OP 002 - Building Construction P2

Question 1

What are 3 Signs of Building Collapse

Answer 1

1. Cracks in lower parts of wall
2. Walls Bowing/Bending/Coming away from Building
3. Dropped Arches over Openings

Question 2

Why should Stone Stairs only be used in an emergency if affected by fire

Answer 2

Can spawl, crack or spontaneously fail

Question 3

Are Concrete Stairs Safe once Cooled

Answer 3

Spalling mat occur but should not fail if it is reinforced

Question 4

What are the 5 Risks of Sandwich Panels affected by Fire

Answer 4

1. Coating allows for rapid surface Fire spread
2. Rapidly degrading core results in extensive Smoke production
3. Release of Toxic and Flammable Gasses
4. Can collapse without warning
5. Extinguishing media cannot be used easily

Question 5

What is an Evacuation Signal

Answer 5

Short Repeated Blasts on the Acme Thunderer Whistle

Question 6

Who can give an Evacuation Signal

Answer 6

Incident Commander or any other Personnel that detects risk of Injury due to Unsafe Working Conditions

Question 7

What are the Steps following the Evacuation Signal being Given

Answer 7

1. Repeat Signal
2. Crews Closest to incident to Withdraw first
3. Crews Furthest from incident to protect Exit Routes
4. Leave any Equipment
5. Report to Booking in point(ICP/CU)