Ladders 1

Question 0

The __-__ degree angle allows the ladder to provide is maximum strength and best climbing angle.

Answer 0

65-75 degree

7.3

Question 1

Climbing angle for a ground ladder is __-__degrees.

Answer 1

65-75 degrees

7.3

Question 2

An angle steeper that 75 degrees____the chances of the climber falling off and sustaining injuries.

Answer 2

INCREASES

7.3

Question 3

Ladders angled less than___degres require a reduction inn maximum loading.

Answer 3

Less than 65 degrees

7.3

Question 4

Placed at a window- Tip shall be ___with the window sill.

Answer 4

Tip shall be LEVEL with the window sill.

7.4

Question 5

Placed at a roof- Tip shall be___above the roof or parapet.

Answer 5

Tip shall be AT LEAST 2’ Above the roof or parapet.

7.4

Question 6

Placed alongside a fire escape on a building wall- Tip shall be ___ above the fire escape railing.

Answer 6

Tip shall be 1’-3’ feet above FE railing.

7.4

Question 7

Placed against a fire escape-Tip shall be__the fire escape railing.

Answer 7

Tip shall be slightly above the FE Railing.

7.4

Question 8

The butt member places their ___foot n the center of the bottom rung of the ladder and maintains a downward pressure.

Answer 8

LEFT Foot in the center rung.

7.5.1

Question 9

___hand are placed against and grasp the ladder___to aid in steadying the ladder.

Answer 9

BOTH Hands

grasp the ladder beams

7.5.1

Question 10

Capacities of PL are as follows:

Collapsible ladders-up to a___pound load.

Answer 10

300 pound

8.4.2

Question 11

Roof, Straight, and Extension Ladders (26’ or less)- up to a ___pound load.

Answer 11

500 pound load

8.4.2

Question 12

Extension ladders (27’-35’)- up to a ___load.

Answer 12

600 pound load

8.4.2

Question 13

What size ladder should be bought to the rear of a building to assist civilians on party wall balcony type FE’s?

Answer 13

12 foot hook ladder

10.1 pg 16

Question 14

T/F

Extension Ladders MUST be used only in nested position when bridging?

Answer 14

TRUE

10.3.7

Question 15

Do not climb higher than the ___rung from the top on either straight or extension ladder.

Answer 15

3rd rung from top.

12.1

Question 16

A visual inspection of portable ladders shall be made___, and also after use,to determine their condition and serviceability.

Answer 16

Weekly

13.2

Question 17

Company Commanders shall cause a thorough inspection of portable ladders___.

Answer 17

MONTHLY

13.2

Question 18

What materials are used to allow the ladder sections to slide easily on each other?

Answer 18

Candle wax((every 3 months)
Paraffin(every 3 months)
Grease (annually or when dried out)
13.3

Question 19

Pulleys need how much oil & how often?

Answer 19

1-2 drops of oil once a year.

13.3

Question 20

What are the Halyards made of?

Answer 20

24’=Manila Rope
35’=PolyBlend
13.3