CHAPTER 12

Question 0

Suspended ceilings are most often found in

Answer 0

Stores
Top floors of multiple dwellings
Renovate buildings

Question 1

The most dangerous ceiling is the

Answer 1

Suspended ceiling

Question 2

On MD’s they are found on the

Answer 2

Top floor to create a space for insulation from sun rays

Question 3

In renovated building they are found on

Answer 3

Every floor of every apartment to reduce ceiling height

Question 4

The current NYC building code requires

Answer 4

“Black Iron” rod and frame ceiling support. This safety feature redistributes loads during partial failure and the robustness of this ceiling system provides additional strength to the ceiling construction during a fire

Question 5

Th ceiling collapse killing NYC firefighters is the

Answer 5

Wood grid suspended ceiling

Question 6

The most important 1st step to rescue members trapped under a collapsed ceiling DURING A STORE FIRE is to

Answer 6

Sweep the collapse area above the ceiling with a hose line and knock down the flames

Question 7

When a suspended ceiling collapse

Answer 7

1st cut the wood grid

Then cut the sheathing