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Ch 27 Building Codes Flashcards

1
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2 types of fireplaces used in residential construction

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prefactricated or factory built

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Accessible Mirrors

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Must be mounted with the edge of the reflective surface no higher than 40” AFF

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Accessible Shower - # of Grab Bars

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Must be mounted horizontally on (3) sides

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Accessible Shower - Size

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30” x 60” Minimum

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Accessible Toe Kick

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6” D Maximum x 9” H Minimum

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Accessible Toilet Floor Space

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Require an unobstructed 60” turning circle

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Accessible Upper Cabinets and Shelves

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Must not exceed 44” AFF when above a work surface

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Accessible Urinals

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Must have an elongated rim at a maximum height of 17” AFF

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Accessory Storage Area

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300 sq. ft. per occupant gross

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Assembly Occupancy Partitions (750 Sq. Ft. +)

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Must be 1-Hour fire rated.

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Business Area

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100 sq. ft. per occupant gross

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Changes of Travel Direction

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Require a minimum 60” turning radius

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13
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Clear Floor Space - Bathrooms

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Must be 30” x 48” at all accessible lavatories, urinals, showers, and bathtubs

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14
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Clearance Around Accessible Toilets

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Must be 60” along rear wall and 56” along side wall

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15
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Clearance in Front of Power Panels

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36” D

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16
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Commercial Kitchens

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200 sq. ft. per occupant gross

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17
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Common Path of Egress Travel

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Portion of exit access that must be traversed before 2 separate paths of travel to 2 exits are available. This distance must be included in the permitted travel distance.

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18
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Common Path of Egress Travel Distance

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Must not exceed 100’

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19
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Concentrated Assembly Without Fixed Seats (Chairs - Not Fixed)

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7 sq. ft. per occupant net

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Core Drills

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Must not be within 18” of any structural element

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21
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Demising Partitions

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Must be 1-Hour fire rated between tenant spaces.

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22
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Distance for Exit Access Doorways - Non-Sprinklered Building

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Equal to or greater than 1/2 the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension, measured in a straight line between the exit doors or exit access doorways

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Distance for Exit Access Doorways - Sprinklered Building

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Equal to or greater than 1/3 the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension, measured in a straight line between the exit doors or exit access doorways

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Distance to Fire Extinguisher

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Must be located no more than 75’ from the furthest occupant

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Door Assemblies in 1-Hour Fire Rated Partitions

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Must have a minimum fire protection rating of 20 minutes and be self-closing.

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26
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Door Swings In Path of Egress Travel

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Must not project more than 7” into required width of path of egress when coming from an occupied space

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27
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Education - Classroom

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20 sq. ft. per occupant net

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28
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Education - Workshops and Vocational Rooms

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50 sq. ft. per occupant net

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29
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Electrical Receptacles - GFI are required within ___ of a water source

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36”

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30
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Electrical Receptacles - Height

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Must be 18” AFF

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Emergency Illumination Duration

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Shall be provided for 1.5 hours in the event of a failure of normal lighting

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Emergency Illumination Location

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Shall be arranged to provide initial illumination along the path of egress

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33
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Exercise Room

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50 sq. ft. per occupant gross

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34
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Exit Access Door - Swing

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Must open in the direction of exit travel

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35
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Exit Signs - Directional

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Should be placed in every location where the direction of travel to reach the nearest exit is not apparent

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36
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Exposed Hot Water Pipes and Draings

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Must be insulated or protected to reduce risk of burns

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37
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Fire Extinguisher Required Calculation

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1 fire extinguisher for every 3000 sq. ft

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38
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Fireplace dimensions: What is the maximum dimension of the trim piece under the mantle from the face of the fireplace

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1 1/2”

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39
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Fireplace dimensions: What is the minimum distace from the face of the fireplace to the outer edge of the hearth with a fireplace opening of less that 6 sq ft

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16”

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40
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Fireplace dimensions: What is the minimum distace from the face of the fireplace to the outer edge of the hearth with a fireplace opening of qreater than or equal to 6 sq ft

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20”

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41
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Fireplace dimensions: What is the minimum distance from the fireplace opening to the trim under the mantle

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12”

