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Heat Transfer Conduction – What is a “k” value? Convection Radiation
Heat Transfer What would conduction, convection, and radiation have to do with fires and build design?
Combustion What is required for combustion to occur? What are the different classes of fuels? How can you use the different classes of fuels to prevent or extinguish fires?
Products of Combustion What are the major products of combustion?
Flame Spread Describe the implications of flame spread involving materials and interior finishes and life safety How do they determine flame spread of materials? Are there any “regulations” with regards to flame spread and materials?
NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers – Selection – Placement – Installation, Maintenance, Inspection – Hydrostatic Testing
OSHA Standards : Portable Fire Extinguishers