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FIRE PREVENTION VERSUS FIRE PROTECTION

FIRE PREVENTION FIRE PROTECTION


Prevention can occur through successful Prevention will never be 100 percent
action on the heat source, the fuel source, or successful. Therefore, it is necessary
the behavior that brings them together. to plan and design to mitigate damages
when fire occurs. This process is
referred to as fire protection.
Examples :
Houskeeping Program : Housekeeping can Fire protection includes the use of
eliminate unwanted fuel sources and ignition active systems such as automatic
sources. detection systems and passive fire-
protection systems that stop fire and
smoke
Inspection Program : Inspection programs can The National Fire Protection
effectively identify fire ignition and fuel Association (NFPA) describes fire
protection as a series of six

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hazards, then take appropriate steps to opportunities to intervene against a
eliminate them. hostile fire, arrayed along a time line
of potential growth in fire severity
Effective fire prevention requires vigilance, 1. Prevent the fire entirely.
action, and cooperation 2. Slow the initial growth of the fire.
3. Detect fire early, permitting
effective intervention before the fire
becomes too severe.
4. Provide ability for automatic or
manual suppression.
5. Provide ability to confine the fire in
a space.
6. Move the occupants to a safe
location

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