Fire Service Roof Types

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Fire service roof types.

In determining the best approach for extinguishing a fire firefighters refer to five types of building construction that define building construction for the fire service. It s lightweight won t corrode and requires little maintenance. Combustible products used for built up roof materials insulation foam asphalt water proofing felt paper rubber may be highly flammable and can lead to a separate fire above and below the roof. Forest reeder began his fire service career in 1979.

Fire companies make this possible by accessing the roof with a ladder saws and other tools and making an opening on the roof s exterior then punching the ceiling out with another tool. This flashcard style drill challenges firefighters to identify different types of roof construction and the hazards associated with each type. Metal roofing is non combustible and offers class a protection in combination with a fire resistant underlayment. Metal roofing can be made from copper zinc and steel as well as various alloys and comes in a variety of finishes colors and designs.

Wood shake plywood or particle board roof are the most common roofing types listed as class c. The most common types of roof systems in a commercial setting of type 3 construction include parallel cord truss and panelized roof systems. To identify if a building is of an older style. Each of these construction types is discussed in detail below.

When we talk about roof ventilation we often focus on the cut itself. Type i type ii type iii type iv and type v.