Strip Shopping Center Flashcards
________ refers to long commercial structures, housing a variety of occupancies under one roof. SB
Strip Shopping Center. (p. 3)
Residential apartments or office space may be encountered above some strip shopping centers. The apartments are often referred to as _______. SB
“Taxpayers”. (p. 3)
Fire loading in the strip shopping center maybe moderate to heavy. Initial fire flow estimate should be based upon ________ per_______ of involved area. SB
20 GPM; 100 square feet. (p. 5)
A _________ Is an architectural projection that provides weather protection, occupancy identity, decoration, and is supported by the building to which it is attached. SB
Facade. (p. 13)
Access to the basement areas will normally be from ________. SB
The interior. (p. 13)
The security device found at the rear doors is normally the _______. SB
Drop in Static Bar. (p. 15)
The best way to determine a building hazard is by conducting a walkthrough ________. SB
During the construction phase. (p. 17)
The best way to determine the content hazards is by conducting a ___________. SB
Yearly post-construction walk-through. (p. 17)
A collapse zone distance of at least ________ the height of the wall must be maintained. SB
One and a half times. (p. 18)
________ generally involve roof structures and the cantilever facades or marquees. SB
Collapses. (p. 18)
At ____________, steel will twist and expand, causing failure or pushing out exterior walls. SB
1000 ° F. (p. 18)
One of the warning signs of imminent collapse is a fire burning for more than ____ in ordinary construction or ____ in lightweight truss construction. SB
20 mins; 10 mins. (p. 19)
In well advanced fire, prior to roof ventilation, advancing companies should remove the glass, delay entry, and __________. SB
Allow the fire to show itself. (p. 20)
In one level structures, ___________ is the most significant concern. SB
Horizontal fire spread or extension. (p. 20)
The second due truck shall take a position in the rear with the primary assignment of ____________. SB
Gaining access to the roof. (p. 23)
The Use of __________ on each side of a fire will prevent smoke and fire from moving horizontally into the Bravo and Delta exposures. SB
Positive Pressure. (p. 26)
In circumstances where high heat and smoke to the floor exists, firefighters should suspect __________. SB
A Basement fire. (p. 29)
Since heat and gases will have a difficult time escaping, _____ should not be used for basement fire situations. SB
Fog. (p. 29)
The primary concern at strip shopping centers is __________. SB
Life safety. (p. 32)
When fire has possession of the cockloft, _______ must occur. SB
Immediate roof ventilation. (p. 34)
Fire flow estimates for strip shopping centers should be based on ___gpm per ___sqft of involved area. (pg.3) FC
20 gpm per 100 sqft
Buildings erected prior to 1970 are typically of ______ construction, and more recent structures utilize ______ construction. (pg.5) FC
Ordinary / Lightweight
True or False: All structures require firewalls or party walls between occupancies. (pg.6) FC
False / Modern codes require them, but older structures may not include any