Chp 4 Terms Flashcards
Exit
That portion of a means of egress that is separated from all other spaces of a building or structure by construction or equipment as required to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge.
Exit access
That portion of a means of egress that leads to an exit.
Exit discharge
That portion of a means of egress between the termination of an exit and a public way.
Fire service access elevators
Elevator specifically designed for firefighter use that are found in new buildings more than 120 ft in height.
Horizontal Exit
A 2-hour rated firewall typically running from exterior wall to exterior wall on an individual floor of a building which is used when travel distances to a fire-rated stairwell or exit discharge are excessive.
Model code
Complete regulatory documents that can be adopted by cities and states as they are written.
Occupant evacuation elevators
Special elevators intended for the self evacuation of occupants in office buildings more than 420 ft in height.