The most common types of roof systems in a commercial setting of type 3 construction include parallel cord truss and panelized roof systems.
Fire dept types of roofs.
In these types of structures firefighters must aggressively extinguish roof fires to prevent roofs from collapsing and potentially causing multiple fatalities.
As well as contribute to a metal roof deck fire and trigger events.
He is a former chair of the northern virginia fire departments.
However there are many other critical steps that we need to master in order to make roof ventilation an efficient process.
To identify if a building is of an older style.
Wood shake plywood or particle board roof are the most common roofing types listed as class c.
Fire department dispatchers can relay this information to fire companies as they respond.
The floor roof trim and furnishings in these buildings can also catch fire.
The best remedy however is to know the buildings within your response district.
Fire resistive type i.
Roof conditions include visible fire heavy.
When we talk about roof ventilation we often focus on the cut itself.
A series of building photos representing typical roof construction types along with some key construction components will challenge your firefighters to name the type and to discuss the hazards.
As many people know wood is fuel for a fire despite the fact that it is a valuable and reliable roofing material.
If you have one of these roofing types you might want to look into replacing the roofing material for a more fire resistant option.