Qatar Civil Defence Examination

1. To what codes are fire protection systems designed to meet in the state of Qatar?
a. NFPA Codes d. Australian Safety Codes
b. International Fire Codes e. None of the above
c. Singapore Fire Code
2. What other regulations, requirements must the fire fighting system design must comply to in
the State of Qatar?
a. Qatar Civil Defence c. British Standards
Requirements d. NEMA Standards
b. ASTM Standards e. None of the above
3. As per NFPA 13, for a sprinkler with a K factor of 5.6 and a residual pressure of 1.025 bar what is
the required flow at the sprinkler head?
a. 22 GPM d. 95 GPM
b. 15 GPM e. 10 GPM
c. 30 GPM
4. Propagation of a combustion zone at a velocity that is less than the speed of sound in the un-
reacted medium.
a. Detonation d. Explosion
b. Deflagration e. None of the above
c. Conflagration
5. As per NFPA 13, what type of occupancy where the quantity and combustibility of contents are
moderate to high, stockpiles do not exceed 12ft – 3.7mtr and fires with moderate to high rates
of heat release are expected.
a. Light Hazard d. Ordinary Hazard 2
b. Extra Hazard 1 e. None of the above
c. Ordinary Hazard 1
6. NFPA 13 states that for ordinary hazard occupancy, the number of sprinklers permitted to be
supplied through a 2 ½” – 65mmØ Pipe is ______?
a. 20 Sprinklers d. 40 Sprinklers
b. 10 Sprinklers e. 60 Sprinklers
c. 30 Sprinklers
7. A 6”-150mm diameter Sprinkler System Riser will required Breeching Inlet or Fire Department
Connection comprising of
a. Two 2 ½” inlet d. Four 2 ½” inlet
b. Four 1 ½” inlet e. None of the above
c. Two 1 ½” inlet
8. NFPA 13 states that for ordinary hazard occupancy, the number of sprinkler to be supplied
through 3” – 80mmØ Pipe is ______?
a. 20 Sprinklers d. 40 Sprinklers
b. 60 Sprinklers e. 50 Sprinklers
c. 30 Sprinklers
Page 1 of 10
International Order of DeMolay 1919
Inceat Lux Tua
 9. In accordance with NFPA 14, the minimum residual pressure at the outlet of the hydraulically
most remote 2 ½” (65mm) hose connection shall be:
a. 65 PSI d. 50 PSI
b. 100 PSI e. 75 PSI
c. 120 PSI
10. QCD FSS states that one (1) rising main is provided for one or a series of floors higher that 28M
above ground, with each rising main serving not more that ______of any floor.
a. 500 m2 d. 930 m2
b. 1,000 m2 e. 250 m2
c. 750 m 2

11. What is the maximum nozzle spacing (vertically or horizontally) for water spray system?
a. 2 Meter d. 1.5 Meter
b. 2 Meter e. 1.75 Meter
c. 4 Meter
12. In NFPA 15 Water Spry Fixed System, what is the minimum operating pressure of any water spry
nozzle protecting an outdoor hazard?
a. 12 PSI d. 25 PSI
b. 16 PSI e. 7 PSI
c. 20 PSI
13. QCD FSS requirement for Private Fire Hydrant shall be sufficient to provide what pressure & flow
for the hydraulically most remote fire hydrant?
a. 50 PSI @ 100 GPM d. 100 PSI @ 750 GPM
b. 50 PSI @ 500 GPM e. 100 PSI @ 100 GPM
c. 100 PSI @ 500 GPM
14. Propagation of a combustion zone at a velocity that is greater that the speed of sound in the un-
reacted medium.
a. Detonation d. Explosion
b. Deflagration e. None of the above
c. Conflagration
15. The minimum water pressure required at any sprinkler head is?
a. 2 PSI d. 14.7 PSI
b. 7 PSI e. None of the above
c. 15 PSI
16. Deluge Sprinkler system requires ______ so that all flow water is discharged when the deluge
valve actuates.
a. Open Sprinklers
b. Special Detectors
c. Pilot Bulb
d. Water Motor Control
e. None of the above

Page 2 of 10
International Order of DeMolay 1919
Inceat Lux Tua
 17. Which of the following does not contribute or affect the overall fire hazard of a building?
a. Building construction
b. Building Occupancy
c. Travel Distance to Exits
d. Type & Extent of Fire Protection System Installed
e. Fire Hydrant water flow test
18. To comply with NFPA 13 on possible ambient temperature, the sprinkler temperature rating at
the basement shall be:
a. 57 0C d. 49 0C
b. 79 C 0 e. None of the above
c. 121 C 0

