Chapter 3 Flashcards
Space separated by smoke-rated barrier in which a tenable environment is maintained during a fire
Area of refuge
Property of a metal that allows it to be shaped
Malleable
Large series of large timbers or steel driven into the ground
Pile
Used to strengthen a roof over large areas
Folded plate
Temporary shoring or lateral bracing to support the work in process of construction
Falsework
Grooved, ridged material
Corrugation
Wall assembly that subdivides a building to prevent the spread of fire
Fire partition
Material that chars and burns but does not flow
Thermosets
Type of material that can drip to produce secondary fires
Thermoplastics
Placed in concrete to give it special characteristics
Admixtures
What type of wood panel has strands laid at right angles?
Oriented strand board (OSB)
What stone is particularly subject to spalling when exposed to fire?
Granite
At what temperature does structural steel fail?
1000 degrees F
If a material contributes fuel to the combustion process, it is considered:
Combusitble
What material is strong in tension and weak in compression?
Hemp rope
What is used to support smaller buildings and those built on stronger soils?
Footings
Soils walls are protected against collapse by what means?
Crosslot bracing, rakers, and tiebacks
List the construction regulations
plumbing, electrical, mechanical, building, and fire codes; zoning regulations, ADA, Insurance regulations, construction safety regulations
Who is typically responsible for the overall project?
Architect
What are some of the common dangers at a construction site?
open and unsecured openings; Missing stairwells; hanging, projected and moving objects; and open perimeters without protection of walls
A/An ___ code regulates the actual design and construction of new buildings.
Building
A/an ___ code regulates the activities that take place in existing buildings
Fire
____ laws dictate land usage in specific cities.
Zone regulations
The ___ is a set of regulations passed in 1990 hat include among other things, regulations requiring areas of refuge.
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
___ is the organization that enforces regulations related to safety on construction sites.
OSHA
The ___ is responsible for the design of a building and decides how a building will perform.
Architect
A fire protection ___ designs the fire protection systems of a building.
engineer
The ___ engineer designs the layout of the site, including parking, drainage, and roadways.
Civil
A/an ___ engineer designs heating, air conditioning, and plumbing systems.
Mechanical
The ___ engineer designs lighting, telecommunications, and emergency power systems.
Electrical
T/F
Buildings under construction are usually more dangerous than completed structures.
True
T/F
A fire code provides the maximum levels of health and life safety.
False
T/F
While on site, firefighters should test private hydrants.
True
T/F
Progressive collapses can ne stopped by shear walls.
True
T/F
Dimensional lumber is between 5 and 7 inches in nominal thickness.
False
T/F
Cast iron is a very strong metal.
False
T/F
A slurry wall is made up of engineered wood products
False
T/F
Columns typically form a very strong support.
True
T/F
Fire retardants do not render wood noncombustible.
True
T/F
Wet wood has less strength than dry wood.
True
What hazards may be present in a standpipe system in a high-rise building construction project?
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What laws dictate land usage?
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What act mandates the construction of areas of refuge in multistory buildings?
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What professionals may be may be involved in the building design and construction process?
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What are the negative characteristics of steel?
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In many buildings, glass has been fabricated to withstand severe circumstances such as blasts and hurricanes. What issues do these special types of glass prevent for firefighters?
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A building that is being constructed of concrete has several concerns for firefighters. What are they?
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