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13 Pre plan and code Flashcards

1
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Removal of occupants plan must include (4)

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and age occupants
Physical/mental conditions
Need for assist
Building specific info

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2
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Occupant considerations to plan with facility staff (2)

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Tracking system

Combustibles separated from occupants

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3
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ID FPS & water supply factors (3)

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Water flow

Water supply

Details re. FDC, fire pump, standpipe, sprinklers

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4
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Special hazards (5)

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Flam/comb liquids
Explosives
Toxic/bio
Radioactive
Reactive chem/materials
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5
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Special hazards factors

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Document emergency procedures

ID personnel provide technical assist

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6
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Plan based on what priorities

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Life
Stabilization
Property conservation

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7
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Number fire companies affected by

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Fuel load

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8
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Plan should address all 4 stages of fire

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Incipient
Free burn
Flash
Smolder/decay

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9
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Your plan should anticipate

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Areas of fire spread

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10
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Why perform inspection

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Enforce fire code

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11
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Codes adopted/changed why

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Reaction to disaster

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12
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Who responsible for enforcing the req of code/standard

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Authority having jurisdiction

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13
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A fire code usually enforced through

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Compliance inspections

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14
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Difference building vs fire code

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Bldg apply construction, extension, major renovation

Fire exist bldg and situations involving potential fire risk/hazard

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15
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Applicable regs apply to bldg unless

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Remodel

Occupancy change

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16
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The authority on occasion can pass code revision that apply retroactively t/f

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True

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17
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Built in systems designed to

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Assist FFs

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18
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Built ins allow what regarding codes

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More flexibility in codes

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19
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Best method of ensuring systems will work

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Inspection

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20
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Auto sprinkler sys alarm activated when

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Water flowing

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21
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Causes sprinklers to open

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Heat

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22
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Types auto sprinkler sys

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Wet
Dry
Deluge
Pre-action

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23
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Standpipe systems enable

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Connection fire hoses

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24
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Standpipe systems 3 classes

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Class 1 2 1/2 use by FD’s

Class 2 1 1/2 pre connected hose by occupant

Class 3 both connections for occupant use prior to FD

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25
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Used to increase pressure in standpipe/ass

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Fire pumps

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26
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Why co2 system used

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Protect specific device or process or flood enclosed space

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27
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If co2 system activated, plan should req use of

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Scba

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28
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Protects cooking devices/industrial processes where flamm/combust liquids used.

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Dry or wet chemical systems

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29
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Halon may not be

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Manufactured or imported in US since 2000

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30
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Halon legacy systems

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May still be recharged

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31
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Foam systems used

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Flammable/combustible liquids

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32
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2 jobs fire alarm/ monitor system and how they are done(2)

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Monitor for fire and notify personnel by audio and visual signals

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33
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Objective of inspection

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Determine property complies w applicable codes

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34
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Purpose fire company inspections(2)

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ID hazards and ensure corrected violation.

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35
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Codes may classify building by (3)

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Construction type
Occupancy type
Use group

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36
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Type 1 construction called

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Non combustible

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37
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Most durable type of structure

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Type 1

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38
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What type allows for extensive suppression wo collapse

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Type 1

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39
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Type construction uses compartmentation

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1

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40
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Type 2 called

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Non combustible or limited combustible

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41
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What type construction has sub divisions based on fire resist

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2

42
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Define type 3 construction

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Exterior load walls are composed of non combust masonry.

43
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Type 4 exterior walls

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Non combustible

44
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Type 4 interior elements are

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Unprotected wood beams and columns

45
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A type 4 constructed bldg w well seated fire may

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Exceed water capacity

46
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Entire structure may be constructed of wood or other approved material. Construction type.

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5

47
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Most common construction type

A

5

48
Q

Define occupancy type

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Purpose used

49
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Code reqs determined by

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Use group

50
Q

Each occupancy has how many use groups

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Dozens

51
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Assembly define

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Gathering of people for deliberation, worship
Entertainment
Eating
Drinking
Amusement
Await transportation
52
Q

Define business

A

Used for
Account/record keeping

Transaction of business OTHER THAN mercantile

53
Q

Educational and industrial define

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Educational thru 12th grade

Products manufactured or similar processed conducted

54
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Institutional define

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Health care
Med purpose or other treatment 4 or more persons

Detention/ correctional
4 or more persons restraint/security

55
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Mercantile define

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Display/sale merch

56
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Residential define

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Provides sleep accommodations

57
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5 categories residential

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1 and 2 family dwelling units
Lodging and rooming houses
Hotels
Dorms
Apts
58
Q

