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Building Construction (IFSTA) Flashcards

1
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Building codes regulate the type of construction based on the ___

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Intended use, structure size, and the presence or lack of an automatic fire suppression system

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Intended use is also called ___

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Occupancy classification

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The construction materials and their resistance to fire exposure determine the ___

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Type of building construction

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Two major model building codes in the US

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  1. NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code
  2. International Code Council’s (ICC) International Building Code (IBC)
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5
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How many types of construction?

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6
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The types are further divided into subcategories, depending on the ___

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Code and construction type

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7
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The construction material and their performance when exposed to fire define each ___

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Construction type

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8
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Type I construction

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Fire-resistive construction

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Provides the highest level of protection from fire spread as well as structural collapse

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Type I construction

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10
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All structural members are composed on noncombustible or limited-combustible materials with a high fire-resistive rating so that the structural members do not add to the fuel load

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Type I construction

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___ construction meet the criteria for Type I construction

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Reinforced concrete, precast concrete, and protected steel frame

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12
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Type I construction provides ___ should a fire occur

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Structural stability

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13
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Conditions that may be found by firefighters during a fire in Type I construction

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  1. Compartments may retain heat
  2. Roofs may be difficult to penetrate
  3. Windows may be nonoperating
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14
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Type II construction

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Noncombustible construction

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15
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Composed of materials that will not contribute to fire development or spread

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Type II construction

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16
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The most common form of this construction type includes metal framing members, metal cladding, or concrete-block wall construction and unprotected, open web joists supporting metal roof decks

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Type II construction

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17
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Type II construction is more prone to collapse than Type I because they are ___

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Constructed of lighter-weight materials with lower fire-resistance ratings

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18
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Type III construction

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Ordinary construction

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19
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Commonly found in mercantile, business, and residential structures, and older schools

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Type III construction

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20
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This construction type requires that exterior walls and structural members be constructed of noncombustible or limited combustible materials. Interior walls, columns, beams, floors, and roofs are completely or partially constructed of wood

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Type III construction

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21
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Conditions in Type III buildings that can influence fire behavior

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  1. Void spaces inside the wooden channels that roof and truss systems create between wall studs are less protected and fire will spread through these spaces unless fire stops are installed
  2. Prefab wood truss systems similar to Type V may be found in Type III, and may fail quickly when exposed to fire
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22
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Renovation considerations

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  1. Older Type III structures may have changes that created large hidden voids above ceilings and below floors
  2. Structural components may have been removed, reducing the load-carrying capacity of the supporting structural members
  3. Changes in building use or occupancy may result in additional loads the building was not designed to carry
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23
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Type IV construction

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Heavy timber construction

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24
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Characterized by the use of large-dimensioned lumber or laminated wood

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Type IV construction

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25
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In Type IV construction, it is the timber’s own ___ that reduces heat penetration to the inside of the beam

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Char

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26
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Type IV structures are extremely stable and resistant to collapse due to the ___

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Sheer mass of their structural members

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27
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In Type IV construction, the dimensions of all structural elements, including columns, beams, joists, and girders, must ___

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Adhere to minimum dimension sizing

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28
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Exterior walls are constructed of noncombustible materials. Interior building elements such as floors, walls, and roofs are constructed of solid or laminated wood with no concealed spaces

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Type IV construction

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29
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Small-dimension lumber glued together to form a laminated structural element

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Glue-laminated or glulam elements

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30
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Glulam elements are commonly found in ___

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Churches, auditoriums, and other large facilities with vaulted or curved ceilings

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31
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Glulam beams may fail when exposed to fire because the ___

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Heat may affect the glue holding the laminates together

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32
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Type IV building conditions that can affect behavior during a fire

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  1. High concentration of wood can contribute to the intensity of a fire once it starts
  2. Collapse of masonry walls can be caused by loss of structural integrity of timbers
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33
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Type V construction

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Wood frame construction

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34
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The exterior load-bearing walls are composed entirely of wood. A veneer of stucco, brick, or stone may be constructed over the wood framing

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Type V construction

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35
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Consists of framing materials that include wood 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 inch studs. The outside of the framing members is covered with any number of materials as exterior siding

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Type V construction

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36
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Modern siding such as vinyl siding adds another ___ to the structural fire load

