essentials of fire fighting 6 th edition firefighter ii chapter 4 building construction
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Essentials of Fire Fighting6th Edition
Firefighter II
Chapter 4 Building Construction
South Carolina Fire Academy
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Understanding construction types can help firefighters in
several ways
4–2
•Predict aspects of fire development
•Make aware of structural instability
•Select correct tools
(Cont.)
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Understanding construction types can help firefighters in
several ways
4–3
•Judge safety •Select right type of vertical ventilation
•Apply emergency escape techniques
•Adds to situational awareness
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Construction size up is based on the consideration of several
factors
4–4
• Age of building
• Construction materials
• Roof type• Renovations,
modifications• Dead loads• Number of
stories• Windows• Other
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You must be aware of conditions created both by the fire and by
trying to extinguish the fire
4–5
•Conditions that contribute to spread and intensity of fire•Conditions
that make building susceptible to collapse
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Dangerous building conditions are created by a variety of
factors
4–6
• Fuel loading
• Furnishings/ finishes
• Roof coverings
• Large, open spaces
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Engineered and truss construction presents unique
hazards
4–7
• When unprotected can
fail• After 5 to 10
minutes of fire exposure
• From exposure to heat without flame
• Critical temperature for
steel• 1,000°F
• Construction
• Metal gusset plates can warp, fail unless corner nailed
• May be protected with fire-retardant treatments
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Bowstring truss roofs, common in large open floor spaces,
present unique problems
4–8
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Construction, renovation, and demolition can create hazards
4–9
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Structural collapse is the failure of a building or any portion of a
building
4–10
• Results from
• Natural cause
• Explosion• Damage from other forces
• May occur
• With or without warning
• Should be
considered• During
pre-incident surveys
• Throughout size-up
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Many factors are considered when determining collapse
potential
4–11
• Renovations,
additions, alteration
s
• Age of structure
• Weather • Loads• Construct
ion Type
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Many factors are considered when determining collapse
potential
4–12
• Length of time
fire burns
• Stage of fire
• Contents
• Amount of water used to extinguish fire
• Other indicator
s
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WARNING!
Structural collapse can occur with little warning! If indicators start to appear, collapse is imminent and
personnel must withdraw from the structure and the collapse zone.
4–13
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When collapse is imminent you should follow these steps
4–14
• Inform Command, all others in building
• Establish clear collapse zone
• Roll call or personnel accountability report (PAR)
FIRST SECOND THIRD
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Determining a collapse zone is done with several factors in mind
4–15
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Guidelines to consider when determining the collapse zone
vary by construction type
4–16
•Type I
• Not as likely to collapse
•Type II
• Consider unprotected
steel or noncombustible supports
•Type III
• Should have collapse zone
1½ times structure
height
(Cont.)
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Guidelines to consider when determining the collapse zone
vary by construction type
4–17
•Type IV• Least likely to collapse
•Type V
• Collapse influenced by style
of constructi
on
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Collapse zones are established in three situations
4–18
• There is indication the structure has
been weakened by prolonged
exposure to fire or heat
• A defensive strategy has
been adopted
• Interior operations cannot be justified
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The size of a collapse zone must account for several issues,
including safety
4–19
• Construction type
• Other exposu
res
• Safest location
• Apparatus
• Personnel
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• Knowing and understanding building construction is as vital as your knowledge and understanding of fire behavior.
• You must be familiar with the types of construction in your community or response area, be aware of changes to existing structures, and follow trends in building construction.
Summary
4–20