13 Buildings Under Contruction, Remodel, Exlansion, Demolition

Question 1

For construction projects the fire department may be allowed to require what before construction begins

Answer 1

Installation of mains and hydrants

Question 2

Construction elevator

Answer 2

Temporary, manual elevator constructed on outside of building fro construction purposes. Removed once building is done. Fd may have to use it

Question 3

Material hoist

Answer 3

Intended only to move construction material. Not to be used for personnel, not same safety features

Question 4

With construction projects, a lighted stairwell is required for buildings over

Answer 4

4 stories or 50 ft

Question 5

Fire prevention usually requires what during and after torch use

Answer 5

Fire watch

Question 6

Temporary fire protection must be installed on some large scale or long term projects. They include what systems

Answer 6

Standpipes

Sprinklers

Question 7

Fire exit Type for existing occupants in a side not undergoing expansion to allow them through the expansion portion

Answer 7

Fire rated tunnels

Question 8

Danger of unprotected buildings in demolition

Answer 8

Possibility of extension to other buildings still in use

Question 9

With demolition, structural members are being removed, during fire a primary concern is

Answer 9

Structural collapse

Question 10

Construction sites are difficult to gain access to because

Answer 10

Fenced or barricaded for public saftey