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Petroleum-based fuel

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37
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Vinyl siding will ___

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Produce dense, dark, oily, toxic smoke and will melt away from the side of the building

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38
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Some Type V structures will include 6” exterior wall cavities for ___

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Increased insulation

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39
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Type V construction includes the use of a prefabricated wood truss system in place of ___

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Solid floor joists

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40
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Difference between prefabricated wood truss system and solid floor joists

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Creates a large, open void between the floors of a structure, rather than the closed channel system found in solid floor joists

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41
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Central piece of thin plywood or wood composite, glued to two 2x4 pieces

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Wood I-beams

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42
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Structures that are built in a factory and shipped to the location on which they are to be installed

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Factory-built homes

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43
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Homes that have an axle assembly under the frame

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Mobile homes

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44
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Most common type of factory-built home

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Manufactured home

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45
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Usually have wheels and a permanent steel undercarriage and are towed behind a transport vehicle for delivery

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Manufactured homes

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46
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Manufactured homes conform to ___

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US Dept of Housing and Urban Development standards, similar to Type V

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47
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Factory-built homes constructed before ___ have less fire resistance than current construction

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1976

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48
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The use of lightweight building materials in factory-built homes makes ___ much easier

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Forced entry

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49
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The modular section is transported to the site and then attached to a permanent foundation, which may include a full basement

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Modular homes

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50
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Modular or section homes must comply with ___

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The same local building codes as site-built homes

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51
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Assembled onsite from pre-constructed panels made of foam insulation sandwiched between sheets of plywood

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Panelized homes

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52
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The panels in panelized homes normal dimensions

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8’ x 40’

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53
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Consist of individual parts that are custom cut and must be assembled onsite

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Pre-cut homes

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54
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Styles of pre-cut homes

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  1. Pole houses
  2. Post-and-beam construction
  3. Log homes
  4. A-frames
  5. Geodesic homes
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55
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Modular core units such as bathrooms or mechanical rooms are constructed in the factory, moved to the site and assembled. Pre-constructed panels are then added to the modules to complete the structure

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Hybrid modular structure

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56
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The ceilings in corridors that are designated as exit or egress passageways will have the same ___

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Fire-resistance rating as the walls in that corridor

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57
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Ratings are indicated in ___

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Hours

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58
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The material used to cover the floors in high occupancy structures is also rated to ___

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Limit flammability in the corridor

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59
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Wall assemblies consist of a ___

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  1. Bottom plate
  2. Top plate
  3. Vertical studs
  4. Horizontal braces
  5. Two surfaces made of gypsum or lath and plaster
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60
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Include the wall structure, doors, windows, and any other protected openings meeting the required protection rating criteria

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Fire wall assemblies

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61
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Most difficult to penetrate when attempting to force entry into an area or to escape an area

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Exterior walls and fire walls

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62
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Fire in basements can ___

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Damage floor joists and load-bearing walls that support the upper floor and structure

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63
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Stairs can provide a flow path for the movement of ___

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Air, fire gases, and smoke throughout the structure

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64
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Stair hazard

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Present a fall danger during low-visibility conditions

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65
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Fires in basements may be more hazardous than in other compartments because of ___

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Limited means on ingress/egress and limited ventilation

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66
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Types of basement

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  1. Partially underground
  2. Fully underground
  3. Walk-out or daylight
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67
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The absence of dry wall effect on a basement fire

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Reduces the fire resistance of the studs and joists, making the structural members part of the fuel load, potentially causing the floor above to collapse

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68
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Stairs that are part of the means of egress that provide protection for the occupants as they travel to safety

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Protected or enclosed stairs

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69
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Stairs that are not required to be part of the means of egress system and typically connect no more than two levels

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Access or convenience stairs

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70
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Protected stairs are enclosed with ___

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Fire-rated construction, usually with either a 1 or 2 hour rating depending on the building height

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71
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Three prevalent roof types

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  1. Flat
  2. Pitched
  3. Arched
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72
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Common roof styles

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  1. Arched
  2. Mansard
  3. Sawtooth
  4. Shed
  5. Lantern
  6. Gambrel
  7. Hip
  8. Butterfly
  9. Pitched
  10. Flat
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73
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Flat roofs are commonly found on ___

