Ch 8 pg 220-228

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Sealed vacant buildings are something that inner city fire departments are just starting to deal with while there counterparts in rural departments have dealt with it for a while.

False (B)

Banks don’t want to lose the value of the structures so they take steps to protect their foreclosures from blank seeking copper pipe and wiring.

Urban miners

The simplest window covering has sheets of plywood held in place by blank bracing on the inside, secured with blank in bolts.

2x4, 3/8

One window that was stucco covered weighed how much?

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To force any kind of HuD window from the interior, attack the 2x4 interior bracing by striking the ends of the braces with a heavy tool. He recommended starting on which brace first?

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Another way to attack a hud window from the inside is with what tool?

Bolt cutters (C) Signup and view all the answers

Operations should be performed from a stable ______, such as ground level, a sturdy porch or setback or the basket of an elevated platform.

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The saw should be angled at ______ degrees relative to the window covering.

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A ______ tool may be used to drive the remaining bolt through the brace.

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Torches can be used as an alternative to a ______ when removing bolt heads.

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Create triangular cuts around the __________ head using a wood cutting blade with a circular saw.

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If using a chainsaw, make vertical cuts from above the top __________ to below the bottom brace.

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You should use caution when cutting through __________, especially with a chainsaw.

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What is the first step in the method for splitting wood without power tools?

Place the adze of the Halligan tool on the outer brace surface. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which tool can be used in the process to cut bolts after the outer brace is removed?

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Plywood with Sheet Metal Cladding involves wrapping galvanized sheet metal around the outside face and edges of the ______.

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The VPS system uses __ gauge perforated steel coverings, allowing light in and ventilation,while still discouraging unauthorized entry.

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Using a Saw to Cut VPS window coverings involves techniques for cutting the metal on coverings, targeting ______ or metal plates or rivets

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Stucco-covered HUD Windows involve a layer of expanded ______ and cement (stucco), making it challenging to open from the exterior.

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_ property security LLC and building security LLC rent their coverings to property owners.

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It is usually better to cut about inches in from the edge on either side. You will need at least inches of penetration on the saw blade in order to ensure cutting all the way through the u channel

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The coverings weigh about _____ lbs. each.

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For removing coverings from the inside, pry the _____ mechanisms loose from the interior channel or hammer the channel up or down at opposite ends far enough to allow the channel to be pulled into the window.

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These systems cost ___ dollars per month to rent, so they will not be found on abandoned buildings.

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The simplest locking mechanism to force is the ____coded push-button type.

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The second type of locking mechanism utilizes a _____ key and features no visible exterior mechanisms.

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secondary egress doors are best opened from the ____ because they have simple movable handles that can be operated from the inside.

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There are ___ types of locking mechanisms used with VPS systems: _ for the single entry door used to get in when the system is applied and the other for an interior deadbolt on all other secondary means of egress.

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The battery powered rebar cutter weighs pounds and is capable of shearing up to _ thick bars in 3.3 seconds

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A battery powered angle grinder weighs pounds and many companies have assigned their ___ vent person to carry one on a sling along with their other tools.

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The _ torch or burning bar is a specialized cutting tool that burns at more than degrees f.

Exothermic, 5,000 Signup and view all the answers

One situation where the keys are provided for you involves what are known as locks. These are often found on establishments.

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Locks that engage the jamb more than __ inch or at multiple points are great challenges to conventional forcible entry.

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VPS window coverings weigh about ___ pounds each

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VPS systems cost ____ a month to rent so they will not be found on abandoned buildings

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A rebar cutter can shear 5/8 in bars in ___ seconds

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Rural fire departments' experience with sealed vacant buildings

Rural fire departments have more experience than inner city departments in dealing with sealed vacant buildings.

Removing HUD windows

The process of safely taking off window coverings, like plywood, from vacant buildings, often done to improve fire safety and prevent vandalism.

Stable platform

A safe and firm surface, like the ground, a roof, or a lift, to work from when removing HUD window coverings to prevent accidents.

Circular saw for HUD window removal

A tool used to cut bolt heads holding the window covering in place, angled at 45 degrees to minimize wood cutting. The saw should be used carefully for safe removal.