1. Building Construction And The Fire Service Flashcards
An architect will use_____relevant to the jurisdiction as a primary resource when choosing major building aspects an eliminating alternatives.
Building codes
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Unusual designs or circumstances may require the use of_____ or equivalency’s rather than strict compliance with a perceived code.
Compensatory measures
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In some cases, a building may be exempt from current code requirements. The _______determines the extent of the work in relation to the building as a whole, which may range from repairs, to renovations, to changes of occupancy, and building additions. The conditions established in the code determine how much of the existing structure can be considered existing/nonconforming.
International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
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By adopting___, government entities do not need to write their own complex documents to provide a fundamental degree of uniformity among jurisdictions.
Model codes
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The______ maintains a national map that indicates a location and frequency of fire fatalities.
United States Fire Administration
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Occupancy in use are often addressed in model codes because they affect the_____, which in turn influences fire behavior within the structure.
Fuel Load
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Areas of refuge may not be required in buildings equipped with:
Automatic sprinkler systems
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_____ is systematic and includes many factors including life safety, engineering, and administrative controls to protect community resources.
Fire loss management
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NFPA 80A describes three levels of exposure: Light, Moderate, Severe.
The levels are based on the _____ and the ____of the walls and ceiling finishes of the burning building.
Flame spread rating
Fire load
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For large scale construction projects, _____allows a large project to be divided into smaller areas or sectors.
Geographic information systems (GIS)
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