Chapter 4: Building and Fire Codes

Question 1

NFPA 13
NFPA 13D
NFPA 13R

Answer 1

Standard for the installation of Sprinkler systems
“” in 1 to 2 family dwellings
“” low rise residential (4 or fewer floors)

Question 2

Model codes

Answer 2

complete regulatory documents that can be adopted by cities and states

Question 3

Fire codes are updated every ___ years

Answer 3

Three

Question 4

ASTM E-119
NFPA 251
UL 263

Answer 4

Standard test method for fire test of building construction and materials

Question 5

ASTM E-84

NFPA 255

Answer 5

Standard test method for surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

Question 6

Types of Construction

Type 1- 5

Answer 6

1- fire resistive
2-non combustible
3- ordinary
4- heavy timber
5- wood frame

Question 7

NFPA 5000

Answer 7

Building construction and safety code

Question 8

type of construction subcategories

Answer 8

First number for walls
second number for beams
third number for floors
ex, 211- in hours

Question 9

Three components of egress

Answer 9

Exit access, the exit, the exit discharge

Question 10

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1

Answer 10

Safety code for elevators and escalators

Question 11

Phase I & II elevator operation

Answer 11

Phase I- elevator recalled to specific floor

Phase II- firefighter selects one elevator in a bank to access upper floors.

Question 12

Prepared by the insurance industry, developed by The National Board of Fire Underwriters

Answer 12

National Building Code

Question 13

ASTM

Answer 13

American Society of Testing Materials

Question 14

ASTM E-648

NFPA 253

Answer 14

Standard method of test for critical radiant flux of floor covering systems using a radiant heat energy

Question 15

NFPA 252

Answer 15

Standard methods of fire test of door assemblies

Question 16

NFPA 92

Answer 16

Standard for smoke control systems