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_____ systems are generally the last items completed since the heads aren’t installed in hung ceilings areas until the ceiling itself is installed. The same may be true for fire doors and partitions in areas that aren’t yet rented
_____ systems are generally the last items completed since the heads aren’t installed in hung ceilings areas until the ceiling itself is installed. The same may be true for fire doors and partitions in areas that aren’t yet rented
Sprinkler
As an absolute minimum the standpipe riser and outlets should progress to within ___ floors of the highest level under construction. This is a required part of many construction codes, but it is often overlooked
As an absolute minimum the standpipe riser and outlets should progress to within ___ floors of the highest level under construction. This is a required part of many construction codes, but it is often overlooked
Two
Most standpipe systems in buildings under construction will be ______ dry systems, at least temporarily
Most standpipe systems in buildings under construction will be ______ dry systems, at least temporarily
Non automatic
Buildings under construction may be equipped with an FDC connection you haven’t seen before which is ___ black pipes with swivels sticking out through a fence or tarpaulin
Buildings under construction may be equipped with an FDC connection you haven’t seen before which is ___ black pipes with swivels sticking out through a fence or tarpaulin
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It isn’t unusual to find the floor outlet valves left in the open position, especially the ones in the ____, which are drains for the plumber
It isn’t unusual to find the floor outlet valves left in the open position, especially the ones in the ____, which are drains for the plumber
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First arriving units should make it a habit to test the ___ floor outlets for water before proceeding upward
First arriving units should make it a habit to test the ___ floor outlets for water before proceeding upward
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The ___ of the riser is left open without a shutoff of any kind
The ___ of the riser is left open without a shutoff of any kind
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A riser _____ valve may be installed to divide the system into two or more zones. These valves may be closed to facilitate pressure testing of a segment
A riser _____ valve may be installed to divide the system into two or more zones. These valves may be closed to facilitate pressure testing of a segment
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The sectional valves are usually found every ___ ft of building height ( every __ floors in residential buildings, every 10-__ in commercial buildings)
The sectional valves are usually found every ___ ft of building height ( every __ floors in residential buildings, every 10-__ in commercial buildings)
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A sectional valve is often found on a _____ equipment floor, but it may be in a staircase as a riser control valve.
A sectional valve is often found on a _____ equipment floor, but it may be in a staircase as a riser control valve.
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A bearing wall is stronger than a free standing wall due to the downward ____ load and as well as the ____ bracing provided by the floor and roof.
A bearing wall is stronger than a free standing wall due to the downward ____ load and as well as the ____ bracing provided by the floor and roof.
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Steel I beams and columns often relieve a spray on ____ coating that protects them from heat
Steel I beams and columns often relieve a spray on ____ coating that protects them from heat
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If this spray on coating is removed due to alterations steel will lose strength at approximately ____ degrees f
If this spray on coating is removed due to alterations steel will lose strength at approximately ____ degrees f
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Many so called non combustible buildings rely on a ___ ceiling to provide a membrane type fire resistance from the occupancy and otherwise unprotected steel
Many so called non combustible buildings rely on a ___ ceiling to provide a membrane type fire resistance from the occupancy and otherwise unprotected steel
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A heavy fire that involves in area which numerous steel cables act as support demands either immediate ____ of the cables or prompt _____ of the building and the surrounding area
A heavy fire that involves in area which numerous steel cables act as support demands either immediate ____ of the cables or prompt _____ of the building and the surrounding area
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Steel cables found in post tensioned concrete give it ____ strength
Steel cables found in post tensioned concrete give it ____ strength
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The hydraulic jacks exert ____ of pounds or pressure to the steel cables in concrete
The hydraulic jacks exert ____ of pounds or pressure to the steel cables in concrete
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The jacking phase of post tensioned concrete can take ____ weeks
The jacking phase of post tensioned concrete can take ____ weeks
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It takes about __ hours for concrete to harden enough even to be able to support its own weight. It’s in this period that it’s most vulnerable to collapse due to fire
It takes about __ hours for concrete to harden enough even to be able to support its own weight. It’s in this period that it’s most vulnerable to collapse due to fire
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The floor below the most recently poured concrete is a veritable lumberyard of ____ and ___ post
The floor below the most recently poured concrete is a veritable lumberyard of ____ and ___ post
