Chapter 8 - Site Access

What is the purpose of a fire lane?

• To provide a safe place for the media to gather

• To provide additional parking for the structure

• To provide means of access and parking for fire apparatus

• To provide a place to store construction materials

Answer explanation

Pg. 286

Who must designate and identify fire lanes, prohibit unauthorized parking, and verifying minimum widths and clearances are maintained?

• AHJ

• Fire Code

• Building Code

• National Codes

Answer explanation

Pg. 286

A fire apparatus access road can include:

• any street or highway that provides access for emergency vehicle

• only private roads that are reserved for emergency responses

• public roads closest to fire stations

• only service roads during accidents on the freeway

Answer explanation

Pg. 286

Fire lanes and fire apparatus access roads must extend within ____ feet of all portions of a building, although local codes may require otherwise.

• 150

• 200

• 100

• 250

Answer explanation

Pg. 286

Fire lanes and fire apparatus access roads must be a minimum of width of ________.

• 20 feet

• 25 feet

• 30 feet

• 35 feet

Regarding capacity, fire lanes and fire apparatus access roads are designed and maintained to:

• support emergency services

• support the expected load of emergency vehicles

• support the number of personnel on service engines

• support city operations and traffic management

Answer explanation

Pg. 286

When inspecting a fire lane, inspectors must be familiar with the turning radius requirements, as well as the:

• weight specifications of their department's heaviest apparatus

• weight specifications of their department's lightest apparatus

• height specifications of their department's biggest apparatus

• height specifications for their department's smallest apparatus

Answer explanation

Pg. 286

How many degrees must the angle of approach and departure be for the fire apparatus?

• 8 degrees

• 5 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 9 degrees

Answer explanation

Pg. 286

Which is NOT a requirement for fire lanes and apparatus access roads?

• Road extension within 150 feet

• Vertical clearance of 13 ft. 6 in

• 20 feet width

• Capacity to support the load of the heaviest apparatus

• Angle of approach of 10 degrees

Answer explanation

Pg. 286 - Look at bullet list.

*Angle of approach should not exceed 8 degrees. It is not a requirement for fire lanes.

Which of the following is an example of a topographical barrier that may limit or prohibit access to a building or facility?

• Snow, rain, or drought conditions

• Drainage ditches, streams, or lakes

• Fences and gates

• Building canopies

Answer explanation

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