Chp 6 Terms

Question 1

Critical radiant flux

Answer 1

The amount of external radiant heat energy (measured in watts per square centimeter) below which a flame front will cease to propagate.

Question 2

Demand area

Answer 2

The expected area of sprinklers that will activate as anticipated by the sprinkler design standard; essentially the projected size of the fire.

Question 3

Fire barriers

Answer 3

Assemblies that are typically one to two hour rated and used to enclose shafts, exit stairwells, exit passageways, and horizontal exits, into separate spaces from certain hazardous areas

Question 4

Fire partitions

Answer 4

Assemblies that are typically 1 hour rated and are used to create fire resistive corridors and to separate tenant spaces and covered Mall buildings.

Question 5

Fire walls

Answer 5

Assemblies that are typically 2 to 4 hour rated and are used to create separate buildings within an overall structure.

Question 6

Horizontal Exit

Answer 6

Fire red wall typically running from one exterior wall to another, used when stairwells and multi-story buildings are too far away for egress purposes.

Question 7

Houseline

Answer 7

Class 2 standpipe system that supplies 100 GPM at 65 psi. Intended for use by building occupants.

Question 8

Peened

Answer 8

Forcible attachment of a thermocouple to a steel column or beam.

Question 9

Smoke barrier

Answer 9

A 1 hour fire rated assembly that has also been designed and tested to minimize the migration of smoke.