CHAPTER 4 Flashcards
0
Q
The most common type of masonry wall collapse
A
90 degree collapse
1
Q
The 3 ways a masonry exterior building wall may collapse
A
90 degree
Curtain fall
Inward-outward
2
Q
Can a master stream be operated inside the collapse zone
A
Only if absolutely necessary
Leave the master stream unattended
3
Q
As a general rule what is the distance of the collapse zone
A
The height of the wall. This can be increased to 1 1/2 to 2 times the height of the wall if ordered by the IC based on fear of explosion or a timber truss roof triggers the wall collapse
4
Q
A facade includes
A
Front of the building Parapet wall Marquee Canopy Cornice
5
Q
A canopy is more of a collapse danger than a
A
Marquee
