fires in timber framed buildings

Question 1

hazards

Answer 1

rapid fire spread
radiant heat
early collapse
limited access and egress
Bad ground conditions

Question 2

Popular and account for

Answer 2

25% of new builds commercial and domestic

Question 3

7(2)d visits should

Answer 3

1. size and flow of mains.If small mains identify larger ones
2. identify surrounding buildings etc at risk
3. Consider additional PDA
4. Idebtify RVP with contractor
5. identify water supplies if Hl or HVP needed
6. If large Borough plan with local agencies
7. Put on MDT
8. Station training
9. Liase with Police re security and security of flammables with contractor

Question 4

Who informs station of timber framed

Answer 4

Fire Safety

Question 5

If station identifies timber framed building who do we inform

Answer 5

Fire Safety

Question 6

% of commercial and domestic new builds are timber framed

Answer 6

25%