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What is the most common temporary fire protection measure at construction sites?
What is the most common temporary fire protection measure at construction sites?
- Spraying flammable finishes
- Installation of standpipes with outlets (correct)
- Testing petrochemical piping
- Welding on upper floors
When must newer codes require a minimum of one lighted stairway to be provided during building construction?
When must newer codes require a minimum of one lighted stairway to be provided during building construction?
- When building construction reaches a height above 4 stories or 50 feet (correct)
- When building construction reaches a height above 10 stories or 100 feet
- When building construction reaches a height above 2 stories or 30 feet
- When building construction reaches a height above 6 stories or 60 feet
What is a construction process that increases the fire hazard of a construction site?
What is a construction process that increases the fire hazard of a construction site?
- Welding, cutting, grinding (correct)
- Spraying non-flammable finishes
- Testing water piping
- Brushing and spraying for cleaning
At what point must building and fire codes typically require that standpipes be extended during construction?
At what point must building and fire codes typically require that standpipes be extended during construction?
What is a primary hazard unique to renovating and remodeling?
What is a primary hazard unique to renovating and remodeling?
What is a potential consequence of leaving a hose valve open at a construction site?
What is a potential consequence of leaving a hose valve open at a construction site?
What is the most dangerous time in a building's life span?
What is the most dangerous time in a building's life span?
What is the primary cause of land subsidence?
What is the primary cause of land subsidence?
What can cause collapse during construction?
What can cause collapse during construction?
What is a potential cause of building collapse during construction?
What is a potential cause of building collapse during construction?
What is critical to prevent building collapse?
What is critical to prevent building collapse?
What can cause a collapse during construction?
What can cause a collapse during construction?
What equipment is typically used in controlled collapse demolition?
What equipment is typically used in controlled collapse demolition?
What can undermine the structural stability of nearby structures during demolition work?
What can undermine the structural stability of nearby structures during demolition work?
When does the potential for collapse increase during piecemeal demolition?
When does the potential for collapse increase during piecemeal demolition?
