TB 003 - Type IV Buildings - Aluminum

Question 1

Consideration 1

Answer 1

1. These roofs may be safe to walk on normally but when heated by fire they become unsafe.

Question 2

Consideration 2

Answer 2

2. Due to method of construction single thickness walls and roof, no attic any fire within may subject all of the aluminum covering to heat.

Question 3

Aluminum has a melting point of approximately _____ degrease Fahrenheit, a temperature which can be expected about _____ minutes after the start of most fires.

Answer 3

1300 Degrees, 10 Minutes