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Commercial, industrial, and multifamily residential structures, as well as on some single-family residences

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74
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Common features that penetrate flat roofs

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Chimneys, vent pipes, shafts, scuttles, and skylights

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75
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___ may surround flat roofs

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Parapet walls

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76
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Obstructions that may be located on roofs include ___

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Water tanks, HVAC equipment, antennas, solar panels, signs

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77
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Types of arched roofs

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  1. Ribbed
  2. Pleated barrel
  3. Diagonal grid (Lamella)
  4. Bowstring
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78
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Roof decking that consists of boards or planks set with a small space between them

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Skip sheathing

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79
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OSB

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Oriented strand board

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80
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The design of an arched roof depends primarily on the ___

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Exterior walls to support the weight of the roof

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81
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Three main components of a roof

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  1. Roof supporting structure
  2. Roof deck or sheathing
  3. Roof covering
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82
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Two general types of roof supports used in residential and commercial construction

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Beams and truss assemblies

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83
Q

The sections of lumber located directly under the roof decking

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Beams

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84
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On pitched roofs, the beams extend from ___

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The ridge line or pole at the peak to each side wall

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85
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On flat roofs, the beams extend from ___

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Wall to wall

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86
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Manufactured from plywood and are often used in conjunction with wood joists to support flat roofs and floors

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Box beams and I-beams

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87
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Box beams and I-beams are also called ___

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Wide flange beams

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88
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Roof truss assembly types

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  1. Conventional framing constructed onsite
  2. Pre-manufactured in a factory and shipped to the site
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89
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Trusses constructed onsite consist of ___

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Top and bottom chords and webbing that extend from the peak to the walls. A horizontal joist with supports between the joist and the rafters connects the ends

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90
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Wood trusses are assembled using ___

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Metal gusset plates (gang nails) that only penetrate about 3/8” into the wood

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91
Q

Much like engineered box beams or I-beams, trusses created from engineered materials are also susceptible to ___

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Early failure

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92
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The open web design of truss joints permits the ___

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Rapid spread of fire in directions perpendicular to the truss joints instead of simply along the long dimension of the member

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93
Q

Truss types include ___

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  1. Parallel chords
  2. Pitched chords
  3. Arched chords
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94
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The parallel chord truss is generally used to support ___

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Flat roofs and floor assemblies

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95
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Manufactured from smaller pieces of wood or light gauge steel to form trusses that weigh less than traditional systems made from solid wood or heavy gauge steel

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Engineered construction systems

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96
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Two of the most common types of engineered construction systems

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Lightweight steel or wooden trusses

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97
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Made from long steel chords that are either straight or bent up to 90° with either flat or tubular members in the web space

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Lightweight steel trusses

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98
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The portion of the roof between the roof supports and the roof covering

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Roof deck

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99
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Types of roof decks

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  1. Plywood sheathing
  2. OSB
  3. Wood tongue and groove
  4. Corrugated metal
  5. Sprayable concrete encapsulated polystyrene
  6. Reinforced concrete
  7. Double tee preformed concrete
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100
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Components of roof decks

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  1. Sheathing
  2. Roof planks or slabs
  3. Purlins
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101
Q

Two basic types of concrete roofs common in north america

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  1. Cast-in-place
  2. Precast
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102
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If a multistory building is to have a flat roof, the usual practice is to use ___

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The same structural system for the roof and the floors

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103
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Placed into forms at the building site as a wet mass and hardens into prepared forms

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Cast-in-place concrete

104
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Permits the designer to cast the concrete in a wide variety of shapes

A

Cast-in-place concrete

105
Q

Cast-in-place concrete roof does not develop its design strength until after it has been ___

A

Placed in the location where it will be used

106
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Cast-in-place concrete does not develop its

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107
Q

Precast concrete roof units are widely used because they can be ___

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Fabricated off-site and hauled to the construction site ready for use

108
Q

These roofs have gypsum plaster and Portland cement mixed with aggregates, such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand to form lightweight concrete

