Chapter 12 Firefighting Concerns Of Green Construction

Question 1

Biopolymers

Answer 1

In terms of construction materials, a naturally produced plastic from renewable, living sources (e.g., starches, wood), instead of nonrenewable sources such as oil.

Question 2

Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)

Answer 2

PV systems that are incorporated into the building itself in the form of either PV shingles or PV wall panel systems.

Question 3

Cob

Answer 3

A composite material composed of clay, straw, sand, and earth; similar to adobe; typically laid in courses.

Question 4

Gray water

Answer 4

Wastewater from industrial processes, laundries, and other cources.

Question 5

Inverter

Answer 5

A device used in a PV roof panel to convert DC into AC.

Question 6

Off grid systems

Answer 6

PV systems that are not connected to a traditional public electrical grid; they are often located in rural areas.

Question 7

Structural insulated panels (SIP)

Answer 7

“Stud-less” wall assemblies using a core of polyurethane.

Question 8

Structural insulated sheathing (SIS)

Answer 8

Installed as an exterior sheathing in woodframe dwellings, providing structural stabilization (similar to plywood and particleboard sheathing over wood studs), insulation, and a barrier to moisture.

Question 9

Sustainable construction

Answer 9

Construction that is deemed to be energy-efficient and environmentally friendly; also known as green construction.

Question 10

Trombe wall

Answer 10

A set of glass exterior panels and concrete block wall with a void space in between (used smaller buildings).