13. Buildings under construction, remodeling, expansion, and demolition

Question 1

A __ elevator may be the best available resource to gain access to the upper floors in a high-rise project.

Answer 1

Construction

Question 2

Newer building codes require that a minimum of one lighted stairway be provided when building construction reaches a height above ___

Answer 2

Four stories or 50 ft

Question 3

The most efficient method of providing fire protection on a construction project is to make use of the

Answer 3

Permanent fire protection systems as they are installed

Question 4

NFPA 241 requires the presence of a ___ rated extinguisher during roofing operations as a precaution against ignition of combustible materials

Answer 4

20 B

Question 5

The primary hazard unique to renovation and remodeling is the disturbance of hazardous substances such as …

Answer 5

Asbestos

Question 6

In newer buildings with sprinkler systems, building and fire codes require valves controlling the water supply for sprinkler systems with more than ___ sprinklers to be monitored at a constantly attended location

Answer 6

20