Chapter 6 - Preincident planning and code enforcement Flashcards
High Risk Property
has the potential to produce catastrophic property or loss of life in the event of a fire.
Fire code requirements are often adopted or amended in reaction to fire disasters, an approach known as the ___
Catastrophic theory of reform
_____ is an orginzation, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard.
Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
_____ are documents devloped by a standards developing organization, such as the NFPA and made available for adoption by the AHJ.
Model Codes
Adoption by Reference
Occurs when the jurisdiction passes an ordinance that adopts the specific edition of the model code.
Standpipes
Provides 2 1/2 inch male coupling, intended for use by the fire department members trained in the use of large hose streams
Class 1
Standpipes
Provides a 2 1/2 inch hose coupling with a preconnected hose and nozzle in a hose station cabinet. The hose is designed for occupant use.
Class 2
Standpipes
Provides both 1 1/2 inch and 2 1/2 inch connections. The 1 1/2 inch connection may have a preconnected hose line that can be used by the occupants until the fire department arrives.
Class 3
NFPA 704 Marking system
Blue
Health Hazards
NFPA 704 Marking system
Red
flamability hazards
NFPA 704 Marking system
Yellow
Material’s instability hazard
NFPA 704 Marking system
White
used to indicate special hazards
NFPA 704 Marking system
What do the numbers represent?
0- means that the material poses essentially no hazard
4- incidcates extreme danger
