Chap. 1 - BC and The Fire Service Flashcards
(25 cards)
Type I building construction
Fire resistive
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The useful lifespan of a building can range from
25 to 100 years
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Type II building construction
Protected noncombustible or Noncombustible
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Type III building construction
Exterior protected
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Type IV building construction
Heavy timber
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Type V
Wood frame
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The first line of the defense in a building
Automatic fire suppression systems especially automatic sprinklers
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The transfer of heat by the movement of liquids gases, usually in an upward direction.
Convection
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The transfer of heat energy through space by electromagnetic waves
Radiation
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NFPA 80A - three levels of exposure
light
moderate
severe
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Potential sources of building failure under fire conditions can include some or all of the following
Structural integrity
Building systems
Design deficiencies
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The structural integrity of a building under fire conditions is related to
The fire resistance and combustibility of the materials of which it is constructed
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According to building construction design deficiencies refers to
Failure to provide a level of fire safety appropriate to ultimate use of the building
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Specific fire safety provisions include requirements for the following elements
Structural fire resistance flammability of interior finishes Adequacy of means of egress enclosure of vertical openings fire protection systems exposure protection occupancy separation
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According to building codes chapter 1 building construction occupancy safety must also be considered in the following areas
Design of stairs and walking surfaces balcony railings overhead obstacles electrical wiring elevator operations
The maximum and minimum height for manual fire alarm stations above the floor
Not more than 4 1/2 feet then not less than 3 1/2 feet
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A protected area where a person can remain temporarily until someone else provides assistance for instructions
Area of refuge
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Availability of water is a basic consideration in the design of fire protection systems the primary concern is:
The amount of water that will being needed for the flow rate and duration of the fire protection system
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Term used to describe the incorporation of such environmental principles as energy efficiency and environmentally friendly building materials into design and construction
Green design
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Architecture and major technical specialties and their functions. - CIVIL ENGINEERING
Water supply Sanitary sewers Surveying Site preparation and excavation Roadways Stormwater drainage
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Architecture and major technical specialties and their functions. - STRUCTRAL ENGINEERING
Determination of loads Foundation design Structural behavior Structural members Structural erection
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Architecture and major technical specialties and their functions. - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
Pumping systems
Elevators
Plumbing systems
Architecture and major technical specialties and their functions. - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Lighting
Power
Communications
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Architecture and major technical specialties and their functions. - FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING
Automatic sprinklers Standpipes Fire alarm Smoke control Code compliance
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