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1
Q

An automatic fire protection system especially automatic sprinklers is the _____________ in many buildings.

A

The first line of defense

P. 23

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2
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______________ management is systematic and included many factors including life safety engineering and administrative controls to protect community resources.

A

Fire loss

P. 28

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3
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Flow of heat from a hot substance to a cold substance

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Heat transfer

P. 31

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4
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Buildings must have a minimum number of exits based on the expected ________ capacity and classification.

A

Occupancy

P 35

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5
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Type II a requires that structural components to have a _____ hour fire resistance.

A

1 hour.

P. 47

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6
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________ total quantity of combustible material in a compartment. Heat of combustion

________ the maximum amount of heat that can be released if all fuel in consumed. HHR
Varies with heat of combustion of the fuel load.

A

Fuel load
Fire load

P. 54

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7
Q

The most commonly used test for determining combustibility is _________.

A

Astm e-136

P. 54

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8
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Laboratory testing is the most common method to determine fire resistant. The standard test is the _________ also known as nfpa________.

A

Astm e-119

Nfpa 251

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9
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Astm 1529

A

Hydrocarbon pools test

P. 58

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10
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Joint systems test.

A

UL 2079

P. 58

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11
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Despite the limited lab testing ______ test is the only standardized test method universally accepted by building codes.

A

E-119

P. 58

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12
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The nfpa _________ test is the most commonly used method to satisfy building codes requirements for structural fire resistance.

A

Same as e119

P. 60

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13
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Load that is steady motionless constant or applied gradually

A

Static load

P. 70

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14
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A _____ load is fixed and _______.

A

Dead
Quantifiable.

P. 70

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15
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________ load that involves motion. Also known as ______

A

Dynamic load
Shock loading

P. 71

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16
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_________ loads that create horizontal motion are the most significant force generated by an earthquake.

A

Lateral

P. 76

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17
Q

Seismic waves affect some buildings differently than others due to the ______ of the earthquake and each buildings features.

A

Resonance

P. 76

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18
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Structural elements designed to control vibration from resonance.

A

Damping mechanism

P. 77

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19
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Most elevator regulations are based on ____________ safety codes published by the asme.

A

Asme/ansi 17.1

P. 103

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20
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Modern elevator cables are flat ________ Coated steel belts that increase energy efficiency

A

Polyethylene

P. 104

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21
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In very tall buildings express elevators are divided into zones. A zone often includes ____ to ______ consecutive floors.

A

15 to 20

P. 110

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22
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Theaters are required to have ___________ over the stage.

A

Smoke vents.

P. 124

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23
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In cases where utility companies do not allow sprinklers the utility companies may permit ____________ detection systems

A

Carbon dioxide

P. 128

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24
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At a minimum an occupancy should be supported by enough generator service to meet __________ plus the _______ of the occupancy.

A

Life safety systems
Critical needs

P. 130

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25
Q

Swinging fire doors are available with ratings from ____ to_____.

A

20 minutes to 3 hours

P. 156

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26
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Dimensional lumber is available in lengths from ____ to ____.

A

8-24 feet

P. 182

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27
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_______ is the strongest of the three Structural composite lumber and can be used for heavy loaded columns and long spans.

A

Psl parallel strand lumber

P. 186

28
Q

A polymer formed by reacting an isocyanate with a polyol. Used in floating insulating foams and floating ropes.

A

Polyurethane

P. 189

29
Q

Heavy timber trusses use members up to ____ or ____ inches.

A

8 or 10

P. 209

30
Q

Single vertical column of masonry units in a wall.

A

Wythe

P. 223

31
Q

Non-reinforced masonry walls are usually limited to a max height of _____ stories.

A

6

P. 224

32
Q

Load bearing masonry walls may be constructed to a height of ____ or more with a wall thickness of only ______ when using reinforced masonry

A

10 stories

12 inches

P. 226

33
Q

The behavior of steel under fire conditions depends on the _______ of the steel and the degree of _______ provided

A

Mass
Resistance

P 239

34
Q

__________ steel is used for members that have a thin cross section such as floor and roof decking and wall studs.

A

Cold rolled steel

P. 241

35
Q

One common structural steel is the __________ which includes manganese carbon and silicon.

