Section III - Appendix E Flashcards
1
Q
High-rise buildings designed for human occupancy are of two basic types, _______________ or ________________.
A
residential or commercial
p 217
2
Q
What are generally some characteristics of residential high-rise buildings?
A
- center hall corridors
- numerous interior compartments
- 24 hour occupancy
p 217
3
Q
Commercial high-rise buildings are characterized by what?
A
- center core construction
- circuit corridors around the core and relatively larger, more open spaces
p 218
4
Q
Is human population density usually greater in commercial or residential high-rise buildings?
A
commercial with greatest concentration during business hours
p 218
5
Q
In event of a high-rise fire, danger to building occupants could develop from three sources?
A
- Direct exposure to the fire
- Panic or irrational actions under stress
- Exposure to smoke and products of combustion
p 220-221
6
Q
What can be one of the biggest challenges facing the fire service today in controlling a high-rise fire emergency?
A
Evacuation
p 217
