Ch. 6 Building Components Flashcards
On page 194 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a _____ is a fire-resistance-rated wall with protected openings that restricts the spread of fire. It extends continuously from the foundation to or through the roof.
Fire wall
On page 194 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, Fire walls can be constructed with fire-resistance ratings of __ or more hours.
2
On page 195 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, when ducts for HVAC systems penetrate fire walls that have a fire-resistance rating of 2 hours or greater, the ducts must be equipped with fire and smoke _____ within the duct.
Dampers
On page 195 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, _______ and _____ are common locations for breaches in party walls.
Attic areas and cocklofts
On page 196 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, ________ may not extend continuously through a building. These walls are erected from a floor to the underside of the floor or roof above the bottom of a fire-rated floor/ceiling assembly.
Fire partitions
On page 196 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, Fire partitions are typically ___ hour rated structures.
1 hour
On page 196 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, Fire barriers have greater fire-resistance requirements and can be _____ to ____ hour rated structures.
1 - 4 hours
On page 196 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, ______ walls are designed to block vertical spread of fire through a building.
Enclosure
Non-load bearing exterior wall attached to the outside of a building is what?
Curtain wall
On page 200 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, No more than _ layers of roofing material can be installed on a roof.
2 layers
What are the 5 types of doors?
Swinging
Folding
Sliding
Vertical
Revolving
On page 206 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, swinging doors must be located within _ feet of the revolving door.
10 feet
On page 209 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, three methods have been used for classifying fire doors:
Hourly fire protection rating
Alphabetical letter designation
Combination of hour and letter
On page 209 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, openings in fire walls and walls that divide a structure into separate fire areas is what letter designation for fire doors?
Class A
On page 209 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, Openings in exterior walls subject to moderate or light exposure from the outside is what letter of designation for fire doors?
Class E
On page 209 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, openings between rooms and corridors having a fire resistance of 1 hour or less is what letter of designation for fire doors?
Class C
On page 209 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, openings in vertical shafts in 2-hour rated partitions is what letter of designation for fire doors?
Class B
On page 209 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, openings in exterior walls subject to severe fire exposure from the outside of a building is what letter of designation for fire doors?
Class D
On page 210 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, To qualify as a rated fire door, the entire assembly must pass a test by a ________ testing agency and be listed.
3rd party
On page 211 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, the hardware used on fire doors is referred to as either _______ or ________.
Builder’s hardware or fire door hardware
On page 217 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, the combustibility of an interior finish has been shown to contribute to fire behavior in at least 4 ways:
- Contributes to fire extension
- Affects the rate of fire growth to flashover
- Adds to the intensity of a fire because it contributes fuel
- Produces smoke and toxic gases that can contribute to the life hazard
On page 218 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, Kitchen grease exhaust ducts always require __ hour fire-resistive separation.
1 hour
On page 221 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, photovoltaic (PV) systems can generate up to ___ amps and ___ volts of electricity.
8 amps; 600 volts
On page 222 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, The _____ standard test evaluates the ability of structural assemblies to carry a structural load and to act as a fire barrier.
E-119
