Chp 2 Flashcards
It should be noted that multiple dwelling law does not permit the conversion of a loft building between multiple dwelling. Therefore, the occupancy shall not exceed_____Separate individual units used for living purposes_
Shall not exceed two separate individual units
The sign readily visible must be displayed where?
On the outside of the building
Sign must be?
Metal 8” x 10. 2 inch black letters on white background. 7 foot above sidewalk level.
As closest possible to the main entrance on front wall outside the building reading:
A.I.R. Artist in residence
3F. Third floor
R Rear
When during the course of the construction of a new building the working deck reaches a height of 75 feet or greater above the ground in a building which I standpipe system will be required. The standpipe system shall serve all floors where_______Stairs are required.
No standpipe shall be considered to be in a state of readiness unless it is painted____
Permanent stairs; red
Existing standpipe systems and structures undergoing a full demolition shall be maintained as dry standpipes. The risers Shall capped above the outlet where?
The floor immediately below the floor being demolished.
Standpipe holes, nozzles and spanners are not required to be maintained. The red paint shall be maintained during any of the motion operation
Construction of a new building which will have a occupy a bowl space at a depth of 75 feet or greater below the level of the ground in a building for which a standpipe system will be required,a ___________Standpipe system shall be installed. The standpipe system shall serve all stories below grade and shall be installed as soon as a_______Stare is installed below grade. No standpipe shall be considered to be in a state of readiness and less it is painted red. One freezing conditions maybe in countered shall be maintained as a dry system
Permanent or temporary standpipe system; temporary or permanent stair is installed below grade
When during the course of alteration or partial demolition the standpipe system shall be maintained. Also provided with?
And air pressurized alarm system
What type of construction/demolition buildings need the air pressure add system?
- Vacant buildings being demolished: Existing standpipes must be dry standpipes and have an air pressurized alarm
- New buildings higher than 75 feet: temporary and permanent drive standpipes must have an air pressurized alarm.
- Prior notification for scheduled work: contractors must notify the fire department before any planned alarm deactivation.
- Out of service standpipes: contractors must notify the fire department
Fire department hose connections shall be kept free from obstruction and marked by a metal sign reading white and what type of light?
“standpipe connection”and buy a red light at night.
Standpipes maybe used for a purpose other than to supply water for firefighting including but not limited to supplying water or compressed air for construction with demolition operations, provided what?
At least one standpipe riser is maintained at all times for firefighting operations. What are the standpipe is used to supply water construction or demolition ops and freezing conditions may occur, it shall be completely drained after use
Units inspecting standpipe systems shall pay particular attention to piping where?
In the basement area immediately below the Siamese, as well as condition of floor and section valves
Buildings under construction,_______Will confirm compliance before the walls are in closed.
The special inspector
All exposed standpipe and sprinkler piping must be painted___
Red
Dedicated stand pipe valve handles must be painted
Red
Combination stand pipe valve handles must be painted
Yellow
Dedicated sprinkler valve handles must be painted
Green
A metal sign must be present at the Siamese connection for the sprinkler system reading______ with a light ___over the sign
Sprinkler Siamese connection, red light over the sign. The red light must be lit at night
When demolition starts, the sprinkler risers Shelby Capt where?
Immediately below the floor being demolished
During construction and demolition stair shall comply with the following: during the course of construction of a new building, or in space is being added to an existing building, at least one permanent stair shall be brought to within a distance of____ feet or____ floors below the working deck at all times. In all other locations where permanent stairs will be required, a temporary or permanent there shall be brought to within a distance of____ Feet or____Floors below the working deck at all times.
40 feet; four floors for both.
Stairs and in the existing building undergoing alteration or a partial demolition shall be maintained. All stairs in a building undergoing construction or demolition shall be lighted at all times and kept free of equipment, debris, and material
Whenever construction or demolition work reaches a height_________, At least one elevator, or a hoist shall be kept in readiness at all times for fire department use. The maximum distance between the highest accessible floor from a temporary elevator or hoist and the working deck of the building under construction or demolition shall be no more than___ feet or ____floors
Greater than 75 feet; shall be no more than 75 feet or seven floors.
In concrete construction, the working deck is the floor being formed. And steel construction the working deck is the floor with a metal decking and still components are being placed before concrete is poured. If the travel of the hoist cannot be increased due to inclement weather, it shall be increased by the end of the next working day
Commentary on open fires in regard guard to fire pits and chimineas:
If these devices are found they should order the use of these devices discontinued immediately. No further enforcement action is required other than the discontinuance of use at this time. If the use of an outdoor fireplace becomes a chronic problem at the same location the fire official should order the use of the outdoor fireplace discontinued immediately and serve a summons
An exception to the fire pit and chiminea Outdoor decorative appliance is what?
A gas appliance fire pit. Outdoor decorative gas appliances or stationary or built-in appliances connected to a fixed fuel piping system. And do not incorporate a venting system. The primary function is an aaesthetic affect of the flame.
Some of the rules for an outdoor decorative gas appliance fire pit R:
And emergency shut off gas valve shall be installed
•Located outdoors and at least 5 feet from any building or structure
•Shall not be located beneath, or closer than 5 feet to come bustable decorations and combustible overhangs, warnings, some control devices or similar combustible attachments the building or structures
•Not located within 5 feet of exit or exit discharges
• fire extinguishers shall be installed at a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of 20 feet from the outdoor decorative gas appliance
•Furniture within 5 feet from the fire pit she’ll have a flame retardant coding