A

Lightweight concrete roofs

109
Q

Lightweight concrete roofs are usually finished with ___ to make them ___

A
  1. Roofing felt and hot tar
  2. Watertight
110
Q

Lightweight concrete roofs are reinforced with ___

A

Steel mesh or rods

111
Q

The part of the roof exposed to the weather

A

Roof covering

112
Q

Roof penetrations can indicate ___

A

The location of some types of rooms such as bathrooms or mechanical spaces

113
Q

Monitors, smoke and attic vents, scuttle hatches, and skylights may be used to gain access to ___

A

Attics and cocklofts

114
Q

Common roof modifications

A
  1. Green roofs
  2. Cold roofs
  3. Photovoltaic roofs
  4. Rain or snow roofs
  5. Security
  6. Structural modifications
  7. Roof-mounted equipment
115
Q

Involves the use of the roof surface of a building for a rooftop garden

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Green roof

116
Q

A rooftop garden constitutes a ___ on the roof structural system

A

Deadload

117
Q

Under fire conditions, the increased load can accelerate ___

A

Structural failure

118
Q

The deadload from a rooftop garden can weigh as much as ___

A

20 to 150 lbs sq/ft

119
Q

Green roofs can interfere with ___

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Ventilation practices and fire location indicators

120
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Concerns with green roofs

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  1. The effects of high-velocity winds and uplift wind pressures
  2. Roof drainage which can add weight to the roof creating a collapse hazard
  3. The exposure hazard that dry vegetation on the roof may create
  4. The need for a clear space between vegetation and fire walls that penetrate the roof
121
Q

Generally found in cold, snowy climates to prevent ice damming and icicle formation at eaves

A

Cold roof system

122
Q

Designed to prevent interior heat from escaping into the attic space, thus melting the snow on the roof

A

Cold roof system

123
Q

Cold roof system installation

A
  1. Sheathing layer installed above the top chord of the truss or rafter
  2. Membrane installed above the sheathing layer to prevent condensation buildup
  3. Two layers of 1 x 4-inch parallel spacers are installed above the membrane to create a 3” void air space to act as insulation against warm air from the home
  4. Second layer of sheathing installed above the parallel spacers
  5. Roof covering system is installed next
124
Q

PV

A

Photovoltaic

125
Q

PV cell panels can be ___

A

Laid on top of a roof or embedded in the roof

126
Q

If light is available, the PV cells will continue to ___

A

Produce power

127
Q

On a PV array, the shock hazard due to application of water is dependent on ___

A

Voltage, water conductivity, distance, and spray pattern

128
Q

On PV arrays, there is no single point of ___

A

Disconnect

129
Q

What can reduce the power from PV to near zero?

A

Heavy, densely woven fabric and dark plastic films

130
Q

Tactical considerations to mitigate shock hazards from PV installations

A
  1. Emergency disconnect and disruption techniques
  2. Severing of conductors
  3. PV power production during low ambient light, artificial light, and light from a fire
131
Q

May be found on commercial buildings, schools, and residential structures. These assemblies are pitched roofs built over older flat roofs

A

Rain or snow roofs

132
Q

Purpose of rain roofs

A
  1. Aesthetic purposes
  2. Leak prevention
  3. Directing moisture off the roof
  4. An alternative to repairing or resurfacing the original roof
133
Q

Rain roofs are installed over mobile homes to provide ___

A

A more permanent appearance

134
Q

Ventilating a rain roof will not remove smoke from within the structure until ___

A

The original roof is penetrated

135
Q

The void that a rain roof creates can conceal a ___

A

Fire

136
Q

Why should firefighters not enter the void area under a rain roof to cut a hole in the original roof?

A
  1. Become trapped in the void
  2. Be overcome by the heat and smoke trapped in the void
  3. Fall through a weakened original roof
  4. Be caught in an extreme fire condition as the heated gases mix with fresh air
137
Q

___ may be installed for security purposes in rooftop skylights

A

Wired glass

138
Q

Store owners may install ___ on the roof to prevent break-ins

A

Iron plates

139
Q

Equipment mounted to roofs add to the ___

A

Load distributed on the roof, increase collapse hazards, and add to the obstructions that can affect ventilation efforts

