BC chapter 4

Question 1

Means of egress

Answer 1

continuous and unobstructed path of exit travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way
three parts: exit access ……exit…….exit discharge.

Question 2

Smokeproof stair enclosures

Answer 2

one smokeproof stair enclosure for stairs serving buildings 5 stories or higher

Question 3

Escalators

Answer 3

conveyor transport device aligned as a stairway with electrical powered steps that move continuously one direction…………..escalator speed 100 feet per minute…older models speeds of either 90 or 120 feer per minute

Question 4

Types of elevators

Answer 4

• passenger elevators carry people
• freight elevators carry resources t
  hat may be bulky or heavy
• service elevators are passenger desisigned also to carry freight

Question 5

Traction elevators

Answer 5

are the most common type of elevator in a building over 6 stories

Question 6

elevator hoistways

Answer 6

are required to be a fire -rated assembly with a 1- or 2- hour rating.
no wiring,duct work or piping should be run within the hoistway unless needed for the elevator itself