{"id":92572,"date":"2025-06-01T11:28:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=92572"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:28:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:28:15","slug":"what-is-a-fire-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/what-is-a-fire-door\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a fire door ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What is a fire door ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;A door designated for entry of firemen into a building for fire-fighting and evacuation&#8221; option2=&#8221;Rear door of a fire tender for quick debussing by firemen&#8221; option3=&#8221;A highly fire resistant door system that provides a degree of fire protection when closed&#8221; option4=&#8221;None of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CISF-AC-EXE &#8211; 2018<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-cisf-ac-exe-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-cisf-ac-exe-2018\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nA fire door is specifically designed to resist the passage of fire and smoke for a defined period of time. When closed, it acts as a barrier to contain fire within a compartment, preventing its spread and allowing occupants time to evacuate and firefighters to respond safely.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThe primary function of a fire door is to provide a degree of fire protection by compartmentalizing a building and resisting fire spread.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nFire doors are subject to strict testing and certification standards (e.g., as per building codes like NFPA 80 or national equivalents). They are typically part of a larger fire safety system, including fire-rated walls and floors. Proper installation and maintenance are crucial for their effectiveness. Options A and B describe functions or parts related to fire fighting operations or vehicles, not the architectural component known as a fire door.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a fire door ? 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