Chapter 13

Question 1

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Answer 1

Any of several petroleum products, such as propane or butane, stored under pressure as a liquid.

Question 2

Hot Work

Answer 2

Any operation that requires the use of tools or machines that may produce a source of ignition.

Question 3

Fire Department Connection (FDC)

Answer 3

Point at which the fire department can connect into a sprinkler or standpipe system to boost the water pressure and flow in the system. This connection consists of a clappered siamese with two or more 2 1/1 inch (65 mm) intakes or one large-diameter (4-inch [100 mm] or larger) intake. Also known as Fire Department Sprinkler Connection.

Question 4

Renovate

Answer 4

Restoring or updating building’s features including finishing materials, furnishing, and overall appearance.

Question 5

Remodel

Answer 5

Restructuring of a building’s spaces and occupancy features.

Question 6

Newer building codes require that a minimum of

Answer 6

One lighted stairway be provided when building construction reaches a height above four stories or 50 feet.

Question 7

The most common temporary fire protection measures is

Answer 7

The installation of standpipes with outlets

Question 8

The most efficient method of providing fire protection on a construction project is

Answer 8

To make use of the permanent fire protection system as they are installed

Question 9

Building and fire codes typically require that standpipes be

Answer 9

Extended before the construction reaches 40 feet above the lowest level of fire department access

Question 10

The primary hazard unique to renovating and remodeling is

Answer 10

The disturbance of hazardous substances such as asbestos.