Chapter 13 Flashcards
Which sprinkler system would be required to be monitored at a constantly attended location in a newer building
22 sprinklers
What is a common theme in most building expansion projects
Need to keep the existing portion open
When must adequate access roads be built during construction
before construction begins
Who needs to be involved in developing a strategy to ensure that adequate temporary water supply is in place during the course of construction when permanent roadways and water supply are not able to be provided
Contractor, owner/developer and the fire department
What is a reason that heating systems cause fires at the construction site
They are left unattended
How is the construction elevator operated
Manually
What is a reason to protect a building at the demolition site
To protect exposures
Who should visit the construction site to keep firefighters familiar with the project
First due fire companies
At what height building does newer building code require a minimum of one lighted stairway be provided during construction
50 feet
What must be done after a dry standpipe is used during cold wather
drain the riser
Where do fires typically occur in high rise construction projects
Upper floors
What makes remolding more hazardous than new construction operations
The remainder of the building is still occupied
Which of the following can be used by the firefighter at a construction site to accesss the upper floors of a building
Construction elevator
Which part of the concrete building will cause collapse if it is involved in fire when the concrete pour has not cured
Formwork
Where should the top hose outlets of the standpipe system be located from the uppermost level having a secure floor when the building is under construction
Within one story
What is the best course of action when battling a fire at a demolition site
Exterior operations from a safe distance
Which construction site hazard can become a source of ignition because it is subject to being moved and rearranged in the daily course of work
Electrical wiring
What is the most common temporary fire protection measure in a building under construction
Standpipes with outlets
What will cause diesel fuel and gasoline to contribute to a fire at the construction site
Being spilled
What can sometimes be substituted when fire extinguisher theft is a problem at the construction site
Barrel of water with buckets
What must occur for the fire resistance of the concrete building to be in place
Concrete must cure
What is usually required by fire prevention code during and after welding operations
Fire watch
