Book 100: Fire Extinguishment Flashcards
Book 100:
The Fire Code requires an interior or exterior Lock Box?
Interior
Book 100:
Fire Attack Teams should obtain ___ set of Keys and a copy of the Building Inventory.
1
Book 100:
Some Stairwell Doors are held closed by a magnetic device requiring ___ lbs of pressure.
25 lbs
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The Stairwells SHALL be used for fires on the ___ floor and below.
6th
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If elevators are to be used they SHALL be equipped with _________________ Service.
Phase II: Emergency Service
Book 100:
Elevators SHALL NOT be taken to, or Above the reported Fire Floor. If used, elevators should not be taken closer than ___ floors below the reported fire floor or lowest alarm activated.
2
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The officer in charge of the Fire Attack Team should give an assessment of conditions found in the stairwell every ____ or _____ floors and, if elevators are used, during the precautionary stops every _____ floors
4 or 5
5 floors
Book 100:
The Pressure Regulating Devices control pressure, and assuming they are functioning properly, the volume of a give outlet can increase to supply more than one line, as long as the g.p.m. does not exceed the set limit which is normally _____ g.p.m.
300 g.p.m.
Book 100:
Pressure Restricting Devices work by restricting the ______ by how far the valve canbe opened, thereby reducing the flow and the p.s.i.
Flow
Book 100:
The orifice plate controls pressure by restricting volume and is limited to its design requirements for supplying _____ g.p.m.
200 g.p.m.
Book 100:
In high-rise buildings, the area above the ceiling usually serves as the return air _________ for the HVAC systems. This area presents a hidden space, above the level of the sprinkler system effectiveness, where fire can spread undetected. As your firefighting operations progress, check this area frequently to ensure the fire does not travel overhead.
Plenum
Book 100:
The potential for a flashover is present in any high-rise fire situation. Flashover may occur at temperatures as low as _____ deg.
700 deg.
