November 2016
FireNuggets, Inc
from the living areas. This knowledge can decrease the time for
room isolation.
Prior to performing VES on a McMansion, understand that the
bedrooms are typically grande and may have two sets of double
doors. One set is the main entry to the room and the other to the
master bathroom. Master bathrooms in these large homes can have
multiple doors themselves, his and her closets, toilet, single or
double to the bedroom itself and possibly a powder room.
Residential Styles
Split-level (tri-level): These homes will have two sets of stairs parallel
with each other oriented from bravo (side 2) to delta sides (side 4),
one going up to floor two and one set going to the basement. The
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stairs are typically to the left or the right within a few feet of the front
door (dependent on door orientation to the two story section). The
typical tri-level will have the garage that leads into the kitchen,
dining and living room on the main floor. The downstairs will often
have a family room, bedroom, laundry and a bathroom. The upstairs
will typically have a large landing with three bedrooms and a
bathroom.
Size-Up the tri-level (Pic, above) from just the alpha side (side 1).
Main Level: Due to the small front window, we suspect the kitchen
(most likely the sink) and a dining area are off the garage towards
the front. A living area on the main towards the rear, due to knowing
tri-level layouts and chimney location.
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