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1
Q

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

A

residential or commercial

p 217

2
Q

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

A
  • center hall corridors
  • numerous interior compartments
  • 24 hour occupancy

p 217

3
Q

Commercial high-rise buildings are characterized by what?

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

p 218

4
Q

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

A

commercial with greatest concentration during business hours

p 218

5
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

p 220-221

6
Q

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

A

Evacuation

p 217