BISP CH 5 REF 6.2

Question 0

If a vacant building is discovered whose structural integrity is suspect or which poses a serious safety or health risk the company should

Answer 0

Process a High Priority Referral Report

Question 1

To report the discovery of a vacant building units

Answer 1

Shall forward an A-8 to DOB

Question 2

An exterior inspection is adequate when

Answer 2

A vacant building is fully sealed

Question 3

All vacant buildings should have a ________completed

Answer 3

CIDS CARD

Question 4

The IC at a fire in a vacant building may implement an interior attack after a risk assessment has been performed based on the following factors

Answer 4

• Current structural stability of the building
• Any known life hazard
• Size and location of the fire
• Verification of Safe Access to the fire area

Question 5

At large or advanced fires, exterior operations should be the primary tactical consideration. The IC may vary from this should

Answer 5

• Life hazard issues be critical

* Extreme exposure protection issues be critical

Question 6

Vacant and temporarily unoccupied buildings are required to

Answer 6

• LOCK - exterior & interior openings accessible to unauthorized persons
• MAINTAIN - fire alarm, sprinkler and standpipe systems
• MAINTAIN - fire resistance rated partitions, fire barriers, fire walls
• REMOVE - and prevent accumulations of rubbish by regular cleanings