Ch 6 pg 148-151

Larger buildings (typically over 75ft tall or with more than 2 stories and over 20,000 sq ft per floor) often have standpipes for firefighting.

Fighting fires in standpipe-equipped buildings involves a specific plan that differs from typical hose-stretching methods.

Knowing which buildings have standpipes before a fire helps firefighters prepare a strategy.

Determining if a building has standpipes is crucial in fire response planning.

A plan that details precisely how to fight a fire based on building characteristics (e.g., standpipes vs. no standpipes).

Using a standpipe at a fire is not always necessary and can be slower than using a fire truck's hoseline directly.

For ground-floor fires, stretching a hoseline from the fire truck may be faster and more efficient than using the standpipe.

Using a regular hoseline, called a handline, often involves a faster setup compared to standpipe connections.

Evaluating how close the fire is to access points, such as doors or windows, is vital for choosing the best hose line setup.

Determining how a standpipe will factor into firefighting strategy requires a thorough assessment of the fire's position and accessibility.

Using a standpipe system in firefighting often allows the attack team to reach the fire more easily even though they have to pass the fire, as it simplifies the hose layout and saves time.

For fires situated above the second floor, connecting to the standpipe system is often a faster and more efficient way to reach the fire due to reduced hose length and friction losses.

Before deploying a hose, the attack team should confirm the precise fire location and assess if the standpipe hose is long enough to reach the fire.

The fire location, distance, and the building's layout dictate the required hose length, which can be determined rapidly by evaluation of the ladder crew or the hoseline officer.

Large buildings may have multiple stairwells, each potentially equipped with a standpipe riser, allowing for different points of access to the fire.

Standpipe systems in buildings ensure that any point on a floor can be reached by a fire hose from the nearest standpipe, typically within a 30-foot range for a 100-foot hose.

Firefighters choose the closest fire riser to the fire to ensure their hoseline can reach the fire quickly and effectively.

Prior to 1993, NFPA required standpipe systems to ensure all points on a floor could be reached by a 100-foot fire hose with a maximum of two hose sections.

Standpipe systems are designed to provide a reliable water source close to potential fire locations to aid quick fire suppression.

Buildings with multiple standpipes strategically placed to ensure water access for fire suppression across all floors and locations.

Buildings required each point on a floor to be within 30 feet of a 100-foot hose line.

Buildings require each point to be within 150 feet plus the height of the staircase, measured from the stair landing below the fire floor.

Standpipe outlets should be located on the half-landing, and at least five 50-foot hose lengths (or greater) are needed.

Carrying heavy hoses and equipment up stairs in bunker gear is dangerous and inconvenient, especially considering the revision was caused by firefighter deaths.

Some codes allow standpipe outlets to be placed strategically outside fire protection zones to reach maximum distance limitations.

The stairway closest to the fire location that firefighters use to access the fire floor.

Multi-story buildings typically have similar floor plans above the ground floor, with utilities and features stacked vertically.

Firefighters can understand the layout of a floor by entering the floor below the fire, to avoid getting lost in smoke-filled halls.

Firefighters can determine their position within a hallway by counting the number of doors they feel from the stairway.

Initial dispatch information, like the apartment number, can help firefighters predict the position of the fire within the building.

Standpipe outlets should be located on the floor below the fire to avoid hazards from heat and fire for firefighters connecting hoses.

Keep spare hose on the floor below the fire for easy access and to prevent it from being burned.

Connecting a hose on the fire floor can lead to confusion and danger for firefighters, especially in smoky conditions.

Never connect to a standpipe located in a public hall, this can cause confusion and be unsafe.

Always connect to the standpipe outlet in the stairway, not in a public hall.

A kit containing hose, typically 2.5 inches in diameter, needed to connect to a standpipe in a building. It contains at least three lengths of hose and low-pressure nozzles.

The length of the hose needed from the standpipe to the fire is determined by the location of the fire, the building's layout, and the distance between the fire and the standpipe.

Standpipe systems are designed to provide a reliable water source close to potential fire locations to aid quick fire suppression. They are commonly found in tall buildings.

NFPA 14, the code for standpipes and hose systems, dictates the minimum hose length needed based on the height of the fire floor and the distance to the standpipe.