Strip Shopping Center

Question 1

Initial Fire Flow Estimate (Commercial)

Answer 1

20gpm per 100 sqft

(Average store 25 x 50) = 250gpm

Question 2

Plenum Space

Answer 2

Space between structural ceiling and drop ceiling used as pathway for hvac return airflow

Question 3

At what temperature will steel fail

Answer 3

1000º it will twist and expand

Question 4

FDC Connection (Strip Shopping)

Answer 4

2nd Due Engine

Identify and supply all existing FDCs

Question 5

Bar that secures the door to the frame (strip shopping)

Answer 5

Maverick Bars

Question 6

Signs of Collapse and Hazard distance Strip Shopping

Answer 6

Bulges, Cracks and seeping smoke.

Maintain distance of at least 1.5 times wall height

Question 7

2nd due engine driver (strip shopping)

Answer 7

Establishing a water supply and stretch a supply hose to FDC

Charge when a company reports smoke or fire

Supply all connections except for test

Question 8

3rd Due Engine (strip Shopping)

Answer 8

Supply Side C FDC and provide rooftop hose line

Question 9

Roof Cuts at strip shopping center

Answer 9

Start with small 2x2 ft

Clear roofing material in 5 x 5ft area for a 4x4 ventilation opening

Question 10

Ladder MUSTS on strip shopping

Answer 10

2 or more to the roof for means of egress

Second Stories due to limited egress for rescues and escape routes