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16 Cards in this Set
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A bowstring truss is supported by how many load bearing walls? |
4 |
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Pressure treated wood weakens the the woods laid carrying load by how many percent? |
25 |
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What is gypsum? |
Inorganic drywall or sheet rock. It's water content makes it heat resostant |
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Lath and plaster? |
Horizontal wood strips called Lath are nailed to wall studs and covered with plaster to form an interior wall finish |
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Abestos |
A mineral fiber that was used before 1970 for insulation. For pipe furnace insulation around door gaskets etc. |
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What are Composite materials? |
Manufactured by combining two or more distinctly different materials. |
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Building construction classifications are determined by? |
The materials used in the construction and how well the materials resist exposure to fire. |
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NFPA 5000 |
Building construction and safety code |
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The 3 building elements are? |
Structural frame Floor construction Roof construction |
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Combustible construction is? |
Construction that does not meet the requirements for non combustible construction |
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Occupancy classifications are defined by? |
By the building code and life safety code adopted by the AHJ |
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The following can add to or prevent fire growth |
Foundations Floors and ceilings Walls Roofs Stairs Doors Windows |
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What is a dead load? |
Weight of the structure, structural members, and anything permanently attached to the building |
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Egress meaning? |
Unobstructed way of exit travel from any point in the building or structure to a public way. Three distinct parts: Exit access, exit and exit discharge. |
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Nfpa 220? |
Standard on types of building construction |
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What three things does a firefighter need to know to locate and extinguish a fire? |
Type of building construction Materials Components |
