V7-C1 Flashcards
How far must candles or open flames be from a Christmas tree
Within a distance equal to the height of the tree
What is required to place a Christmas tree in a public building
Permit
What should the tag on a Christmas tree say
Date of placement in the public building
type of flame retardant treatment used
name of the person who applied the flame retardant
name of the person of fixing the tag
How should the tree trunk of a Christmas tree be prepared
A butt cut at a diagonal at least 1 inch above the original cut
How high should the water level be in a Christmas tree
2 inches above the butt cut
What type of fire extinguisher should be available at a public buildings Christmas tree
2A:10BC
What is the flame test of a fire retardant treated Christmas tree
No spread of flame from the area in contact with the test flame and after flaming shall not exceed 10 seconds
What is the test for fire retardant treated fabrics
Fabric shall not continue to flame for more than one second after the ignition source is removed
When must licenses for the sale of fireworks be obtained
Prior to June 15from the state fire marshal
When do you have to get your permit to sell fireworks from the city
10 days before sales open from the governing body of the city
What is the sales period for fireworks
12 noon on June 28 through 12 noon on July 6
Age ranges for fireworks sales
At least one supervisor 21 years of age or older on duty at all times no one under 18 inside the stand
Staffing and guarding firework stands
Stands shall be guarded at all times but no person shall sleep or remain inside the stand when it is not open
Location in distances for fireworks stands
At least 25 feet from all buildings 15 feet from curb lines 10 feet clear in every direction 25 feet from vehicles used for sleeping 100 feet from storage or use of flammable liquids dry grass and weeds clear for 25 feet
Dimensions for the construction of fireworks stands
Built of wood or metal
no more than 400 ft.²
no more than 12 feet deep
counter 3 feet high with panel of unbreakable glass or wire mesh 18 inches in height minimum
Doors for fireworks stands
At least 36 inches wide at both ends opening outward
no exit shall be less than 12 feet away from anywhere in the stand
Fireworks stand signage
Minimum 3 inch letters stating fireworks shall not be sold two persons under 16 years of age
Extinguishers for a fireworks stand
Minimum of two 2 1/2 gallon water extinguishers serviced within the last 12 months
When must firework stands be removed
Premises must be cleared of structures and debris within 72 hours after midnight on July 4
What must all new swimming pools are spas in very high fire hazard severity zones (VHFHSZ) have
New pools or spas with 5000 gallons or more will have a minimum 4 inch diameter drain and discharge line connected to a draft hydrant
What are the exceptions for the VHFHSZ pools draft hydrants
Pool bottoms of 15 feet or more below a draft hydrant connection
properties with adequate access road and fire hydrant that flow 1250 GPM for two hours
properties built prior to August 13 95 that would suffer undue hardship
How large is the area adjacent to high transmission line easement
100 foot wide area adjacent to in parallel with the dip line of the most outward high-voltage transmission line
What voltage do high-voltage transmission lines operate
66 kV
Can new permanent structures be constructed with in the utility easement under high-voltage lines
No new permanent structures unless they are restrooms or an occupied telecom structures less than 15 feet in height
What is the limits of combustible storage under high voltage utility easements
Piles not exceeding 5000 ft.² or 50,000 ft.³ in volume
Outdoor storage of combustible materials under high-voltage lines must have how much clear space
A clear space of at least 20 feet or half the height of the pile which ever is greater between pile under high-voltage powerlines
What are the requirements for vehicle storage underneath high-voltage transmission lines
20 foot wide FD vehicle access
20 foot break every 150 feet
3 feet between cars and
not exceed four cars deep
Requirements for storing cargo containers and truck trailers underneath high-voltage powerlines
Must be less than 15 feet in height
What is the required on site hydrants for secondary use under high-voltage powerlines
On site hydrant spaced it 600 foot intervals
What is the required fire floor underneath high-voltage powerlines in VHFHSZ
1000 GPM
Are the requirements for a marine vessels or boats under high voltage power lines
They are not permitted to be parked or stored within the easement under power lines
What is a façade
Outdoor structure designed to represent the front of the building for motion picture television and commercial production not intended for human occupancy
What are the classifications of façades
Enclosed facade and exterior façade
What is an enclosed permanent façade
A façade that is in closed on three or more sides and contains a roof and or floor system
What is an exterior permanent outdoor façade
A façade that has a maximum of three sides and does not contain a roof or floor system
What is the definition of permanent when dealing with outdoor façades
Anything erected for a period of more than 180 days must be approved by DPW building and safety division
What is the maximum height requirement for a permanent outdoor façade
Highest roof surface shall Not exceed four stories or 50 feet
What are the requirements for a hot work permit’s on permanent outdoor façades
Firewatch extended to one hour must have a charged three-quarter inch hard rubber hose line long enough to reach all areas permit she’ll be approved by the jurisdiction of fire prevention inspector
