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Chap. 1 - BC and The Fire Service Flashcards

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Type I building construction

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Fire resistive

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The useful lifespan of a building can range from

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25 to 100 years

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Type II building construction

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Protected noncombustible or Noncombustible

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Type III building construction

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Exterior protected

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Type IV building construction

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Heavy timber

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Type V

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Wood frame

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The first line of the defense in a building

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Automatic fire suppression systems especially automatic sprinklers

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The transfer of heat by the movement of liquids gases, usually in an upward direction.

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Convection

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The transfer of heat energy through space by electromagnetic waves

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Radiation

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10
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NFPA 80A - three levels of exposure

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light

moderate

severe

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11
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Potential sources of building failure under fire conditions can include some or all of the following

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Structural integrity

Building systems

Design deficiencies

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12
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The structural integrity of a building under fire conditions is related to

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The fire resistance and combustibility of the materials of which it is constructed

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According to building construction design deficiencies refers to

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Failure to provide a level of fire safety appropriate to ultimate use of the building

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Specific fire safety provisions include requirements for the following elements

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Structural fire resistance 
flammability of interior finishes
Adequacy of means of egress 
enclosure of vertical openings 
fire protection systems 
exposure protection 
occupancy separation

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According to building codes chapter 1 building construction occupancy safety must also be considered in the following areas

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Design of stairs and walking surfaces
balcony railings 
overhead obstacles 
electrical wiring elevator 
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16
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The maximum and minimum height for manual fire alarm stations above the floor

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Not more than 4 1/2 feet then not less than 3 1/2 feet

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17
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A protected area where a person can remain temporarily until someone else provides assistance for instructions

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Area of refuge

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18
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Availability of water is a basic consideration in the design of fire protection systems the primary concern is:

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The amount of water that will being needed for the flow rate and duration of the fire protection system

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19
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Term used to describe the incorporation of such environmental principles as energy efficiency and environmentally friendly building materials into design and construction

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Green design

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20
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Architecture and major technical specialties and their functions. - CIVIL ENGINEERING

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Water supply
Sanitary sewers
Surveying
Site preparation and excavation
Roadways
Stormwater drainage

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21
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Architecture and major technical specialties and their functions. - STRUCTRAL ENGINEERING

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Determination of loads
Foundation design
Structural behavior
Structural members
Structural erection

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22
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Architecture and major technical specialties and their functions. - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
Pumping systems
Elevators
Plumbing systems

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Architecture and major technical specialties and their functions. - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

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Lighting
Power
Communications

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24
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Architecture and major technical specialties and their functions. - FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING

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Automatic sprinklers
Standpipes
Fire alarm
Smoke control
Code compliance

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25
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The term used when the design and construction phases of a project overlap

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Fast tracking

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