Practice question

Which best summarizes the 'collapse zone' rule used by aerial operators?

  1. A 5 ft buffer around any building
  2. An area approximately 1.5 times the height of the involved structure
  3. Only the width of the front sidewalk
  4. The width of one apparatus length

Answer: B — An area approximately 1.5 times the height of the involved structure

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