3 basic components of a fire - ANSWER Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - ANSWER
Demolition and reconstruction
When working in areas with loose soot residue, - ANSWER Utilize appropriate
engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
The average size of a smoke particulate is - ANSWER .1 - 4 microns
Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - ANSWER Carbon, Oxides of nitrogen
When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - ANSWER Acid
residue
Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________
available - ANSWER Oxygen
Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - ANSWER Cooler surfaces
A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - ANSWER
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - ANSWER Loss mitigation
A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted by: -
ANSWER Location to heat line
soot is oily/greasy/baked on
amount of moisture present
which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black - ANSWER Plastic or
rubber residue
Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - ANSWER protein residue
Which soot residues require damp cleaning? - ANSWER protein
plastic/rubber
puff back
Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces -
ANSWER Pressure
Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? -
ANSWER puff-back
What is always a concern on all jobs? - ANSWER Safety
, Employers are required to - ANSWER Prepare a hazard assessment on all projects
Issue necessary safety equipment
Provide ongoing safety training
Ultimately your customer with financial responsibility is the - ANSWER insured
property owner
authorized agent
When using chemicals its important to - ANSWER use measuring cup
follow label
Terminology should be - ANSWER clear, concise, simple in communication
3 involved parties in an insurance claim are - ANSWER Insured/Property owner
Adjuster
Insurance company
What is a high valued item - ANSWER anything important to customer
When dealing with a high valued item, techs should - ANSWER document and
inspect condition
What form should be signed prior to the commencement of work - ANSWER work
authorization
Two structural materials used in construction that are classified as potentially
carcinogenic: - ANSWER Lead
Asbestos
When inspecting the degree of damage to contents consider its relationship to the
_____ line. - ANSWER Heat
What three values justify the amount of time, effort that should be spent on an item?
- ANSWER Monetary value
Appreciated value
Sentimental value
food in boxes/cans should be __________ before disposal - ANSWER documented
What bath fixture is easily stained by smoke residue? - ANSWER fiberglass fixtures
Areas that are difficult to access and often have unfinished porous surfaces are -
ANSWER attics
basements
Items stored in basements/attics are of __________ value - ANSWER questionable
Primary mission of a restoration tech is to preserve - ANSWER fabrics and surfaces
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