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42
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Fireplace hearth extensions must be made of either ________ or __________ and be supported by noncombusible material

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concrete or masonry

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43
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Fireplace hearth must be a minimum of ____ thick

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2”

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44
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Fireplace trim - at what distance from the fireplace opening can non-combustible trim extend an unlimited distance from the face of the fireplace

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At 12” or beyond

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45
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Fireplace trim - between 6” - 12” how far can non-combustible trim extend beyond the face of the fireplace

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1/8” for every inch from the face (at 6” the trim could extend 6/8” or 3/4”)

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46
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Fireplace trim - combustible materials are not allowed within _____ of the fireplace opening

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6”

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47
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Forward Reach - Wall Mounted Controls

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Must be located between 15” - 44” AFF

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48
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Glazing in Fire Rated Partitions, Doors, or Sidelights may not exceed _________

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240 sq. in.

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49
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Grab Bars - Behind Toilets

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Must be 36” L

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50
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Grab Bars - Mounting Height

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33” - 36” AFF

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51
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Grab Bars - Side of Toilets

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Must be 42” L

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52
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Gross Area Calculations

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Include stairs, corridors, toilet rooms, mechanical rooms, closets, and interior partition thicknesses

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Height of Accessible Countertop

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Must not exceed 34” AFF

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54
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How to Measure Travel Distance

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Taken along the centerline of the natural path of travel starting from the most remote point to the centerline of the exit

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55
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Length of Dead End Corridors

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Must not exceed 20’ L

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56
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Locks Along Path of Egress Travel

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Must not require the use of a key, special knowledge, or effort from the egress side

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57
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Means of Egress Ceiling Height

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Must be no less that 7’6”

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58
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Means of Egress Protruding Objects - Depth

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All objects located on a wall between 27” - 80” AFF must not protrude more than 4” into an egress path of travel.

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Means of Egress Protruding Objects - Height

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Must allow 6’8” of clear headroom along the path of egress, including corridors, aisles, and passageways

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Means of Egress Protruding Objects - Width

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Must not reduce the minimum clean width of accessible routes

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Mechanical Equipment Room

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300 sq. ft. per occupant gross

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Mercantile - Areas on Other Floors

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60 sq. ft. per occupant gross

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Mercantile - Basement and Grade Floor Areas

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30 sq. ft. per occupant gross

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Mercantile - Storage, Stock, and Shipping Areas

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300 sq. ft. per occupant gross

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Minimum Door Height

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Must not be less than 7’

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66
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Minimum Door Openings

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Must be a minimum of 36” W

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67
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Minimum Interior Corridor Width

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44” Minimum

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68
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Mounting Height of Audio/Visual Fire Signal Devices

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Between 6’8” - 7’6”

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69
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Net Area Calculations

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Include just the space actually used

70
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Occupancy Load Greater than 29 - S (Storage)

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(2) Exit access doorways must be provided

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Occupancy Load Greater than 49 - A (Assembly), B (Business), M (Mercantile)

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(2) Exit access doorways must be provided

72
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Pair of Door - Minimum Widths

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At least one door must be a minimum of 36” W

73
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Path of Egress Travel cannot pass thru:

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Secondary spaces subject to closure by doors or containing storage materials or items that project into the path of travel

74
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Public Corridor Partitions

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Must be 1-Hour fire rated.

75
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Pull Side of Door Clear Space

76
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Push Side of Door Clear Space

77
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Required Clear Knee Space

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27” H x 30” W x 17” D

78
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Required Locations for Audio/Visual Fire Signal Devices

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Every restroom, hallway, lobby, and general assembly area.

79
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Residential SF per occupant:

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200 sq. ft. per occupant gross

80
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Service Counters - Accessibility

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When over 8’L must have an accessible height service counter of 36” L minimum

81
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Side Reach - Wall Mounted Controls

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Must be located between 9” - 48” AFF

82
Q

Smoke and Heat Detector Coverage must include:

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all rooms, corridors, and storage areas

83
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Standing Space Assembly Without Fixed Seats

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5 sq. ft. per occupant net

84
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Storage Rooms (100 sq. ft. +)

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Must be 1-Hour fire rated.

