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Lofts Flashcards

1
Q

Lofts can be what type of class construction (4 answers)

A

Class 1, 2, 3 or 6

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2
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Which type of loft is considered to be the least common type

A

Mill (Heavy Timber)

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3
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Which type of loft is considered to be the most common

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Fireproof lofts

Note: Also the newest type

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4
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The maximum height of older cast-iron lofts

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7 to 8 stories

Note: These lofts were built between the 1840’s and 1870’s

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5
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The frontage and depth of older cast-iron lofts

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Frontage: 25 ft.
Depth: 90 ft.

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6
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The number of staircases found in older cast-iron lofts

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Only 1

Note: Will be wooden stairs

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7
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The height of newer cast-iron lofts

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8-12 stories

Note: Constructed from the 1880’s to 1901

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8
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The width and depth of newer cast-iron lofts

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Width: 50 feet
Depth: 90 feet

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9
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Larger irregularly (P shaped) newer cast-iron lofts will have lengths and depths of how much

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Width: 100 feet
Depth: 200 feet

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10
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The height of mill lofts

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4 to 6 stories

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11
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The type of stairways found in mill lofts

A

Fire towers

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12
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The height of fireproof lofts

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10 to 15 stories

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13
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The width and depth of fireproof lofts

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Width: 50 to 100 ft. or more
Depth: 75 to 200 feet
Note: Some can span an entire block

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14
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Name 2 ways fireproof lofts can be interconnected

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By automatic fire doors or joined via exterior bridges (skywalks)

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15
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Fireproof lofts that are over 75’ in height may have how many fire towers

A

1 or more

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16
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In fireproof lofts, the automatic sprinkler/standpipes are tied into what 2 water systems

A

City water system or roof gravity tank

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17
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Vaulted sidewalks are supported by what 2 structural members

A

Wrought-iron I beams OR cast iron

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18
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If a loading dock is present in a loft, freight elevators may be found how far in from the front of the building

A

20 feet

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19
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Name a reason why freight elevators are not used initially at fire operations

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Will be located close to rubbish removal areas

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20
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Aerials and portables should not be placed on what type of windows

A

Any window that serves the elevator shaft

Note: These windows are required to display a “SHAFTWAY” sign in front

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21
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Utility shafts will terminate in what area of a loft

A

The roof level

Note: Can present severe vertical and horizontal fire extension problems

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22
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Name 5 types of fire escapes found in loft buildings

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  1. Standard 2. Counter balance stairway/ladders 3. Vertical 4. Party wall balconies 5. Exterior screened stairway
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23
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Straight run stairs made of wood and covered with wainscoting will also be covered with what

A

Tin

Note: Do not overlook this area during overhauling

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24
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Original hardwood finished flooring is from ____ to ___ of the building mill lofts

A

Front to rear

25
Q

After (2) 2 1/2” lines are stretched up a stairway, name 3 other ways to get a 3rd line up to the fire floor

A
  1. Alternate stairway 2. Exterior rope stretch 3. Fire escape
26
Q

When will the 2nd hoseline be stretched to the floor above

A

Only when not needed on the fire floor

27
Q

Outside streams will be used to extinguish what type of fire

A

Visible

28
Q

Positioning of the hoseline with FF’s to the side of the entrance to fire area will be done when

A

Potential backdraft on intermediate floors when vertical vent is not possible

29
Q

What type of floors exposed to fire can spall violently and possibly fail when struck by water

A

Segmented Arch Floors

Note: Use reach of the stream and do not operate the line directly overhead

30
Q

Sprinkler systems may serve which floors

A

Cellar and sub-cellar

Note: May be Dry piping with fusible link sprinkler heads OR Perforated pipes

31
Q

Non automatic sprinkler systems rely on what type of water source

A

FD water supply solely

32
Q

True or false. In lofts where the sprinklers serve the upper floors, section valves may be found on individual floors/areas

A

True

These valves must be checked to ensure they are in the full open position

33
Q

The number of interior stairs typically found in cast iron loft buildings

A

1

34
Q

Who will ensure the sprinkler system is supplied

A

3rd due engine

35
Q

True or false. At upper floor fires where 2 lines have already been stretched, the High Rise Nozzle can be a consideration as the 3rd line

A

True

36
Q

Cast iron lofts may have up to 4 doorways fronting the street. Name the 4 types of doors

A
  1. Freight elevator 2. Residential elevator vestibule 3. Commercial entrance 4. Interior stairway entrance
37
Q

When will engine companies operate in accordance with FFP Class A FP MD’s

A

Fireproof Loft Buildings

38
Q

How will elevators that are very old with limited load capacities and open cage cabs be operated

A

Manual mode requiring an operator

Note: These elevators will not have Fireman Service

39
Q

Name 2 tool requirements for lofts that have large open floor areas

A

Search ropes and TIC’s

40
Q

In cast iron and mill loft buildings where fire is in the cellar/ sub cellar, what will the 2nd ladder do if the 1st ladder cannot make access down interior stairs

A

Gain access to cellar area via alt. route (adjoining building)

41
Q

In cast iron and mill loft buildings where fire is in the cellar/ sub cellar, ladder chauffeurs will be positioned where

A

Front of the building

Note: This member will be available to position or reposition ladders as needed

42
Q

In cast-iron and mill loft buildings, name 3 ways the roof man gets to the roof

A
  1. Adjoining building 2. Aerial/ TL 3. Fire escape
43
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When fire is located in the lower floors of cast iron and mill loft buildings, where will the 1st OV be positioned

A

Rear of the building to coordinate vent

Note: Only exception is to assist LCC with a life hazard in front of the building

44
Q

When will ladder companies operate as per FFP Class A FP MD’s

A

Fireproof Loft buildings

45
Q

Where does the 1st due BC establish the command post

A

Front of the fire building

46
Q

If structural stability of a gravity tank is questionable what can be done

A

Drain the contents of the tank and divert the water off the roof into a drain pipe OR open a standpipe outlet on a lower floor

47
Q

LCS’s should avoid striking what part of a loft building

A

Columns

Note: Floor collapse can occur by the failure of a single column

48
Q

When fire is located at upper floors of cast iron and mill loft buildings, who is responsible to bring the saw to the roof

A

2nd due roof

49
Q

True or false. When properly cast, structural members of cast-iron will withstand a great deal of thermal stress

A

True

50
Q

What will happen if an improperly cast column is cooled by a hoseline

A

Will contract disproportionately leading to potential failure

51
Q

At 1100 degrees cast-iron loses ____ % of its original strength

A

58%

Note: The strength lost is cumulative and never regained

52
Q

Which type of columns will elongate or extend when heated

A

Iron fibers (just like steel)

53
Q

Which type of columns will crack when heated

A

Cast-iron

54
Q

In a Cast Iron / Mill Loft Building and fire is located in the cellar/sub cellar, which engine will supply the sprinkler

A

2nd due

Note: But only if 1st engine has not done so

55
Q

In a Cast Iron / Mill Loft Building and fire is located on a lower floor, which engine will ensure the sprinkler is supplied

A

3rd due

57
Q

Steel tension cable rods can fail at _____ degrees

A

800

Note: These will be found in Mill Lofts

58
Q

Iron window shutters will generally be installed on which sides of a loft building

A

Rear and Side walls

59
Q

Iron window shutters are mandated to be installed in buildings less that ___ ft. from another building

A

30 ft.

Note: Or less than 50 feet vertically from the roof of an adjoining building

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