Chapter 11 - Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings

Question 1

What statues shall existing buildings comply with?

Answer 1

• The requirements of the building code that applied at the time of construction
• And any other D.C. laws which apply to existing buildings

Question 2

When a building is found to be in non-compliance, who shall the Fire Code Official duly notify?

Answer 2

The owner of the building.

Question 3

What shall existing elevators that travel more than 25 feet and are intended to serve firefighters or rescue personnel be equipped with?

Answer 3

Emergency Operation

Question 4

When do exiting hotels and motels not need an automatic smoke detection system?

Answer 4

Building that do not have interior corridors serving sleeping units, where the sleeping unit has an exterior exit.

Question 5

When are single station smoke alarms allowed to be battery powered and not hard-wired?

Answer 5

Permitted in existing buildings where no construction is taking place.

Question 6

Fire escape stairs and balconies shall support the dead load plus a live load of not less than _______ pounds per square foot.

Answer 6

100

Question 7

What shall existing tire storage yards be equipped with?

Answer 7

Fire apparatus access roads.