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1810 Chapter 5 Discussion

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    Nick Palmisano
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    Nick Palmisano

    Purpose

    This activity is designed to improve and develop a better understanding of the Module’s topics. The activity incorporates both critical thinking and the application for the Fire Officer.

    Discussion Post Instructions:

    Review Chapter 5 in your textbook.
    Review Module 5’s Learning Resources unit and slides.
    Post your response to the Discussion Forum.

    Discussion

    Discuss the problems associated with fires in buildings of balloon-frame construction.

    Discussion Post Requirements

    Your initial post must be a minimum of 100 words.

    You must respond to at least two of your classmates. Each response must be a minimum of 50 words.

    All discussion postings must be typed directly into the discussion forum.

    August 19, 2023 at 7:14 am #16557

    jonathan shadoin
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    jonathan shadoin

    Fires in buildings of balloon frame construction present significant challenges due to the unique structural design. In this type of construction, the wall studs run continuously from the foundation to the roof, creating open vertical channels that allow fire and smoke to travel rapidly between floors. This design lacks horizontal fire stops, which means that a fire on a lower level can quickly spread to the attic or upper stories without detection. Additionally, hidden fire spread within these concealed spaces makes it difficult for firefighters to locate and extinguish the fire. These factors increase the risk of structural collapse and complicate ventilation and suppression efforts.

    May 9, 2025 at 2:09 pm #20282
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