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20 Cards in this Set
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steel replaced most heavy timbers in multistory commercial buildings because: |
Timber is weaker than steel |
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Which of the following statements regarding a building's construction type is Most accurate? |
Different construction types result in fundamentally different fire behavior. |
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which of the following statements about a building's age is MOST accurate? |
Remodeling may be cosmetic, concealing defects or creating voids |
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All of the following are major construction classification EXCEPT? |
Steel Frame |
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In tactical fire fighting the term "exposure" refers to a: |
structure or separate part of the fire ground to which the fire could spread. |
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the transfer of heat by the movement of liquids or gases defines: |
Convection |
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which of the following statement about "radiation" is Most accurate |
when two bodies have different temperatures, there will be a transfer of energy from the body of higher temperature to the body of lower temperature. |
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which of the following statements regarding factors affecting communication of fire is MOST accurate? |
Flame temperature alone determines if a fire can communicate to an exposed building. |
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the three levels of exposure identified in NFPA 80A Recommended Practice for Protection from Exterior Fire Exposure are based on the fire load and the flame spread rating of the ___ of the exposed building |
wall and ceiling finishes |
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the structural integrity of a building under fire conditions is related to: |
the fire resistance and combustibility of the construction materials. |
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one very basic aspect of building safety is the provision of: |
an adequate number of exits |
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when buildings become unmarketable, they frequently become a target for: |
Arson |
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which of the following statements BEST describes a building code? |
a body of law that determines the minimum standards that building must meet in the interest of community safety and health |
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all of the following are model codes used in the United States EXCEPT: |
Federal Building Code |
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a commonly adopted NFPA code is the: |
Life safety code |
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which of the following statement regarding the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements is LEAST accurate? |
areas of refuge must be provided in buildings with an automatic sprinkler system |
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which of the following statements regarding financing new construction projects is MOST accurate? |
lending institutions may require a market analysis to evaluate economic feasibility. |
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which of the following statements regarding building codes and permits is MOST accurate? |
in some jurisdictions, fire authorities have legal authority to review building plans |
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the primary role of the___is to ensure proper installation and operation of fire protection system. |
fire inspector |
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Preincident plans include information regarding all of the following EXCEPT |
date of construction |