19. In the State of Qatar, what is the requirement of the fire pump to satisfy the minimum water
flow pressure capacity?
a. At least 150% flow & not less than 65% minimum pressure
b. At least 150% flow & minimum 65% pressure
c. At least 120% flow & maximum 65% pressure
d. At least 100% flow & minimum 50% pressure
e. At least 140% flow & minimum 75% pressure
20. QCD Fire Safety requires that each floor of every building shall as a minimum have a ______ that
clearly depicts using colours and symbols, the location of all fire zones, the type and location of
all initiating devices on that floor and a “YOU ARE HERE” indication.
a. Indicating Mimic Panel d. Repeater Panel
b. Zone Chart e. None of the above
c. Fire Control Panel
21. The phenomenon where the upward movement of smoke and gases ceases due to the loss of
buoyancy.
a. Evaporation d. Filtration
b. Stratification e. None of the above
c. Condensation
22. A fire detector either abnormally high temperature or rate of temperature rise or both:
a. Fire Gas Detector d. Fixed Temperature Detector
b. Combination Detector e. Smoke Detector
c. Heat Detector
23. What type of detector is required for battery to prevent an explosion hazard for that area?
a. CO Detector
b. Flame Detector
c. Hydrogen Detector
d. Smoke Detector
e. Fire Gas Detector

Page 3 of 10
International Order of DeMolay 1919
Inceat Lux Tua
 24. The minimum distance allowed for detector to be positioned to a corner of a room on a smooth
ceiling is?
a. 60% Listed Max. Spacing between Detectors
b. 60% Listed Min. Spacing between Detectors
c. 75% Listed Max. Spacing between Detectors
d. 70% Listed max. Spacing between Detectors
e. None of the above
25. A visible signalling lights used for fire alarm signalling, only or to signal the intent for complete
evacuation shall be_____ and shall not exceed 1000 Candela.
a. Clear or Nominal White d. Light Green
b. Bright Red e. Bright Yellow
c. Clear Blue
26. What is the minimum number of spot type detectors required for a room 232ft ling by 177ft
wide maximum distance from a wall?
a. 40 Detectors d. 48 Detectors
b. 35 Detectors e. 42 Detectors
c. 50 Detectors
27. In a high rise building, two-way hard wired telecommunications are required at?
a. Exit Stairway Landings
b. Fire Command Centre
c. Elevator Car & Lift Lobby
d. Fire Pump Room
e. All of the Above
28. The principal attended, or unattended location where the status of the detection, alarm
communications and control systems is displayed and from which the system(s) can be manually
controlled?
a. Fire Pump Room d. Electrical Room
b. Fire Command Centre e. None of the above
c. Mechanical Call Point
29. A fire alarm device that requires human action to initiate a fire alarm signal.
a. Heat Detector d. Fire Telephone
b. Manual Call Point e. All of the above
c. Strobe
30. What devices are normally indicated on the mimic
panel with LED which graphically indicates the building the floor and location of fire?
a. Manual Call Points, Flow Switch, Detectors
b. Bell, Horn and Strobes
c. Interfacing Module, Control Panel & Fire Telephone
d. Exit Signs, Visible & Voice Device
e. None of the above

Page 4 of 10
International Order of DeMolay 1919
Inceat Lux Tua
 31. What performance criteria (minimum) must the capacity of the standby power batteries meet?
a. 12 hrs. Standby mode + 10 min in alarm
b. 24 hrs. Standby mode + 10 min in alarm
c. 48 hrs. Standby mode + 10 min in alarm
d. 72 hrs. Standby mode + 10 min in alarm
e. None of the above
32. If the total standby current of FACP and field is 0.18A and the total System Alarm Current is
3.32A. Find the total required capacity in AH for the battery of FACP considering that Standby
and Alarm Hours and 0.16 hours (10 min) respectively.
a. 5.35 AH d. 6.52 AH
b. 4.52 AH e. None of the above
c. 4.85 AH
33. A detector that consist of piping or tubing distribution network that runs from the detector to
the area(s) to be protected.
a. Flame Detector d. Air Sampling Type Detector
b. Project Beam Type Detector e. None of the above
c. Spot Type Detector
34. Minimum Clearance of spot type detector from sidewall is?
a. 150mm d. 200mm
b. 100mm e. None of the above
c. 65mm
35. A device that detects visible or invisible particles of combustion is called:
a. Heat Detector d. Flame Detector
b. Smoke Detector e. Fire Gas Detector
c. Beam Detector
36. A type of detector suitable for installation in areas having a tall ceilings and where smoke is
subject to stratification.
a. Air aspirated sampling Smoke Detector
b. Photoelectric light obstruction smoke detector
c. Ionization Spot type smoke detector
d. Photoelectric light scattering detector
e. Linear beam detector
37. QCD FSS indicates where the rising main does not exceed 45 meter in habitable height, the
minimum nominal bore of rising main shall be:
a. 100mm diameter d. 65mm diameter
b. 150mm diameter e. 50mm diameter
c. 200mm diameter
38. What is the maximum sprinkler spacing (area coverage) for a foam-water sprinkler system?
a. 100 ft2 d. 220 ft2
b. 200 ft2 e. 250 ft2
c. 130 ft2

