Chapter 9 - BLDG CONST, FPS, FB

Question 1

legal document that govern activities at various levels of government

Answer 1

codes

Question 2

describes a set of requirements that are similar to a standard; only enforceable when the AHJ adopts them

Answer 2

model codes

Question 3

When are model codes enforceable

Answer 3

when the AHJ adopts them

Question 4

a document that a committee of experts has developed and agreed upon before publication

Answer 4

consensus standards

Question 5

What determines a the “type” of building construction

Answer 5

the construction materials used and their resistance to fire

Question 6

Types 1 b/c is composed of what kind of structural members?

Answer 6

non / limited combustible with high fire resistance (i.e. reinforced concrete, precast concrete, and protected steel frame)

Question 7

Is type 1 construction fireproof?

Answer 7

No; the structural members will not burn, but they may degrade from the effects of fire

Question 8

What are the concerns associated with type 1 b/c and fire?

Answer 8

compartments that retain heat, roofs that may be difficult to penetrate, non operating windows

Question 9

what is the difference between fire-resistive & noncombustible construction?

Answer 9

the material of type II do not meet stricter requirements than those materials used in type I (they still do not add to the fuel load)

Question 10

what are common components of a type II construction?

Answer 10

metal framing, metal cladding, concrete block wall, unprotected, open web joists supporting metal roof decking

Question 11

what are common components of type III construction?

Answer 11

exterior wall and structural members of non/limited combustibles and interior walls, columns, beams, floors and roofs are completely / partially wood

Question 12

name concerns with Type III

Answer 12

fire spread through void spaces of the roof and truss system
lack of fire stops in void spaces
prefab wood truss systems similar to Type V

Question 13

in what way are type IV buildings resistive to collapse?

Answer 13

sheer mass of the structural members
the timbers own char reduces heat penetration to the inside of the beam

Question 14

what are common components of type IV

Answer 14

exterior wall of noncombustible materials
interior floors, walls, roofs are solid / laminated wood with no concealed spaces

Question 15

Type IV buildings exhibit what conditions that can affect fire behavior

Answer 15

high wood concentrations
collapse of masonry walls caused by loos of structural integrity of timbers

Question 16

what is the most common type of factory built home?

Answer 16

manufactured (mobile); have an axle assembly under the frame

Question 17

(T/F) manufactured homes are not required to conform to model building codes

Answer 17

True; required to meet HUD standard, which is similar to type v

Question 18

The HUD code (blank) all building codes and is (blank) stringent than model building codes

Answer 18

preempts; more

Question 19

what may be an additional sources of oxygen during a fire in a factory built home?

Answer 19

an open crawl space

Question 20

why does fire spread quicker in a manufactured home?

Answer 20

fewer interior walls to create compartments and interior wall finishes, causing the fire to quickly become even limited

Question 21

in what year was the HUD standard enacted?

Answer 21

1976

Question 22

A compartment or structure that is used for the gathering of 50 or more persons (worship, theaters, restaurants, arenas)

Answer 22

Assembly occupancy

Question 23

An occupancy that provides a workspace for large numbers of occupants in an office environment

Answer 23

Business

Question 24

structure used by six or more persons through the 12th grade that meets for four or more hours in a day or more than 12 hours in a week; also encompasses days cares for 6 or more 2.5 y.o.

Answer 24

Educational

Question 25

any building that is designed to sell or display merchandise

Answer 25

mercantile

Question 26

any occupancy that provides sleeping accommodations other than those defined for health care, detention, or correctional (1-2family, lodging, hotel, dorm, apartment)

Answer 26

residential

Question 27

occupancies used to store goods, merchandise, vehicles, or animals

Answer 27

storage

Question 28

situations in which a variety of occupants may be included in the same structure

Answer 28

Mixed

Question 29

designed to trigger an alarm when a fire or potential fire is detected

Answer 29

fire detection and alarm system

Question 30

activated manually; sensor that detect heat, smoke or flame can also activate them; INITIATE AN ALARM SIGNAL ONLY ON THE PREMISE WHERE THEY ARE INSTALLED, DO NOT TRANSMIT A SIGNAL; primary purpose is to notify building occupants, then passerby’s

Answer 30

local

Question 31

used only in communities that have municipal alarm box systems; installed in a building a connect to box alarm at street, transmits signal to fire dept

Answer 31

auxiliary

Question 32

connect directly to the comms / dispatch center; may cover up to 5 buildings

Answer 32

remote station

Question 33

used to protect large commercial and industrial buildings, high rise buildings and groups of commonly owned buildings in a single location; common receding point somewhere on the premises

Answer 33

proprietary

Question 34

receiving point is not on the protected premises, the owner does not employ the person receiving the alarm

Answer 34

central station

Question 35

Are almost always electrically driven centrifugal pumps with a discharge capacity from 500 - 4500 gpm (NFPA 20)

Answer 35

Stationary fire pumps

Question 36

standpipe system intended for firefighting use

Answer 36

Class I

Question 37

standpipe system designed for use by trained building occupants or FD; equipped with 1.5” hose or nozzle

Answer 37

Class II