140
Q

Doors are a tool for ___

A

Fire and flow path control

141
Q

Doors are generally classified by the way that they ___

A

Operate

142
Q

Doors commonly used in modern construction

A
  1. Swinging
  2. Sliding
  3. Folding
  4. Vertical
  5. Revolving
143
Q

Doors can also be classified by ___

A

Style and material

144
Q

Most common metals used for doors

A

Aluminum and carbon steel

145
Q

Door that rotates my means of hinges secured to the side jams of the doorway or on pivot posts supported at the top and bottom

A

Swinging door

146
Q

A swinging door can be either ___

A

Single or double leaf

147
Q

Single acting swinging door

A

Swinging in one direction

148
Q

Double acting swinging door

A

Swinging in two directions

149
Q

___ are usually required as exit doors in a means of egress

A

Swinging doors

150
Q

Door suspended from an overhead track and uses steel or nylon rollers

A

Sliding doors

151
Q

A sliding door usually has ___ to prevent the door from swinging laterally

A

Floor guides or tracks

152
Q

A sliding door can be designed for ___

A

Surface sliding, pocket sliding, or bypass sliding

153
Q

A sliding door eliminates a door swing that might ___

A

Interfere with the use of interior space

154
Q

Door slides into a wall assembly

A

Pocket sliding door

155
Q

Sliding doors are never allowed as part of a means of egress because ___

A

They slow the travel of people through the door opening

156
Q

Door hung from an overhead track with rollers or glides, and folds into sections

A

Folding doors

157
Q

A folding door can be either ___

A

Bifolding or multifolding

158
Q

Folding doors may be found in ___

A

Residential occupancies, in places of assembly to divide large conference areas into smaller rooms, and as horizontal fire doors

159
Q

A door that opens in a vertical plane

A

Overhead door or vertical door

160
Q

Applications of vertical doors

A
  1. Loading dock doors
  2. Garage doors
  3. Freight elevator doors
  4. Fire doors protecting openings that are not part of the required means of egress
161
Q

A vertical operating door can be ___

A

A simple single leaf, or it can consist of two or more horizontal panels

162
Q

A door that operates vertically is usually provided with some type of ___

A

Counterbalance mechanism

163
Q

The counter balance mechanism in vertical doors

A

Weights or springs

164
Q

A vertical door can be raised ___

A

Manually, mechanically via chain hoist, or power-operated

165
Q

Door constructed with three or four sections or wings that rotate in a circular frame

A

Revolving door

166
Q

A revolving door is designed to minimize ___

A

Air flow through a door opening to reduce building heating or cooling costs

167
Q

The wings of a revolving door are designed to ___ to provide an unobstructed opening

A

Collapse under pressure

168
Q

How do revolving doors allow for collapse?

A
  1. Older doors use simple chain keepers or stretcher bars between the wings
  2. New models use spring-loaded, cam-in-groove hardware
  3. Most models employ a mechanism that allow the wings to open to a book-fold position when the wings are pushed in opposite directions
169
Q

Door consists of vertical and horizontal members that frame a rectangular area. Thin panels of wood, glass, or louvers are placed within the framed rectangular area

A

Panel door

170
Q

Consists of flat face panels that are the full height and width of the door. The panels are attached to a solid or hollow core

A

Flush door

171
Q

Flush door is also called ___

A

Slab door

172
Q

A flush door can be designed with openings to accommodate ___

A

Glass vision panels or ventilation louvres

173
Q

Door formed with an interior core of laminated blocks of wood, particleboard, or a mineral composition. The core is covered with two or three layers of surface material, which is usually plywood

A

Solid-core doors

174
Q

If a wood solid-core door is intended for exterior application where security is a concern, ___ may be attached to the exterior surface

A

A layer of sheet metal

175
Q

Door constructed with spacers between the face panels to provide lateral support. The interior spacers consist of a grid or honeycomb of wood, plastic, or fiberboard

A

Hollow-core door

176
Q

Hollow-core doors are ___ than solid-core doors

A

Lighter and less expensive

177
Q

Hollow-core doors are usually used for interior applications because ___

A

They have minimal thermal or sound-insulating value

178
Q

A solid-core door that has not been specifically designed as a fire door will act as a significant barrier to fire if it is ___ at the time of the fire