A

Astm a36

P. 241

36
Q

Yield point of steel. A36 steel.

A

36000 psi

P 241

37
Q

Beam and girder steel frames can be classified as ____,_____, and ____

A

Rigid simple semi rigid

P. 247

38
Q

Compression strength of concrete

Compression strength of concrete masonry units.

A

2500-6000 psi
1500-6000 psi.

P. 259
P. 218

39
Q

In addition to maintaining moisture concrete in the process of curing mist be maintained at the correct temperature between _______ and ______

A

50-70 degrees

P. 264

40
Q

The _____________ concrete frame is a simple system that consists of a concrete slab with concrete columns for support. Thickness ranges from _____ to _______ inches.

A

Flat slab

6-12

P. 267

41
Q

Slab and beam concrete framing featuring concrete beams running in two different directions is knows as_______. It is also known as _________.

A

Two way slab construction
Waffle construction

P. 268

42
Q

When fighting a fire in a building with structural truss components the ahj should consider prioritizing ________ Fire suppression operations.

A

Defensive

P. 287

43
Q

Bowstring trusses use ____________ connectors instead of gang nailed gussets.

A

Split ring

P. 288

44
Q

Built up roofs usually last for ____ years.

A

20

P. 292

45
Q

Fluid applied membranes are useful for buildings with _______ roofs.

A

Curved

P. 293

46
Q

Slate tiles sizes, weights and life span.

A

Range from 1/16 inch to 1 1/2 inch.
8-36 lbs per sq ft
150 years

P. 297

47
Q

Nfpa 256

Also known as astm _______.

A

Standard of testing roof coverings.
E-108

P. 298

48
Q

Practically speaking the _______ of the fire equipment defines high rises for first responders.

A

Reach

P. 310

49
Q

The elevator code requires a ________ where elevator hoist ways or room is protected by sprinklers.

A

Shunt trip

P. 319

50
Q

The cause of building collapse can be put into two board categories.

A

Nature and human.

P. 360

51
Q

Failure during construction may result from temporary weakness of the building frame. ____________ concrete structures are especially affected because the length of time required for concrete to cure.

A

Poured in place.

P. 361

52
Q

Most commonly used cement, known as a hydraulic cement.

A

Portland cement

P. 220

53
Q

Non reinforced masonry walls are usually limited to a max of _____ stories.

A

6

P. 224

54
Q

Speed at which flame will spread over the surface of a material.

A

Surface burning characteristics

P. 139

55
Q 
Flame spread for: 
Asbestos 
Red oak
Veneered woods 
Drywall 
Douglas fir.
A 
0
100
515
10-15
15-60

P. 142

56
Q

Nfpa ______standard for testing doors. Also astm________.

A

252

E-152

P. 162

57
Q

Heavy timber supporting roofs columns size.

A

6x8

P. 207

58
Q

Most fire insulating materials can be applied in specific thicknesses to achieve different rating. The applied fireproofing vary from______ to _______ to produce a rating of _____ to _____ hours

A

7/8-1 7/8

1 to 4 hours

P. 244

59
Q

High density SFRMs that use magnesium oxychloride have densities ranging from _____ to _____.

A

40-80

P. 244

60
Q

Cementitious materials have densities ranging from _____ to _____.

A

15-50

P. 244

61
Q

Intumescent materials will expand ___ to ____ times it’s original volume.

They have an applied thickness of ____ to ______.

A

15 to 30x

.03 to .4

P. 245

62
Q

Compression of wood

A

325-1700 psi

P. 183

63
Q

In general columns used for structural support in buildings should not have a slenderness ratio _____ than ____.

A

Greater
120

P. 250

64
Q

The term used to describe how bad Aaron sushi sucks.

A

he Can suck chrome off a trailer hitch

65
Q

Nfpa _______ standard for tests for roof coverings. Also astm ______.

A

256

E-108

P. 298

66
Q

_______________ spread over a specific material can be measured and predicted in degrees known as the _____________ of the material.

A

Flame
Surface burning characteristics

P. 139

67
Q

Side to side swaying motion

A

Horizontal motion

P. 77

Building Construction T2 (1 decks)

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