2020 Fire Code Ch 10-57 Flashcards
It is unlawful to enter building or structure in a manner that will reduce the number of exits required by code. The exception is detached one or two family dwellings and townhomes not more than… Stories above grade
Three
Every room or space used for assembly of… Or more shall have the occupancy load posted in a conspicuous place near the main exit or exit doorway
50
Occupancy load signs of use… Inch minimum letters?
1/2
When two or more utilize the same egress, the …?
More stringent requirements shall be met
Seating booth shall provide… Inch per person?
24
Exit access, when occupancy load is 501 to 1000 provide… Exits
3
Illumination, means of egress, provide… Foot candle 11 lux minimum
1
Emergency power supply can be powered by all the following
Generator
Unit equipment
Storage battery
Elevators are required on a building… Or more stories in height
4
Interior swinging doors shall not exceed… Pounds of force?
Five
Commercial and assembly occupancies, latches and locks to prevent operation are allowed but the door must state in… Inch lettering, this door to remain unlocked when space is occupied.
1 inch lettering
Panic hardware shall be provided when the occupant load is… Or more. 15 pounds of effort maximum to open the door
50
Placement of a exit sign shall be in maximum viewing distance of… Feet?
100
Exit signs shall have… Inch letter and 3/4 inch stroke
6 inch letter
Exit signs shall have… Lux candle illumination
54
Low level exit signs shall be placed… 2… Inches off the ground/Floor?
10 to 18
Low level exit signs for group I-3 shall be placed… to… Inches off the ground/floor
6 to 8
Exit access commercial occupancies, provide… Inches minimum
44
Interior exit stairwells identification signs are to be placed 5 feet above the ground and
are… x… Inches?
12 x 18
Interior exit stairwell identification, letters designating the identification of interior exit stairwell is… Inches
1 1/2
Interior exit stairwell identification, floor number must be… Or larger with 3/4 inch stroke
Five
Exit passageways, standard occupancy is provide 44 inch exits except that exit passageways serving an occupant load of less than 50 shall not be less than… Inches
36 inches
Exit discharge, minimum width is… Inches and obstructed height of 7 feet
44
Assemblies, minimum aisle width,… Inches when seating is on both sides
48 inches
Assemblies, minimum aisle width,… Inches or less than 50 seats
36 inches
Fire escapes escape windows must be… Inches minimum when opened
29 inches
Exiting buildings, exit signs illumination shall be a minimum of… Foot candles?
Five
Hip roofs single ridge with solar panels provide… Feet clear access from eave to ridge on each slope
3 feet
Solar installation shall be designed to provide pathways of minimum of… Clear feet path to skylights or vent hatches, stand pipe and or two pair of pit of roof edge
4 feet
Aviation facilities source of ignition, no smoking in hangers, no open flame or producing devices within… Feet?
50 feet
Aviation facilities metal drip pans are required?
Under each aircraft
Airport hangars, towing vehicle and fuel vehicle extinguishers shall be rated?
20 BC
Hello spot and heliports, fire extinguisher: provide a minimum… Extinguisher
80 BC
Fuel dispensing facilities, the emergency disconnect switch shall be within… Foot but not closer than… Pete from fuel dispensers
100–20
All dispensing facilities provide at least one 2A20BC extinguisher within… Feet of dispenser
75 feet
Fuel dispensing facilities, fuel dispensing hoses are limited to… Feet
18 feet
Marine motor fueling, no smoking within… Feet of dispensers?
50 feet
Spray booth sprinklers, use bags… Inch Thick polyethylene or cellophane or thin paper bag
.003
Fumigation and insecticidal fogging warning signs shall be… Inch in height. Must include date and time
2 inch
Finished lumber, exterior storage: storage not to exceed… Feet height
20 feet
Finished lumber, exterior storage: provide fences… Feet in height minimum
6 feet
Finished lumber, exterior storage: provide extinguisher and hose within… Feet of travel
75 feet
Industrial ovens: roofs, floors and ovens shall be insulated to prevent temperatures from exceeding… Degrees
160°
Tens and membrane structures: Permits required and excess of… Square feet or larger
400
Volume 6= 450
Tents and membrane structures: use permits are good for… Days
180 days
Tire rebuilding and storage: housing shall be made of a… Hour fire barrier
One
Tire rebuilding and storage, powerlines: tire pile not located under power lines… volts or more
750 V
Tire rebuilding and storage: provide fences… Feet in height minimum
6 feet
Welding and hot work, Provide one… Extinguisher within 30 feet from work
2A20BC
Combustible fibers, no open flame or smoking with them… Feet
25 feet
Posting in guest rooms, hotels – motels three or more stories: fire – life safety information signage shall be what size lettering
12 point or larger
Residential occupancies, test smoke detectors every… Months
Six
High rise, elevator vestibule walls shall be rated?
One hour
High Rise, elevator vestibule doors shall be rated?
45 minute
High rise helipad identification preferred color is?
White
High rise helipad, red numbers indicate allowable Weight in?
Thousand pounds
High rise helipads, provide 20 foot Red circle, 18 inch wide, with… Foot number inside of circle
10 foot
High rise Hellipads, the number inside the circle shall be orientated towards?
Magnetic north
Wild – urban interface fire areas, posting: trespassing and loitering for bidden by law, letters not less than… Inches in height
3 inches
The California department of forestry Director classifies the fire hazard safety zone in accordance with the California… Code?
Public resources
Hazardous material, placarding and signs: letter shall be… Inches in height
3 inches
Hazardous material: no smoking within… Feet from areas where hazmat is dispensed
25
Per DOT requirements, a nitrous oxide cylinder shall be… In color?
Light Blue
Compressed gases and pressure vessel: keep cylinder temperature is below?
125°
Corrosive material placard:… Inch letters, warning – corrosive material. PostWare process and stored or where determined by chief
3 inch
Corrosive material deluge water – shower and eye flusher with pressure do not exceed… Psi
25 psi
Operating explosives require a valid permit, the ability to demonstrate knowledge, safety, not to be under the influence of drugs/alcohol and… Years of age
21
Explosives and fireworks: post Signage that shall be… Inches on contrasting background
3 inches
Explosive and fireworks: Small arms ammunition is classified as under… Caliber
.75
Flammable above ground tanks call in signs shall be a minimum of… Inch letters with… Inch stroke
3 inch – 1/2 inch
Above ground tanks, out of service…, Tanks shall be removed
One year
Above ground tanks, out of service for… Days or more, remove fluids, cap and plug from tampering and vents lines shower remain open
90 days
Location of class I or class II tanks is to keep… Feet from buildings
50 feet
Oil wells, security: fence and screens are required not less than… Feet tall
5 feet
Ship transfer, standpipes or Wharves: Not less than two hose streams to protect any portion of wharf equipped with 350 feet of 11/2 hose with… Tip
5/8 tip
Flammable solids, storage: maintain a… Foot distance from exposures in buildings
20
Flammable solids, storage: Aisles shall be a minimum of… Feet
Four
Liquid petroleum gas, storage: fences or not be less than… Feet in height?
6 feet
Liquid petroleum gases: no smoking within… Feet of LPG
25 feet
Pyroxylin (cellulose nitrate) plastics shall be kept… Feet from ignition source
25