Unsupported Facade

Area requiring the electrical to be de-energized: (4)

1) In occupancies with multiple tenants, any undamaged unit immediately adjacent to a damaged unit. 2) Any area where ceiling was pulled, walls were opened or holes cut. 3) Facade signage, overhead sidewalk lighting or other common area use. *De-energizing power to individual units will most likely not shut off power or facades.

Unmodified with cantilever (unsupported) conventional or truss construction can fail in as little as ____ minutes when direct flame contact.

10 minutes

How much of the facade interior is required to be assessed for hidden fire?

100 percent

If laddering the facade with the truck, how far should the truck be spotted away from the building?

100% of the wall height plus 10 feet

What is the minimum number of ladders on a commercial building?

2

How far should the aerial ladder be positioned above the top of the structural wall?

2" to 6"

Crews about to make entry or access a facade building shall receive:

A standard safety briefing stressing access and escape routes.

What is the most dangerous type of facade?

Add-on unsupported

What is a facade?

An external overhanging concealed space, often unsupported, used to improve the archituectural appearance of the building.

How shall the building be initially accessed?

Building shall not be accessed from a direction that places them under a facade until the facades structural integrity has been established. Initially access the building away from the facade.

What is the safest type of facade?

Conventional Construction cantilevered and supported

If fire is found in the soft side of the facade with the application of a vent hole, what tactic should be used?

Cut ventilation holes to the right and left of the initial heat hole and apply fog streams on both sides of the fire.

How should facade be laddered?

Do not use ground ladders on facades.

What should be considered during incident when hazards such as unsupported facades are present?

Establish a safety officer early in the incident.

After the incident has concluded what could be considered in relation to incidents with facades or other incidents where concealed fire could be present?

Fire Watch after the incident

How shall utilities be addressed?

Gas, electric and water service in and adjacent to fire damaged areas shall be turned off as soon as possible and utility companies notified.

When should topside ventilation be established?

Immediately

What shall be made in order to visualize areas of facades, attic, or confined space in which hidden fires may have extended?

Inspection holes

Related to facades, what is the incident commanders responsibility related to personnel positioning?

Prevent personnel from positioning themselves under or over a facade until structural integrity is established.

When overhaul begins, what must be done?

Reassessment of structural stability for safety.

Company officers shall be responsible for continually assessing and reporting to the incident commander changes in:

Structural integrity and fire conditions

Who is responsible for assessing the structural integrity of a building during an incident?

The incident commander

Personnel shall not position themselves directly under a facade overhang without the expressed approval of:

The incident commander or immediate supervisor

What is the soft side of the facade?

The vertical back side of the facade either above or below the roof line.