted from UK industry organisations, for where ducts are proposed larger than the maximum normally allowed by the standards? A Apply the standards as set out in BS 476-24 B Employ a method of natural ventilation without ducts C Set the specification to reflect that the larger sizes will not carry a CE marking D Specify to a nonconforming standard but obtain an automatic derogation or concession from the appropriate authority E That designers are encouraged to redesign systems to comply I B a Go to www.cibsejournal.com/cpd A N Hurley, CIBSE, 222 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BS. Further reading: ASFP Technical Guidance Document TGD 20 References: 1 bit.ly/CJApr21CPD1 bit.ly/CJApr21CPD2 3 4 ASFP Technical Guidance Document TGD20 Fire test standards and the Construction 68 April 2021 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE April 21 pp65-68 CPD 177.indd 68 26/03/2021 14:47