Building Construction
All wood load bearing walls construction
Type 5 Wood Frame
What does NFPA 1 cover?
Fire Code
Rigid frame with adjustable straps
backplate
Prevents the helmet from falling off your head
chin strap
Your "rona" mask should cover your
mouth AND nose
Provides the highest level of protection from fire spread and collapse
Type 1 Fire Resistive
What does NFPA 1971 cover?
Structural and proximity firefighting gear
red valve on the side of the regulator can allow constant air into the facepiece
bypass valve
Prevent hot liquids from entering
moisture barrier
Who do excuses work for?
The person who makes them
Main street, non combustible exterior walls with combustible interior components
Type 3 Ordinary Construction
What does NFPA 5000 cover?
Building construction
Provides fresh air and protects the eyes from injury
facepiece
Absorbs heat and traps air
thermal barrier
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Made of materials that will not contribute to fire spread but may not have long fire resistance rating.
Type 2 Noncombustible
What does NFPA 1500 cover?
Safety
Contains the breathing air, has a control valve
air cylinder
What is the "DRD"
drag rescue device
is the shortcut
WORK
Made from large dimensioned lumber or laminated wood (glue lam beams)
Type 4 Heavy Timber
What does NFPA 1981 cover?
SCBA
Controls the air flow to the user, connects to the facepiece.
regulator
Activates when a firefighter is motionless for more than 30 seconds
PASS device
What fire protection device slows fire progression or stops it allowing citizens to escape, and should be installed in ALL buildings.
Sprinkler systems