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The 4x4 post are placed every __ ft in each direction to support the weight of the concrete
The 4x4 post are placed every __ ft in each direction to support the weight of the concrete
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The entire ceiling is made of plywood or fiberglass, which has often been treated with a _____ coating so that the concrete doesn’t stick to the wood
The entire ceiling is made of plywood or fiberglass, which has often been treated with a _____ coating so that the concrete doesn’t stick to the wood
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It takes concrete approximately __ days to reach its greatest load carrying capacity
It takes concrete approximately __ days to reach its greatest load carrying capacity
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After the first 48 hours the formwork will stripped off to be re used on high floors, but for the next __-20 days the floors will still be braced with 4x4s, spaces every __ ft
After the first 48 hours the formwork will stripped off to be re used on high floors, but for the next __-20 days the floors will still be braced with 4x4s, spaces every __ ft
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Newer construction methods use adjustable _____ post to replace wooden post, and _____ forms to replace plywood for most areas
Newer construction methods use adjustable _____ post to replace wooden post, and _____ forms to replace plywood for most areas
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Very substantial chunks, weighing __ pounds or more can collapse from the result of fire. (Spalling)
Very substantial chunks, weighing __ pounds or more can collapse from the result of fire. (Spalling)
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The upper floors of structures are the last to be built but the first to be ____ because of the desirability of a view and prestige
The upper floors of structures are the last to be built but the first to be ____ because of the desirability of a view and prestige
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To compound the issue, most construction codes allow these lower floors to remain _____, even though the finished areas, often with a lighter fire loads, require sprinklers
To compound the issue, most construction codes allow these lower floors to remain _____, even though the finished areas, often with a lighter fire loads, require sprinklers
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It is a very simple matter to install a basic exposed pipe sprinkler system with __ in outlets leading to each head, instead of having the head mounted in the fitting with its __ in thread
It is a very simple matter to install a basic exposed pipe sprinkler system with __ in outlets leading to each head, instead of having the head mounted in the fitting with its __ in thread
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He designed one sprinkler system in a prefinished building with the sprinkler lines spaced only __ ft apart (100 sq ft per head)
He designed one sprinkler system in a prefinished building with the sprinkler lines spaced only __ ft apart (100 sq ft per head)
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Stairwell doors and doors between occupancy’s are often ___ open to facilitate the passage of material from one area to another
Stairwell doors and doors between occupancy’s are often ___ open to facilitate the passage of material from one area to another
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The only way to prevent a catastrophe such as the towering inferno is by proper ____ of the structure and its protection systems, ____ of the applicable codes with an eye towards fire prevention and extinguishingment and education of the owners and occupants of the building abou
The only way to prevent a catastrophe such as the towering inferno is by proper ____ of the structure and its protection systems, ____ of the applicable codes with an eye towards fire prevention and extinguishingment and education of the owners and occupants of the building abou
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The ff death rate at a vacant building is _-5 times that of fires in occupied residential buildings
The ff death rate at a vacant building is _-5 times that of fires in occupied residential buildings
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An empty ____ indicates that a building is of normal structural stability and normal interior operations may be conducted depending on the extend of the fire found on arrival
An empty ____ indicates that a building is of normal structural stability and normal interior operations may be conducted depending on the extend of the fire found on arrival
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A box with one ___ drawn _____ through it indicates a serious hazard, such as holes in the floor and signals that all ops should be conducted from the exterior if possible.
A box with one ___ drawn _____ through it indicates a serious hazard, such as holes in the floor and signals that all ops should be conducted from the exterior if possible.
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A box with an _ drawn through it indicates ____ hazards and all firefighting should be done from the exterior. If a small fire requires a crew to enter, permission must be sought from the IC
A box with an _ drawn through it indicates ____ hazards and all firefighting should be done from the exterior. If a small fire requires a crew to enter, permission must be sought from the IC
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Alexandria VA uses ____ signs to mark their vacant buildings while Nassau New York uses _____ signs
Alexandria VA uses ____ signs to mark their vacant buildings while Nassau New York uses _____ signs
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The thing that will save you is ____ when operating in or around these ff death traps
The thing that will save you is ____ when operating in or around these ff death traps
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What is the last system installed in a building?
