CHAPTER 14

Question 0

The hazard of a party wall balcony fire escape is

Answer 0

Balcony failure

Question 1

What is the safest type of fire escape

Answer 1

Exterior screened stairs
No drop ladder or gooseneck ladder or counterbalance
Wide enough for 2 people
Enclosed with wire screen preventing falls to outside
Step riser similar to interior stairs
Extends from top floor to street

Question 2

The safest method of removing people from a party wall balcony fire escape is

Answer 2

Through the designated horizontal exits

Question 3

When encountering civilians awaiting rescue in a countered balanced stair members should preferably

Answer 3

Use an FDNY ground ladder instead

Question 4

When placing a boot on the fire escape it should be placed near

Answer 4

The outer side of the step

Question 5

It is safer to stand ______the fire escape balcony when lowering a sliding drop ladder

Answer 5

Beneath

Question 6

When the stability of a fire escape is in doubt use a

Answer 6

FDNY ground ladder