Book 29: Random Flashcards
Book 29:
What are the TWO methods of Horizontal Ventilation?
Positive
Natural
Book 29:
Vertical Ventilation will accomplish 4 Main Objectives:
C.A.R.S.
C - ontrol the horizontal spread of fire.
A - ssist in firefighter access.
R - educe the possibility of Flashover and Backdraft.
S - ave Lives
Book 29:
What type of cut provides the LARGEST hole possible with the minimum amount of cuts?
Center Rafter Cut
Book 29:
How far should a Strip Ventilation hole extend to?
The Entire Widith of the building
Book 29:
The Base and Exterior covering for the roof is known as what?
Decking
Book 29:
In Diaphragm Nailing does the 8’ dimension of the plywood Cross or Parallel the rafters?
Cross
Book 29:
A HEAD CUT must be done on roofs covered with _________ and ________________.
Plywood
Diagonal Sheathing
Book 29:
Nailing Blocks are made from __ x __ ‘s and laid ______ between Rafters.
2x4’s
Flat
Book 29:
A PLUG CUT is a small triangular piece of roof covering (composition) used to to expose the Roof Sheathing. What 2 things does it tell you?
Sheathing Type
Roof Comp Thickness
Book 29:
Why is a long handled Rubbish Hook superior to and recommended over a Pick Head Axe?
Because of its WEIGHT and REACH
Book 29:
What Cut is used on a panelized roof when you are performing the cutting technique known as “Louver Off a Purlin”?
Skim Cut
Book 29:
When performing a 45 Degree Inspection CUT roll over the rafter and continuer the cut for approx. ___ to ___ inches.
6 to 10 inch
