Bldg Code, Standards & Tests

Question 2

Allowable Projections into Exit Corridors

Answer 2

Question 3

ASTM

Answer 3

American Society of Testing and Materials

Question 4

Building Code

Answer 4

To provide for the safety and health of the public

Question 5

Calcium Chloride Test

Answer 5

Moisture done test

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

Question 6

Code Requirements for Stairways

Answer 6

Question 7

Core Cylinder Test

Answer 7

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

Question 8

CPSC

Answer 8

Consumer Product Safety Commission

• set requirement for safety glazing

Question 9

Cylinder Test

Answer 9

Measures the compressive thrength of concrete.

Question 10

Required Ratings of Doors Based on Partition Type

Answer 10

Question 11

Exit Access Travel Distances

Answer 11

Question 12

Fire Extinguisher Mounting

Answer 12

4” max. projection - ADA

5’ max. top of cabinet - NFPA

Question 13

Flame-Spread Rating

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Impact Hammer Test

Answer 14

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

Question 15

NFPA

Answer 15

National Fire Protection Association

Question 16

Occupancy Groups

Answer 16

Question 17

PRIMARY purpose of fire resistance requirements in IBC

Answer 17

Permit safe egress of the occupants in the event of fire

Question 18

Separation of Exits

Answer 18

Question 19

Slump Test

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Titration Test

Answer 20

To determine the level of alkalinity in cocnrete.

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

Question 21

ANSI

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Fire Door Classifications

Answer 22

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Question 24

Wire Glass Fire Rating

Answer 24

• 45 minutes
• size of glass is limited to maximum dimensions in rating table.

Question 25

NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

Answer 25

• 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

Question 26

Construction Type

Answer 26

The fire resistance rating of various building components.