Chapter 11

Question 1

From a firefighting standpoint the roofs of buildings can be classified into three styles -

Answer 1

Flat, pitched, curved

Question 2

Roofs-Rise and run

Low slope-
Medium-high slope-

Answer 2

Up to 3/12

4/12-12/12

Question 3

Some structures including churches and mansions have roofs with slopes of ____ or greater

Answer 3

18/12

Question 4

Cast in place concrete decking may accommodate roof attachment by use of wood nailing strips imbedded at an interval of __ ft

Answer 4

3

Question 5

Wood panel decking may have a thickness of __inch on supports __ inches on center

Answer 5

1/2. 24

Question 6

Wood planks for decking will have a __ inch nominal thickness

Answer 6

1

Question 7

Standard methods of fire tests on roof coverings

Answer 7

NFPA 256, also designated ASTM E-108

Question 8

The three classifications are based on the severity of fire the material can withstand

Class A
Class B
Class C

Answer 8

Severe
Moderate
Light