TB 3- Type IV Buildings- Aluminum

Question 1

According to TB 003 - Type IV Buildings - Aluminum, what are Type IV Buildings?

Answer 1

Aluminum

Question 2

According to TB 003 - Type IV Buildings - Aluminum, what are the dimensions of a aluminum sheet?

Answer 2

-26 inches wide x 10 feet long
-held in place by lead-headed straw-nails twisted around the pipe framework

Question 3

According to TB 003 - Type IV Buildings - Aluminum, Aluminum roofs are normally safe to walk on but when heated by fire become unsafe. True or False?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

According to TB 003 - Type IV Buildings - Aluminum, which ladder should be used whenever possible while working on the roofs of these structures under fire conditions?

Answer 4

Roof Ladders

Question 5

According to TB 003 - Type IV Buildings - Aluminum, what is the melting point of aluminum?

Answer 5

1300 degrees

Question 6

According to TB 003 - Type IV Buildings - Aluminum, how many minutes can 1300 degrees be expected to react after the start of most fires?

Answer 6

10 minutes

Question 7

According to TB 003 - Type IV Buildings - Aluminum, in the absence of an approved automatic fire extinguishing system or FD not called immediately, what can you expect when fire occurs?

Answer 7

Complete loss can be expected