Page 5 of 10
International Order of DeMolay 1919
Inceat Lux Tua
 39. QCD FSS requires Fire Water Storage Tanks to be constructed of what materials?
a. Reinforced Concrete Cement d. A & B
b. Steel e. A, B, & C
c. GRP
40. Where should be the Main Fire Alarm Panel be located?
a. In level of exit discharge of ground floor
b. Fire protected main entrance lobby suitably protected from elements
c. Main guard house where the location is separate structure and at the entrance of
property
d. All of the above
41. In order that the all features of the fire alarm system located in a building or associated within
the building can be controlled. Each building shall have its own:
a. Primary power Supply d. Paging System
b. Protective Isolating Device e. None of the above
c. Stand alone panel or Repeater
Panel
42. What is the minimum of spot-type detectors required for a room 210ft long by 150ft wide and
10ft height, if the detector is listed at 30ft maximum distance between detectors and 15ft:
a. 40 Detectors d. 48 Detectors
b. 35 Detectors e. 42 Detectors
c. 50 Detectors
43. In the compliance of specific performance based design criteria, the permitted spacing between
smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch.
a. 4.5 meters d. 10 meters
b. 6.5 meters e. None of the above
c. 9.1 meters
44. A system component that originates transmission of a change of state condition, such as in a
smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch.
a. Control Unit
b. Initiating device
c. Notification appliances
d. Interface Module
e. None of the above

Page 6 of 10
International Order of DeMolay 1919
Inceat Lux Tua
Enumeration Questions:

1. List at least two (2) extinguishing methods that water Spray System will accomplished.
2. List at least three (3) types of Foam Concentrates (no abbreviations) for Protection of
Hydrocarbon Fuels.
3. Describe an acceptable Fire Pump Configuration which is required by Qatar Civil Defence.
4. List at least (2) class of Standpipe System with corresponding diameter size hose connection.
5. List at least four (4) components of an adequate Sprinkler System.
6. List at least three (3) types of Standpipe Systems.
7. List at least two (2) discharge devices that are installed at the discharge outlet of Foam Water
Sprinkler System.
8. List the three (3) hazard occupancy and corresponding maximum Sprinkler Riser Area Coverage.
9. What shall test be performed before an application is made to Qatar Civil Defence for Fire Safety
Inspection.
10. Give two (2) ambient conditions where smoke detectors shall not be installed in a specific area.
11. In compliance to NFPA 72, what are the four (4) classification of fire alarm system in terms of
application? (Give at least 2).
12. For building with floor area less than 1,000 m2, are mimic panels required for each floor? Why?
13. For Assembly Occupancies what forms of Audible Alarms are required?
14. Is it acceptable to install fire alarm cables with other services? Why?
15. Is visible signal device required in exit enclosure and exit passageway? Why?
16. List the main components of a typical fire alarm system? (Minimum 5).
17. What criteria shall an Emergency Lighting System satisfy?
18. What should be indicated on the Mimic Panel?
19. How should the number and location fire alarm call point be determined?
20. For high rise building list the locations where 2 way hard wired telecommunications are
required. (List at least 3).

