Section III - Appendix E Flashcards by Logan Coffey

Q

High-rise buildings designed for human occupancy are of two basic types, _______________ or ________________.

A

residential or commercial

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Q

What are generally some characteristics of residential high-rise buildings?

A

center hall corridors
numerous interior compartments
24 hour occupancy

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Q

Commercial high-rise buildings are characterized by what?

A

center core construction
circuit corridors around the core and relatively larger, more open spaces

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Q

Is human population density usually greater in commercial or residential high-rise buildings?

A

commercial with greatest concentration during business hours

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Q

In event of a high-rise fire, danger to building occupants could develop from three sources?

A

Direct exposure to the fire
Panic or irrational actions under stress
Exposure to smoke and products of combustion

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Q

What can be one of the biggest challenges facing the fire service today in controlling a high-rise fire emergency?

A

Evacuation

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