B-2 Codes and bylaws

Question 1

Path of safe exit knows as

Answer 1

Egress

Question 2

Egress

Answer 2

Path of safe exit knows as

Question 3

BCBC describes egress as

Answer 3

continuos path of travel provided for escape from any point within a building or contained open space.

Question 4

Calculating occupancy load

Answer 4

(L x W) / 1.85m2

Room is 8m x 10m

8 x 10 / 1.85m2 = 43 people

Question 5

Floors with higher occupant loads means

Answer 5

number of exits must be increased and swings of doors factored into way of travel.

Question 6

Areas of refuge

Answer 6

are fire protected ares connected to means of egress

Question 7

ramps

Answer 7

check BCBC part 3 and 9

Question 8

Guards

Answer 8

used when there is a risk of falling more then 600mm (24 inches)

Question 9

Guard height

Answer 9

PART THREE AND 9

Question 10

Openings in guards

Answer 10

Childs heads cant get stuck. cant let anything 100mm (4’) sphere fit through.

Question 11

mounting heights for wheelchair

Answer 11

must be in between 380-1100mm (15”-43”)