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Flashcards in 13 Buildings Under Contruction, Remodel, Exlansion, Demolition Deck (10)
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1
Q

For construction projects the fire department may be allowed to require what before construction begins

A

Installation of mains and hydrants

2
Q

Construction elevator

A

Temporary, manual elevator constructed on outside of building fro construction purposes. Removed once building is done. Fd may have to use it

3
Q

Material hoist

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Intended only to move construction material. Not to be used for personnel, not same safety features

4
Q

With construction projects, a lighted stairwell is required for buildings over

A

4 stories or 50 ft

5
Q

Fire prevention usually requires what during and after torch use

A

Fire watch

6
Q

Temporary fire protection must be installed on some large scale or long term projects. They include what systems

A

Standpipes

Sprinklers

7
Q

Fire exit Type for existing occupants in a side not undergoing expansion to allow them through the expansion portion

A

Fire rated tunnels

8
Q

Danger of unprotected buildings in demolition

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Possibility of extension to other buildings still in use

9
Q

With demolition, structural members are being removed, during fire a primary concern is

A

Structural collapse

10
Q

Construction sites are difficult to gain access to because

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Fenced or barricaded for public saftey