final fire prevention Flashcards
what NFPA assists with Hazmat
Nfpa 704
What is the pourpose of a double detector valve
to prevent backflow
what is a photoelectric smoke detector
when a smoke particles runs through a beam in the smoke detector
What is the most common myth of sprinkler systems
if one goes off they all do
what is the best thing to do in a wild land environment
Defensible Space
What is the difference between branch lines and mains
branch lines have sprinkler heads while mains do not
what is the purpose of an inspector test valve
to simulate the flow through one sprinkler head
what is the purpose of hangers on a sprinkler system
to support the system
What is an initiating alarm
pull, smoke alarm, etc
what are the placard colors
white red yellow
model codes
nationally recognized codes
smoke detector that uses radioactive material to detect a fire
Ionized
NFPA 921
must conduct (investegation,inspection,etc) in a methodolgical manner
how wide is a fire lane
20 ft
what is the definition of a hazourdous material
a substance that poses a risk to health or public safety
Wildland requirment for defensible space per home
100ft
who is required to inspect cooking appliances for food saftey after discharge of an extinguishment system
health dept
what kind of fire extinguisher is requierd for a hood and duct system
Class K
how often should a hood anbd duct system installed for commercial cooking appliances be serviced
6 months
When is an extinguishing system for comercial cooking system required to be installed
cooking that produces grease laden vapors
What is not an aproved method for a water source with most wildland agencies
streams/rivers
what is the average weight of a fire apparatus
40,000 pounds
which roofing classifacation is an approved type in the wildland area
class A
what fire protection feature does dual pane windows provide
Provides a thermal barrier between fire and inside the house
What is main purpose of screens on attic vents on chimney’s
to prevent flying embers from landing on flammable material
What is the minimum distance required between tree branches and chiminey outlets
10 feet
What is the main purpose for a turnout on a fire access roadway
To allow vehicles passing in the opposite directions to pull to one side
what is the minnimum width of a wildland access road way
10 ft
What is the conviction percentage for arson casses for most fire depts
3%
When prosecuting an arson case, what is the one item that can most effect a prosecution case
chain of evidence
What nfpa standard is considerd to be the arson investegators “Bible”
NFPA 921
During a fire situation, what is the propper way to shut down power to a structure
switch off only main breaker
When processing a fire scene for possible arson which of the following is not a step in the process
schedule fire personell for coverage
What of the following is not a method of determining the area of origin
fire damage least to worst
Which of the following is a method used by arsonist to set a fire at a distant location
trailer
