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Bldg Code, Standards & Tests Flashcards

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Allowable Projections into Exit Corridors

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ASTM

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American Society of Testing and Materials

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Building Code

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To provide for the safety and health of the public

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Calcium Chloride Test

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Moisture done test

One of the most common test for mpisture in concrete and is inexpensinve and easy to complete.

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Code Requirements for Stairways

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Core Cylinder Test

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Measures the compressive strength when a portion of the structures is in place and cured but needs to be tested.

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CPSC

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Consumer Product Safety Commission

  • set requirement for safety glazing
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Cylinder Test

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Measures the compressive thrength of concrete.

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Required Ratings of Doors Based on Partition Type

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Exit Access Travel Distances

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Fire Extinguisher Mounting

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4” max. projection - ADA

5’ max. top of cabinet - NFPA

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Flame-Spread Rating

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A measure of the rapidity with wicch fire will spread across the surface of a material as determined by ASTM E84

  • Not regulated: furniture, shelving, molding, handrails and other trim
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Impact Hammer Test

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A nondescructive wat to tes concrete strength after is has harden.

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NFPA

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National Fire Protection Association

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Occupancy Groups

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PRIMARY purpose of fire resistance requirements in IBC

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Permit safe egress of the occupants in the event of fire

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Separation of Exits

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Slump Test

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Measures the consistency of concrete, usualy at the job site.

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Titration Test

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To determine the level of alkalinity in cocnrete.

High alkalinity in concrete can cause damage to tile installation and other coatings.

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ANSI

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  • American National Standards Institute*
  • An organization that fosters the establishment of voluntary industrial standards
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Fire Door Classifications

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Maximum Size of Wire Glass in Fire-Protection-Rated Doors (interior only)

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Wire Glass Fire Rating

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  • 45 minutes
  • size of glass is limited to maximum dimensions in rating table.
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NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

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  • Fire extinguisher cabinets must have a vision panel or be clearly marked with a ssign
  • Fire extinguishers must be tested regulary and have an approved label
  • When fire extinguishers are required, no occupant may be more than 75 ft from a fire extinguisher
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Construction Type

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The fire resistance rating of various building components.

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