Strip Malls Flashcards
What is the major concern regarding fire protection in strip malls?❌
a) Vertical spread
b) Horizontal spread
c) Roof collapse
d) Lack of fire doors
Horizontal spread
The major concern with these structures is confining the fire to one occupancy and not allowing horizontal spread. Horizontal spread is usually due to a lack of fire a stops in the attics, openings in the walls, etc.
When does the attack on a fire in a strip mall become defensive in a strip mall fire?❌
a) b and d are correct
b) When the roof collapse is imminent
c) When the fire extends into the attic
d) When the fire is fully involved
b and d are correct
Type of attack - offensive vs. defensive. The attack is usually offensive if the fire is isolated to part of the structure, but becomes defensive (exposure protection) when it is fully involved, or roof collapse is imminent.
What is the major concern regarding exposure protection in these incidents?❌
a) Preventing entry into adjacent businesses
b) Protecting the involved business only
c) Checking for extension to adjacent occupancies
d) Ignoring exposure concerns
Answer: c) Checking for extension to adjacent occupancies**
How involved these structures are will determine type of attack (offensive vs. defensive) and fire lines required. The attack is usually offensive if the fire is isolated to part of the structure, but becomes defensive (exposure protection) when it is fully involved, or roof collapse is imminent.
When does the attack become defensive?❓
a) When the fire is isolated to part of the structure
b) When exposure protection is needed
c) When the fire is fully involved
d) When roof collapse is imminent
Answer: c) When the fire is fully involved**
How involved these structures are will determine type of attack (offensive vs. defensive) and fire lines required. The attack is usually offensive if the fire is isolated to part of the structure, but becomes defensive (exposure protection) when it is fully involved, or roof collapse is imminent.
