Fires In Timber Framed Buildings Under Construction

Question 0

When are these buildings at their most dangerous?

Answer 0

During the construction phase obviously!

Question 1

Hazards associated?? (Timber framed….)

Answer 1

Rapid and unexpected fire spread. 
Rapid collapse - no fire protection
High radiated heat levels. 
Large quantities of smoke and embers
Lack of FF facilities 
Poor access and egress 
Combustible storage
Adverse ground conditions 
Heat exhaustion

Question 2

Who should inform stations of any timber framed buildings under construction?

Answer 2

Regulatory fire safety. RFS

Question 3

When visiting TFBs under construction what should you pay attention to? ( as a 72d).

Answer 3

Size and flow rates of local hydrants

Buildings nearby which may be a risk from radiated heat.

Question 4

Considerations for fires in TFBs

Answer 4

Additional appliances on the PDA
Identify RVP
Local water supplies 
Info on MDT
Local plan to be made

Consider requesting a HLU

Question 5

Ops procedure for TFBs - some things to consider..

Answer 5

Consider TM delta if no persons
Ground monitors
Aerials - water towers 
TIC for hotspots 
Safety officers - building collapse 
Weakening of scaffolding due to heat