A

Closed

179
Q

Glass doors are most commonly used in ___

A

Office and mercantile buildings

180
Q

Glass doors can be either ___

A

Framed or frameless

181
Q

Consists of a single sheet of glass to which door hardware such as handles are attached

A

Frameless glass door

182
Q

Door in which glass is placed in and surrounded by a metal or wood frame with the required door hardware attached to the frame

A

Framed glass door

183
Q

Glass doors must be made of ___

A

Tempered glass that resists breakage

184
Q

Often used in framed glass doors to provide additional security

A

Various plastics such as Lexan or Plexiglas

185
Q

Common type of metal door

A

Hollow door made from steel or aluminum

186
Q

A hollow metal door can be either ___

A

Panel or flush

187
Q

Normal hollow metal door thickness

A

1 3/4”

188
Q

A flush door consists of smooth sheet metal face panels ___ thick. Vertical sheet metal ribs within the door spaced ___ apart separate the face panels of a steel door

A
  1. 1/20”
  2. 6” - 8”
189
Q

___ can be placed between the ribs in a hollow metal door

A

Sound-deadening material

190
Q

An aluminum flush door usually has a core of ___

A

Hardboard and honeycomb-patterned paper

191
Q

A door made with two corrugated sheets has an interior core material such as ___

A

Styrofoam

192
Q

Protect openings in fire-rated walls and block the spread of fire within a structure

A

Fire doors

193
Q

Fire doors differ from ordinary doors in their ___

A

Construction, hardware, and the extent to which they may be required to close automatically

194
Q

The construction and operation of fire doors depend on the ___

A

Type of occupancy, the amount of space around the door opening, and the required fire protection rating for the door

195
Q

Most fire doors will be constructed of ___

A

Metal

196
Q

Commonly used to protect a fire wall opening in an industrial occupancy or an opening in a wall separating buildings into fire areas

A

Overhead rolling steel fire door

197
Q

Overhead rolling steel fire doors usually close ___

A

Under the force of gravity when a fusible link melts, but motor driven doors are available

198
Q

An overhead rolling steel fire door is constructed of ___

A

Interlocking steel slats with other operating components such as:
Releasing devices
Counterbalance mechanisms
Governors
Wall guides

199
Q

Usually held open by a fusible link, and slide into position along a track either by gravity or by the force of a counterweight

A

Horizontal sliding fire doors

200
Q

Horizontal sliding fire doors are often found in ___

A

Old industrial buildings

201
Q

Common type of sliding fire door

A

Metal-covered, wood-core door

202
Q

The wood core in a sliding fire door provides ___, while the sheet metal covering ___

A
  1. Thermal insulation
  2. Protects the wood from the fire
203
Q

Why does a metal-covered, wood-core sliding fire door usually have a vent hole in the sheet metal?

A

Wood undergoes thermal decomposition when exposed to heat, the vent hold vents the gases of decomposition

204
Q

Metals used to cover a wood core sliding fire door

A

Steel, galvanized sheet metal, and terneplate

205
Q

Terneplate

A

Metal composed of tin and lead

206
Q

Fire doors made with terneplate are commonly referred to as ___

A

Tin-clad doors

207
Q

Commonly used in stairwell enclosures or corridors that require a fire door

A

Swinging fire doors

208
Q

Disadvantage of a swinging fire door

A

Requires a clear space around the door to ensure closure

209
Q

A swinging fire door is a good choice when the door ___

A

Is located in a corridor where it must remain open during day-to-day operations

210
Q

Fire doors can be either ___

A

Automatic or self-closing

211
Q

Door normally held open and closes automatically when an operating device is activated

A

Automatic door

212
Q

Door is normally closed and will return to the closed position if it is opened and released

A

Self-closing door

213
Q

For a swinging fire door to close, ___

A

Some type of detection device must first sense a fire or smoke from a fire

214
Q

Oldest and simplest detection device for a fire door

A

Fusible link

215
Q

Advantage of fusible links

A

Inexpensive, relatively rugged, and easy to maintain

216
Q

Disadvantage of fusible links

A

Slower to operate than devices that detect smoke or the rate of temperature increase