Page 7 of 10
International Order of DeMolay 1919
Inceat Lux Tua
Multiple Choice Answers:

1. NFPA Codes 23. Hydrogen Detector

2. Qatar Civil Defence Requirements 24. 70% Listed max. Spacing between
3. 22 GPM Detectors
4. Deflagration 25. Clear or Nominal White
5. Ordinary Hazard 2 26. 48 Detectors
6. 20 Sprinklers 27. All of the above
7. Four 2 ½” inlet 28. Fire Command Centre
8. 40 Sprinklers 29. Manual Call Point
9. 100 PSI 30. Interfacing Module, Control Panel &
10. 930 m2 Fire Telephone
11. 1.5 Meter 31. 24 hrs. Standby mode + 10 min in alarm
12. 20 PSI 32. 4.85 AH
13. 50 PSI @ 500 GPM 33. Air Sampling Type Detector
14. Detonation 34. 100mm
15. 7 PSI 35. Smoke Detector
16. Open Sprinklers 36. Linear beam detector
17. Travel Distance to Exits 37. 100mm diameter
18. 79 0C 38. 100 ft2A & B
19. At least 150% flow & not less than 65% 39. All of the above
minimum pressure 40. All of the above
20. Zone Chart 41. 35 Detectors
21. Stratification 42. 9.1 meters
22. Heat Detector 43. Interface Module

Page 8 of 10
International Order of DeMolay 1919
Inceat Lux Tua
Enumeration Answers:

1. List at least two (2) extinguishing methods that water Spray System will accomplished.
a.
2. List at least three (3) types of Foam Concentrates (no abbreviations) for Protection of
Hydrocarbon Fuels.
3. Describe an acceptable Fire Pump Configuration which is required by Qatar Civil Defence.
4. List at least (2) class of Standpipe System with corresponding diameter size hose connection.
a. Class 1 – 65mm diameter ( 2 ½”) hose connection
b. Class 2
i. 25mm diameter (1”) hose connection
ii. 40mm diameter (1 ½”) hose connection
5. List at least four (4) components of an adequate Sprinkler System.
6. List at least three (3) types of Standpipe Systems.
a. Manual Dry
b. Manual Wet
c. Automatic Wet
7. List at least two (2) discharge devices that are installed at the discharge outlet of Foam Water
Sprinkler System.
a. Foam Water Sprinkler
b. Nozzle Sprinkler
8. List the three (3) hazard occupancy and corresponding maximum Sprinkler Riser Area Coverage.
a. Light Hazard – 21 m2
b. Ordinary Hazard – 12 m2
c. Extra Ordinary Hazard – 9.3 m2
9. What shall test be performed before an application is made to Qatar Civil Defence for Fire Safety
Inspection.
10. Give two (2) ambient conditions where smoke detectors shall not be installed in a specific area.
a. below 40ºF (4ºC) or exceed 100ºF (38ºC).
b. Where the mounting surface could become considerably warmer or cooler than the room
11. In compliance to NFPA 72, what are the four (4) classification of fire alarm system in terms of
application? (Give at least 2).
a. Household Fire Alarm System
b. Protected Premises
i. Central Station
ii. Remote Supervisory Station
iii. Propriety Supervisory Station
c. Auxiliary System
12. For building with floor area less than 1,000 m2, are mimic panels required for each floor? Why?
13. For Assembly Occupancies what forms of Audible Alarms are required?
a. Sounder or Bell
b. PAGA system audible

Page 9 of 10
International Order of DeMolay 1919
Inceat Lux Tua
 14. Is it acceptable to install fire alarm cables with other services? Why?
No.
to minimize any potential for other circuits to cause malfunction of the fire alarm system arising from:

- breakdown of cable insulation of other circuits and/or fire alarm circuits;

- a fire caused by a fault on another circuit;

- electromagnetic interference to any fire alarm circuit as a result of the proximity of another circuit;

- damage resulting from the need for other circuits to be installed in, or removed from, ducts or trunking
containing a fire alarm circuit.
15. Is visible signal device required in exit enclosure and exit passageway? Why?
16. List the main components of a typical fire alarm system? (Minimum 5).
17. What criteria shall an Emergency Lighting System satisfy?

Indicate the escape routes clearly with exit signs so there is no doubt which is the way out

Illuminate open areas used in an escape route so that obstacles such as equipment or furniture can be
avoided

Ensure fire alarm call points & fire-fighting equipment can be readily located

Provide illumination for high-risk areas to allow machinery processes to be shut down safely

18. What should be indicated on the Mimic Panel?

a. Interfacing Module, Control Panel & Fire Telephone
19. How should the number and location fire alarm call point be determined?
20. For high rise building list the locations where 2 way hard wired telecommunications are
required. (List at least 3).
a. In each Floor Lobby areas
b. On Elevator or Lift areas
c. Fire Command Centre
d. Exit Stairway Landings

Page 10 of 10
International Order of DeMolay 1919
Inceat Lux Tua