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Chapter 12 Flashcards

1
Q

Which type of floor plan are many office buildings and hotels designed with

A

Central core

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2
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How are inmates moved when evacuation to a defend in place compartment is necessary

A

Horizontally

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3
Q

Which is designed to quickly relieve the pressure created by an explosion

A

Venting

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4
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What is the minimum width allowed under code for the shopping mall

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20 feet

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5
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Which type of explosion is a purely physical event

A

boiler explosion

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6
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Which of the following locations does the two way fire department communication system not operate with

A

Individual residences

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7
Q

Which characteristic is important in regards to the horizontal extension of fire in a high rise building

A

Subdivision by partitions

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8
Q

What was fire protection usually provided by before the last quarter of the 20th century

A

Standpipes

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9
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Where is the fire command center typically located

A

First floor

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10
Q

Which does not factor into the required level of sprinkler protection of storage racks

A

layout of the racks

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11
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What is the maximum available fire resistant protection typically for underground structures

A

Four hours

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12
Q

When was the Empire State Building constructed

A

1930

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13
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What complicates providing adequate fire protection in a building with an atrium

A

Height of the atrium

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14
Q

Which fire protection feature specifically addresses the defend in place concept in a detention facility

A

automatic sprinklers

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15
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What is the typical number of levels in a shopping mail

A

one to three

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16
Q

Which is found in the high rise building that prevents recirculation of smoke to other floors

A

Duct detectors

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17
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At what pressure should a pressure regulating device be placed at the 1 1/2 inch hose connection

A

100 psi

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18
Q

What is the roof of an air supported structure constructed from

A

Polyester fabric

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19
Q

Which part of the structure are storage racks usually bolted to

A

Floor

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20
Q

What rating is listed in the typical model codes for the enclosure of an atrium

A

1 hour

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21
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What fire resistance do model building codes typically require the floor construction of a high-rise building to be

A

2 hour

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22
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What fire resistive separations are required by code to be placed between stores within the mall

A

1 hour

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23
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What is the minimum number of floors that an atrium will extend

A

two

24
Q

Where are the standpipe risers and hose valves located

A

stairwell

25
Q

How many floor control valves will there be for the sprinkler system in a sixty story high rise building

A

sixty

26
Q

Where are the car controls operable from during phase II elevator operations

A

Inside the car only

27
Q

Which of the following should the area of refuge be equipped with

A

Two-way communications system

28
Q

What is the minimum number of sides that emergency access openings are typically required on the upper floors of the windowless structure

A

two

29
Q

Which is a correct statement about membrane covered frame structures

A

Cannot offer large unobstructed interior space

30
Q

How many water supply sources are typically required for the standpipe system in seismic zones

A

two

31
Q

What distinguishes explosions from ordinary combustion

A

Speed of the process

32
Q

Which is seen as the greatest single challenge in controlling fires in underground buildings

A

Venting heat and smoke

33
Q

What constitutes a high rise building from a fire protection standpoint

A

Beyond effective reach of fire equipment at street level

34
Q

Which type of structure has the advantage of providing a large unobstructed interior space

A

membrane

35
Q

At what height does a building begin to be considered a high rise building according to model building codes

A

75 feet

36
Q

How many accessible means of egress are required in recent codes as minimum

A

two

37
Q

When did building codes begin to require that stairwells be enclosed in high-rise buildings

A

1920’s and 30’s

38
Q

At what pressure is the air supported structure kept

A

0.35 psi

39
Q

During which phase of operations are all elevators brought to the recall floor

A

Phase I

40
Q

Which reason is behind the requirement for high rise buildings to be equipped with fire alarm systems

A

High occupant load

41
Q

Which statement about safety during emergency elevator use is correct

A

Always remain in communication by radio or other means

42
Q

What is the main purpose of venting an explosion

A

Reducing structural damage

43
Q

What ideally is the maximum weight of a vent panel

A

3 pounds per square foot

44
Q

Which would require smokeproof enclosures for the underground building

A

levels 30 feet below the level of exit discharge

45
Q

Which floors are pressurized when using the buildings mechanical air handling system to accomplish smoke removal

A

Fire floor, one floor above and one floor below the fire floor

46
Q

Which is the most deadly fire in US history

A

Winecoff Hotel Fire in atlanta

47
Q

What must be placed in stairs and at major entrances in the shopping mall

A

Fire department hose outlets

48
Q

Which tactic should be tried first when dealing with a fire in a detention facility

A

Defend in place

49
Q

Which is more ideal material to construct high rise buildings from

A

Steal

50
Q

What is Phase 1 operation of the elevator during an emergency

A

Recall

51
Q

Which tactic should be tried first when dealing with a fire in a detention facility

A

Defend in place

52
Q

What rating is listed in the typical model codes for the enclosure of an atrium

A

1 hour

53
Q

Which is found in the high rise building that prevents recirculation of smoke to other floors

A

Duct detectors

54
Q

Which elevator operation is designed to allow firefighters to use the elevators after they arrive at the scene by overriding the recall feature

A

Phase 2

55
Q

When was the Empire state Building constructed

A

1930

BC (14 decks)

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