Ch 8 - Ground Ladders Flashcards
1
Q
NFPA 1931
A
Standard for Manufacturer’s Design of Fire Department Ground Ladders
2
Q
NFPA 1932
A
Ground Ladder Service Testing
3
Q
Residential heights
A
10ft each floor
3ft to window sill
4
Q
Commercial heights
A
12ft each floor
4ft to window sill
5
Q
Distance from electrical wires
A
10ft
6
Q
Ladder reach rule of thumb
A
Less than 35ft - rated length minus 1ft
More than 35ft - rated length minus 2ft
7
Q
Ladder butt placement away from building rule
A
Height needed divided by 4 for distance away from building
8
Q
Ladder angle
A
75 degrees
