Ch 7 Sloping Peak Roof Collapse Flashcards
The three most common types of sloping roofs are what? Pg 92
• gable roof: has sides sloping up from two walls.
• hip roof: has sides sloping up from four walls.
• gambrel roof: has two slopes on each of two sides, with the lower slope steeper than the upper.
The three most common types of wood construction used for sloping roofs are what? Pg 96
•Timber truss
•Plank and beam
•rafter construction
Which is an example of a built-up roof covering? p. 97
Tar and gravel
What is the first priority when working from a pitched roof? p. 102
Life safety
Which is considered to be a medium-pitched roof? p. 99
5 or 6 in 12
Which type of sloping roof construction has the largest
area of unsupported roof deck?
p. 96
Timber truss
Which is considered the safest wood construction used for sloping roofs?
p. 96
Rafter
What is being compared when discussing the pitch of a roof?
p. 99
Roof rise to rafter span
What is the only thing that can protect the firefighter from a roof rafter collapse? p. 101
Working from an aerial ladder
Which of the following is NOT a commonly encountered peaked roof?
p. 92
Mansard
Which type of roof covering can be extremely dangerous to firefighters working below due to its weight and size? p. 97
Slate tile
Which of the following is NOT a primary member in sloping roof construction? p. 95
Trimmer beams
Where did the roof begin to collapse in the fire in the residence referenced in the case study in the Bronx, New
York? p. 93
Hip rafters
How many primary structural members are found in the hip
roof?
Nine
From which of the following will the roof ladder NOT protect the firefighter?p. 101
Roof rafter collapse
