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1
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When did the “Attached Garage” begin to appear?

A

1950’s

2
Q

What are signs from the outside that a garage may have been converted into a living space?

A

Absent garage door
Drapes or curtains
Security or man door in odd spot
AC unit hanging from a window

3
Q

On an attached garage fire, where should the 1st hoseline go?

A

Between the fire(Garage) and the rest of the house. May have to drop ceiling in the kitchen and check for extension

4
Q

What are some interior indicators of an attic fire?

A

Discoloration of the sheet rock
TIC
Hot to touch
Glow around ceiling fixtures

5
Q

What are some exterior size up indications of a working attic fire?

A

Smoke pushing from eaves, vents, gable vents
Interior is clear or light smoke
Glow around ceiling fixtures
“Crackling” sounds

6
Q

Where do you find the access locations for basements?

A

Exterior of the house, clam shell doors

In the kitchen behind a door

7
Q

Where may you find basement access in a 2 or 3 story house?

A

Usually behind the set of stairs that goes up into the 2nd floor.

8
Q

How much hose should be flaked out behind you prior to making entry into a basement fire?

A

At least 75’

9
Q

What are the 3 types of exposures at a working fire?

A

Life, Interior, Exterior

10
Q

What is the quickest and most likely exposure routes on the inside of a structure?

A

Hallways and stairways

11
Q

Describe the features of a Mcquen.

A

2 story, multifamily 4 plexes, built in the 1960’s

12
Q

What are the “Victorian Era” years in Sacramento?

A

1800’s-1910

13
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What are the 2 most common types of victorians?

A

Italinate and the Queen Anne

14
Q

What is the most common construction feature Victorians?

A

Balloon Frame construction

15
Q

What is the purpose of the exterior exposure lines?

A

To cover the entire building surface with water to prevent it from lighting off.

16
Q

When is the only time when an exposure line should be pulled first?

A

When the decision is made to go to defensive operations

17
Q

What is the ideal hoseline for Mcquen’s?

A

150 or 200’ tank line

18
Q

What years would you see the Italianate style victorians?

A

1870-1880’s

19
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What features do the Italianate victorians have?

A

Usually 2 story, 1st floor elevated and off of a “L” shape porch, shallow hip roof and ship lap siding

20
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What are some Queen Anne features?

A

Steep roofs, front facing gable, elevated covered porch

21
Q

What is the usual ceiling height in Victorian buildings?

A

10-14’

22
Q

What kind of interior wall construction would you find in Victorians?

A

Lath and plaster and knob and tube wiring

23
Q

What are some indications that the building has balloon frame construction?

A

Windows that line up bottom to top

24
Q

What is a garden style apartment?

A

Layout or orientation of buildings around a large open area, pool, BBQ, clubhouse or courtyard

25
Q

What are some features of a garden style apartments?

A

Each have a single point of entry and a patio through a slider, Each 2nd story apartment should have own stairs, no common hallways, common attic

26
Q

What are some exterior walkway apartment building features?

A

2-3 stories tall, share walkway with the front door facing the parking lot. Stairs at either end, sometimes in the middle , Mostly flat roof without an attic, roof will overhang the entry points to the apartments

27
Q

What is a well hole?

A

Vertical opening in the center of the stairs, allows 50’ of hose to reach from 1st to 4th floor

28
Q

What does FPRH stand for and when did they appear?

A

Fireproof residential high rise, they appeared in sacramento in the 1960’s

29
Q

What are the construction features in the FPRH?

A

8-15 stories tall, constructed of steel and concrete, the balconies distinguish between residential and commercial occupancies. Contain multiple stairwells, elevators, Class 1 and 2 standpipes

30
Q

Wet standpipes prior to 1993 provide how much pressure at the top outlet?

A

65 max

31
Q

When can an 1 3/4” line be used in a high rise?

A

Dry standpipe pumped at 130 + 5 per floor or a wet system of at least 100PSI.

32
Q

What are some tactical decisions to be made for commercial occupancies?

A
  1. Locate the fire, may not use front door, maybe a roll up
  2. Rig Placement, closer isn’t always better
  3. Water supply
    Force Entry
33
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What is a tax payer?

A

West coast - Residential over commercial

34
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What are tilt up construction features?

A

Large walls of concrete, little or no windows, metal man and roll up doors, lightweight panelized roof

35
Q

What is the hose length formula for 2 1/2” for commercial occupancies?

A

Length+Width+50’= total amount of hose for a commercial fire

36
Q

As a general rule, what is the max distance in a commercial occupancy you should be in?

A

150’

37
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What are some strip mall construction features?

A

Common attics, glass store fronts, heavy security doors to the rear, parapets, mansards, cantilevered overhangs, Flat roof, HVAC equipment on the roof, drop ceilings