What is the last system installed in a building?
Sprinkler systems are typically installed last in construction projects because they require a complete ceiling to be in place.
How high must standpipe risers be during construction?
How high must standpipe risers be during construction?
Standpipe risers must reach within two floors of the highest level under construction as a safety measure.
What type of standpipe systems dominate construction projects?
What type of standpipe systems dominate construction projects?
Non-automatic dry systems are the most common type of standpipe system during building construction.
How are FDC connections in construction identified?
How are FDC connections in construction identified?
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Why are floor outlet valves often left open during construction?
Why are floor outlet valves often left open during construction?
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What should firefighters check when arriving at a fire scene in a building under construction?
What should firefighters check when arriving at a fire scene in a building under construction?
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What is the condition of the standpipe riser top during construction?
What is the condition of the standpipe riser top during construction?
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What is the purpose of a sectional valve in standpipe systems?
What is the purpose of a sectional valve in standpipe systems?
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How often are sectional valves installed in buildings under construction?
How often are sectional valves installed in buildings under construction?
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Where are sectional valves usually located?
Where are sectional valves usually located?
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Why are bearing walls stronger than freestanding walls?
Why are bearing walls stronger than freestanding walls?
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What kind of coating is typically applied to steel I beams and columns?
What kind of coating is typically applied to steel I beams and columns?
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At what temperature does steel significantly lose its strength?
At what temperature does steel significantly lose its strength?
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How do some non-combustible buildings manage fire resistance?
How do some non-combustible buildings manage fire resistance?
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What are the immediate actions required when a fire involves numerous steel cables?
What are the immediate actions required when a fire involves numerous steel cables?
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How does post-tensioned concrete gain tensile strength?
How does post-tensioned concrete gain tensile strength?
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How much pressure do hydraulic jacks exert on steel cables during post-tensioning?
How much pressure do hydraulic jacks exert on steel cables during post-tensioning?
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How long does the jacking phase of post-tensioned concrete last?
How long does the jacking phase of post-tensioned concrete last?
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When is concrete most vulnerable to collapse from fire?
When is concrete most vulnerable to collapse from fire?
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What materials are found on the floor below newly poured concrete?
What materials are found on the floor below newly poured concrete?
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How are 4x4 posts spaced in the temporary support system?
How are 4x4 posts spaced in the temporary support system?
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What is the typical composition of ceilings above poured concrete?
What is the typical composition of ceilings above poured concrete?
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How long does it take for concrete to reach its maximum load-carrying capacity?
How long does it take for concrete to reach its maximum load-carrying capacity?
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What happens to the formwork and support system after the initial 48 hours?
What happens to the formwork and support system after the initial 48 hours?
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What are some newer construction methods for supporting concrete?
What are some newer construction methods for supporting concrete?
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What is the potential danger associated with concrete spalling?
What is the potential danger associated with concrete spalling?
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What floors in a building structure are typically rented first?
What floors in a building structure are typically rented first?
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How do most construction codes handle sprinkler systems in unfinished lower floors?
How do most construction codes handle sprinkler systems in unfinished lower floors?
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What is a simple approach to installing an exposed pipe sprinkler system?
What is a simple approach to installing an exposed pipe sprinkler system?
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What was the sprinkler line spacing in one building design?
What was the sprinkler line spacing in one building design?
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What is a common problem with doors in buildings under construction?
What is a common problem with doors in buildings under construction?
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What are the key factors for fire safety in buildings under construction?
What are the key factors for fire safety in buildings under construction?
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What is the relationship between death rates in vacant buildings and occupied residential buildings?
What is the relationship between death rates in vacant buildings and occupied residential buildings?
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What does a square symbol indicate when inspecting a building under construction?
What does a square symbol indicate when inspecting a building under construction?
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What does a square with a diagonal line indicate during a building inspection?
What does a square with a diagonal line indicate during a building inspection?
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What does a square with an 'X' through it indicate during a building inspection?
What does a square with an 'X' through it indicate during a building inspection?
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How do Alexandria, VA and Nassau, NY mark vacant buildings?
How do Alexandria, VA and Nassau, NY mark vacant buildings?
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What is the single most important safety measure when operating around buildings under construction?
What is the single most important safety measure when operating around buildings under construction?
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