217
Q

Advantage of smoke detector for a fire door

A

Closes more quickly, and permits easy testing

218
Q

Disadvantage of smoke detector for a fire door

A

Costs more and requires periodic cleaning

219
Q

Some fire doors are designed to close when any component of the ___ is activated

A

Fire alarm system

220
Q

A window consists of ___

A

A frame, one or more sashes, and all necessary hardware to make a complete unit

221
Q

Includes the members that form the perimeter of the window, and is fixed to the surrounding wall or other supports

A

Window frame

222
Q

A fixed or movable framed unit that may be included within the window frame

A

Sash

223
Q

The window frame is composed of ___

A

The sill, side jambs, and head jamb

224
Q

Lowest horizontal member of the window frame and supports the weight of the hardware and sash

A

Sill

225
Q

Glass in windows is called ___

A

Glazing

226
Q

Glass in a window may be ___

A

Single, double, or triple-glazed

227
Q

Windows can be broadly classified into ___

A

Fixed (nonoperable)
Movable (operable)

228
Q

Windows that contain both fixed and movable characteristics are generally included in the ___ classification

A

Movable

229
Q

Common movable window configurations

A
  1. Double-hung
  2. Single-hung
  3. Casement
  4. Horizontal sliding
  5. Awning
  6. Jalousie
  7. Projecting
  8. Pivoting
230
Q

Has two sashes that can move past each other in a vertical plane

A

Double-hung window

231
Q

A double-hung window is common in ___

A

Residential occupancies

232
Q

___ hold a double-hung window in the desired position

A

Balancing devices

233
Q

Balancing devices in a single or double-hung window

A

Counterweights, springs, or a spring-loaded coiled tap

234
Q

Windows that use counterweights are found in ___

A

Old buildings

235
Q

Has only one openable sash

A

Single-hung window

236
Q

Has a side-hinged sash that is usually installed to swing outward. May contain one or two operating sashes and can be fully opened by unlatching and pushing or using the mechanical window crank for ventilation

A

Casement

237
Q

Has two or more sashes of which at least one moves horizontally within the window frame

A

Horizontal sliding window

238
Q

In a three sash horizontal sliding window, the middle sash is usually ___

A

Fixed

239
Q

Has one or more top-hinged, outward swinging sashes that are opened by unlatching and pushing or using the mechanical window crank

A

Awning window

240
Q

The arrangement of an awning window permits the window to be ___

A

Open during rain

241
Q

Hopper windows are similar in design to awning windows except they are ___

A

Hinged at the bottom

242
Q

Includes a large number of narrow overlapping glass sections swinging outward

A

Jalousie window

243
Q

The individual pieces of glass in a jalousie window are about ___

A

4” wide

244
Q

The pieces of glass in a jalousie window are supported ___

A

At the ends by an operating mechanism

245
Q

Jalousie windows are popular architecturally because ___

A

The amount of opening can be caried for ventilation without admitting rain

246
Q

Window that swings outwards at the top or bottom and slides upward or downward in grooves. A push bar that usually operates the projected window is notched to hold the window in place

A

Projecting window

247
Q

Window that has a sash that pivots horizontally or vertically on a central axis. Part of the window swings inward and part swings outward when it is opened

A

Pivoting window

248
Q

A window of pivoting design provides ___

A

The full area of the window opening for ventilation

249
Q

Security is commonly provided for windows, especially those that are ___

A

Accessible from ground level or adjacent roofs

250
Q

Common window security method

A

Fasten metal bars or screens to the exterior of the window frame or to the building itself

251
Q

The metal bars fastened to the building may be ___

A

Embedded in masonry or mounted on hinges and locked with padlocks or other locking devices

252
Q

Security windows are available with movable sashes and fixed bars so that ___

A

The windows can be opened for ventilation while maintaining the security of the premises

253
Q

Security bars and grilles must be removed or disabled when interior operations begin to ensure ___

A

Firefighter safety in case a rapid egress is required

254
Q

May be used to protect a fire wall opening in an industrial occupancy or an opening in a wall separating buildings into fire areas

A

Rolling steel shutters

255
Q

Block interior window openings, such as office windows overlooking a factory floor

A

Rolling steel shutters

256
Q

Rolling steel shutters have the same operating components as ___

A

Rolling steel doors

257
Q

Rolling steel shutters normally close ___

A

Under the force of gravity when a fusible link melts, but motor-driven shutters are available

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