Chapter 13 I&C

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Review Question: 1. Name four consequences of good housekeeping practices. a. Eliminate unwanted fuels, helping to control fire growth and making extinguishment easier. b. Remove obstructions or impediments to egress c. Control force of ignition d. Improve safety for firefighting and emergency response personnel 2. What are the three main requirements of good housekeeping? a. The three main requirements of good housekeeping are equipment arrangement and layout, material storage and handling, and operational neatness, cleanliness, and orderliness. 3. Give some examples of obstruction to fire protection equipment. a. Trees, bushes, fences, and signs are some examples of obstructions to fire protection equipment. 4. What is the fuel ladder? a. The fuel ladder is a continuous progression of fuels that allows fire to move from brush to limbs to tree crowns or structures. 5. What would be a major concern in woodworking or coal-handling operations? a. These careers can generate large amounts of dust that can lead to them exploding or making the fire spread quickly. 6. Why is excessive lubrication of mechanical equipment a potential fire danger? a. It can cause the equipment to overheat. 7. How can the high-piled storage used by big-box stores both hamper firefighting operations and potentially collapse building walls? a. It creates very narrow aisles and unstable piles. 8. Where is smoking always forbidden? a. Near flammable liquids, gases, and in areas where there are large quantities of combustibles. 9. Why might building owners be reluctant to perform housekeeping tasks? a. It can take staff away from their duties that generate income. 10. Give five strategies for correcting housekeeping problems. a. Reducing or eliminating sources of ignition b. Controlling the fuel load c. Providing access to the site or building for emergency responders d. Providing access to the fire protection systems and equipment e. Providing and maintaining adequate egress
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