Private Dwellings Ch 6 LW Construction Flashcards
Fires in traditional PD’s build of ordinary wood frame construction can be expected to collapse after ______. Whereas fires in PD’s built with LW materials and structural components are exposed without the benefit of ceiling protection, these buildings can be expected to collapse within _____. (1.6)
Traditional framing components: 1 hour
LW components: within 20 minutes
The NYC Bldg Code requires lightweight constructed spaces between the ceiling and floor above, or the ceiling and roof above to divided into approximately equal areas of _______ sq feet or less, unless the building is equipped with a sprinkler system. (2.2.6)
500 sq feet or less
Anytime the use of LW building materials is suspected, you as the I.C. should………. (4.1.2)
Request an immediate examination of the ceiling voids, as soon as conditions permit.
Once the use of LW materials is confirmed, you an the I.C. should……. (4.1.3)
Alert all members on scene via H.T. and notify dispatcher via primary and/or progress reports for relay to incoming units.
You are the I.C. at a fire in a PD where the use of LW materials has been confirmed. Should you request additional units? If so, who? (4.2.2)
An extra engine.
At which point should you consider switching to an outside operation?4.2.3)
When the fire is of such a magnitude that it cannot be quickly knocked down by 2 hoselines.
When LW materials are suspected, where should the 1st arriving ladder company make an inspection hole to confirm its presence? 4.3.1)
In the ceiling from a safe area to determine the floor system. This should be done as soon as possible.
You are the I.C. at a fire in a semi-attached duplex. The fire is on the first floor or cellar and conditions prevent visual identification of the type of construction. Where might you consider making an inspection hole? (4.3.2)
In the similar attached exposure.