85
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Toilet - Distance to Side Wall from Centerline

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16” - 18”

86
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Toilet Seat Height

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Must be between 17” - 19” AFF

87
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Travel Distance

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Measured from the most remote point within a floor to the entrance of an exit along the natural and unobstructed path of egress travel.

88
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Travel Distance Maximum

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Must not exceed 250’ measured along the path of travel

89
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Unconcentrated Assembly Without Fixed Seats (Tables and Chairs)

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15 sq. ft. per occupant net

90
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Visibility of Audio/Visual Fire Signal Devices

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Must be visible from any location in the room

91
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ANSI / ICC A117.1

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Accessible and Usable Building and Facilities

92
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UBC =

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Universal Building Code

93
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BOCA =

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BOCA National Building Code

94
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SBC =

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Standard Building Code

95
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NBC =

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National Building Code

96
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NEC =

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National Electric Code

97
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NFPA =

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National Fire Protection Association

98
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ASTM =

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American Society for Testing Materials

99
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ANSI =

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American National Standards Institute

100
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Who is responsible for making sure the design meets all applicable codes & regulations?

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The designer

101
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IES =

A

Illuminating Engineering Society

102
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GA =

A

Gypsum Association

103
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TCA =

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Tile Council of America

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A well known organization that approves standards written by other organizations

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NRTL =

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Nationally recognized testing organization

106
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OSHA =

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Occupational Safety & Health Administration

107
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UL =

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Underwriters Laboratory (one of the most well known testing organizations)

108
Q

When a complete and total product is successfully tested it receives a:

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UL Listed Label

109
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When a product is tested for only certain uses it is given a:

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UL Classified Label

110
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Fire tests of door assemblies:

111
Q

Standard specification for gypsum board:

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ASTM C1396

112
Q

One of the most commonly used tests for fire resistance of construction assemblies is

113
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Standard Test Methods for Fire Test of Building Construction Assemblies:

114
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There are 2 parts to the ASTM E119 testing. They are:

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(1) Heat transfer through the assembly (2) The hose stream test. Overall the test evaluates an assembly’s ability to prevent the passage of fire, heat and hot gases for a given amount of time

115
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What does the hose stream test determine?

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How well an assembly stands up to an impact from falling debris and the cooling and eroding effects of water.

116
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Standard Methods for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

117
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What does NFPA 252 evaluate:

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The ability of a door assembly to resist the passage of flame, heat and gases. It establishes a time-endurance rating for the assembly, and the hose stream test determines if the door will stay in its frame

118
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Standard for Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies

119
Q

Flooring radiant panel test is applied to:

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Carpet, resilient floors, and other floor coverings in corridors

120
Q

NFPA 253 / ASTM E648

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Flooring radiant panel test

121
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Methenamine pill test is applied to

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carpets and rugs

122
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ASTMT D2859

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Methenamine pill test

123
Q

Steiner Tunnel Test

124
Q

Fire ratings of walls, structure, and floor construction assemblies

125
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Flame spread rating of finishes

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Steiner tunnel test

126
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Contribution of wall finish to rie grown in full scale mockup

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Room corner test

127
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Room corner test

128
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Smoke developed from flaming and nonflaming solid materials

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Smoke density chamber test

129
Q

Smoke density chamber test

130
Q

Endurance of glazing for 45 minutes to flame and heat transfer

131
Q

Cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture components

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NFPA 260 (CAL TB 117)

132
Q

Cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture components tests:

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Separate fabric and fillings of upholstered furniture

133
Q

Cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture composites

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NFPA 261 (CAL TB 116)

134
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Cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture composites tests:

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Mockup of a seat cushion, including foam, liner and fabric

135
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Full seating test

A

NFPA 266 (Cal TB 133)

136
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Full seating test what:

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An actual sample of a chair testing to an open flame

137
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Vertical ignition test

138
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Vertical ignition tests what?

A

Draperies, curtains and other window treatment as well as banners, awnings, and fabric structures

139
Q

Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

140
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Fire Rating: What are the 3 classsifcations:

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I, II & III or A, B C

141
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What is the flame spread rating of Class I (A)

142
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What is the flame spread rating of Class II (B)

143
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What is the flame spread rating of Class III (C)

144
Q

What is the most fire resistance fire rating?