Define storage and mixed use

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Storage
Storage/sheltering goods, merch, products, vehicles, animals

Mixed
Multiple types occupancies w/i single structure

59
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Unusual define

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Some occupancies do not fit neatly into other categories

60
Q

Nfpa markings hazard types

A

704

61
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Hazard types colors

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Blue health
Red flame
Yellow reactivity

62
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704 numbers represent

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Relative hazard

63
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704 last quadrant indicated

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Special hazards

64
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704 markets placed where (3)

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Each entrance
Doorways to chem storage areas
Fixed tanks

65
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4 steps preparing 704 inspection

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Review code
Review prior inspections, fire hx, pre incident plans
Coordinate with prevention division
Arrange visit

66
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704 inspection 2 points re general overview

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Circle property to observe all sides

Park so no business interruption

67
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704 inspection 2 factors re meeting w rep

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Introduce self and crew

Ask rep to accompany the team

68
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Inspection procedure method

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Outside in

Bottom to top

69
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2 items for exit interview

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Meet w owner/rep

Review findings

70
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Occupancy/use groups (8)

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Assembly
Business
Educational/industrial
Institutional
Mercantile
Residential
Storage/mixed use
Unusual
71
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Who review finished inspection report with

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Owner or their rep

72
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General inspection reqs (7)

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Access/egress
Exit signs/emergency lighting
Portable extinguishers
Built and fire protection systems
Electrical
Special hazards
hazard identification signs
73
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Exit signs and emergency lighting two things to check

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Lights not burned out and backup batteries work

74
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Gen. inspection requirements portable fire extinguishers (6)

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Verify size type and location
Physical damage
Instructions visible
Seal is present
Pressure is normal
Inspection documentation is present
75
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Two things to check built and fire protection systems

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Inspect connection caps and control valves

76
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Two things to check electrical during general inspection

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Panel covers are in place and check for hazards

77
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General inspection requirements special hazards may require

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Fire prevention division or hazardous use permit

78
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Gen. inspection requirements hazardous material reqs (2)

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704 conditions and MSDS available

79
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Assembly occupancy concerns (5)

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Access and egress
Occupant load
Exit lighting and emergency lights
Curtains or other decorations
Exhaust hoods and ducts
80
Q

Business occupancy concerns (3)

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Access/egress
Electrical cords
Flame liquids

81
Q

Educational use group concerns (3)

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Exit paths

Built in protection systems

Evac plan and emergency procedure training

82
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Factory industrial concern (4)

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Many same as business
Specific hazards
Improper combustible storage
Fire pro sys and fire doors

83
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Hazardous use group concerns

A

Fire prevention
Markings
Fire doors, smoke barriers, and FPS

84
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Health care use group concerns (3)

A

Occupant evac sys
FPS, ASS, smoke detection sys
Fire evac plan

85
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Mercantile use group concerns (3)

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Many ff deaths
Properly marked and lit exits
House keeping

86
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Residential group use concerns

A

Inspect common areas
Exits, fire doors, lighting
FPS
House keeping

87
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Includes structures that hold a wide variety of hazards

A

Special properties

88
Q

Detention use group concerns (2)

A

Working sprinkler systems

Accessible/marked standpipe and extinguisher.

89
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Storage use group concerns (3)

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Sprinkler and standpipes
Hazmat
Access/egress

90
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Mixed use group concerns

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Must meet most stringent req that applies to all occupancy inside bldg

91
Q

Two perspectives fire officer looks at bldg

A

Preparing to handle emergency by pre plan

Performing fire/safety inspection to ensure meets fire prevention code

92
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Officers 3 roles in community fire safety

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Look for correctable fire/safety hazards in buildings in area

Develop/maintain pre incident plans

Promote fire safety thru public Ed

93
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A document developed by gathering info used by responders to determine resources and actions necessary to mitigate anticipated emergencies at specific facility

A

Pre incident plan

94
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Purpose of pre incident plan

A

Provide valuable info that would be useful in event of a fire at hi value/risk location

95
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Pre incident identifies

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Strategies, tactics, and actions to take If predictable situation occurs.

96
Q

Pre incident plan allows two things (2)

A

Familiarization w building

Practice initial ops

97
Q

Pre incident planning, must identify (6)

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Site considerations
Occupant considerations
FPS 
Special hazards
Operation considerations
Special characteristics
98
Q

A plot plan…

A

Provides representation of the exterior of structure

99
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Floor plan…

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Gives interior view of the bldg

100
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Pre incident plan includes (6)

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Size/dimension
Connections between buildings
Access
Concealed spaces/windows
Detailed info re construction
Factors concerning safety of FFs

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