145
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Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials

146
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What does ASTM E662 measure?

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The amount of smoke given off by a flaming or smoldering material or finish.

147
Q

Smoke density values are given between 0-800 during the Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials. What is the min. result codes are looking for?

148
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ASTM E648, Flooring Radiant Panel Test is testing for:

A

Flame spread on carpet in a horizontal installation in a corridor or exit-way under the influence of a fully developed fire in an adjacent space

149
Q

There are 2 material classes defined by the Flooring Radiant Panel Test. What is required in corridors and exit-ways?

150
Q

Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials

A

ASTM D2859

151
Q

What does the Room Corner Test determine

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The contribution of interior wall and ceiling coverings to room fire growth

152
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Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth

153
Q

Standard Methods of Fire Test for Plame Propagation of Textiles and Films

154
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NFPA 701 test:

A

Draperies, curtains and other window treatments

155
Q

What is a fire partition?

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A wall assembly with a fire resistance rating of 1 hour

156
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Where are fire partition required?

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Walls separating dwelling units (apartments, dormitories, assisted living facilities), Walls separating guest rooms in hotels, walls separating tenant spaces in a covered mall, corridor walls

157
Q

Fire partitions are not required if:

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Type IIB, IIIB and VB building construction with automatic sprinklers

158
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Fire partitions must provide a continuous barrier. This means that:

A

The partition must extend from the floor to underside of a fire rated ceiling assembly or roof sturcture

159
Q

Minimum rating for openings in a fire partition is:

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3/4 hour except for corridors, which must be 20 minutes.

160
Q

What is a fire barrier?

A

A vertical or horizontal assembly that is fire resistance rated and is designed to restrict the spread of fire, confirm fire to limited areas, and / or afford safe passage for protected egress.

161
Q

Which is more protective - a fire barrier or a fire partition?

A

Fire Barrier

162
Q

Where are fire barriers used?

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Stairways, to separate different occupancies within the same building, to separate single occupancies into different fire areas, where specified by building code

163
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What is a smoke barrier?

A

A continuous vertical or horizontal membrane with a minimum fire-resistance rating of 1 hour, designed and constructed to restrict the movement of smoke.

164
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Building Code Analysis

A 
Occupancy Classifications and Loads
Construction Types and Building Sizes
Means of Egress
Fire and Smoke and Resistant Assemblies
Fire Protection System
Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements
ADA
Finish and Furniture Selection
165
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Occupancy Classifications and Loads

A

Determined by the way that the building or space is to be used
Address different hazardous situations or risk factors associated with each type of use
The projected occupant load is the most influential component in determining the occupancy classification.
Is considered to be the number of people that is assumed to safely occupy a space or building.
Interdependent and should be considered at the beginning of a project.

166
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Occupancy Types

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Assembly occupancies (A)
Business occupancies (B)
Educational occupancies (E)
Factory or Industrial occupancies
Hazardous occupancies (H)
Institutional occupancies (I)
Mercantile occupancies (M)
Residential occupancies (R)
Storage occupancies
Utility or Miscellaneous occupancies
167
Q

Occupancy Classification

A

Type of activity occurring or occupancy
Number of occupants or occupant load
Unusual hazards or risk factors

168
Q

Types of Rooms and Spaces

A 
Occupiable space
Dwelling unit
Sleeping unit
Guest room or suite
Living area or room
Habitable room
169
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Determining Occupant Loads

A

Sets the number of occupants for which you must provide adequate exiting from a space or building.
Determined for each space or building by either using a given load factor, or by establishing a desired number of occupants.
These methods determine the number of people that must be used to be using the corridors, stairs, and exits in the event of a fire.
Based on the relationship between the size and use of the space or building
The code establishes a minimum level of safety by assigning a predetermined amount called the LOAD FACTOR; the amount of area or square feet required for each occupant based on:
1.Occupancy Classification
2.Specific use of the space

170
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Accessory use area is

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A space or room that is used in conjunction with the main occupancy, but does not exceed 10% of the floor area of the main occupancy

171
Q

Incidental use area is:

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An area that is incidental to the main occupancy and has the same classification as the nearest main occupancy but, by code, must be separated by a fire barrier

172
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Combustible:

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material that will ignite and burn

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