Chp55_Building Codes & Regulations

Question 1

Fire Partition

Answer 1

is a wall assembly with a 1-hour fire resistance rating

Question 2

Fire Barrier

Answer 2

a vertical or horizontal assembly that is Fire resistance rated and designed to restrict the spread of fire

Question 3

Fire Wall

Answer 3

is a fire-resistance-rated wall that is used to separate a single structure into separate construction types. 2 to 4 hr ratings.

Question 4

Smoke Barrier

Answer 4

a continuous vertical or horizontal membrane with a min. fire resist. rating of 1 hr, to restrict the movement of smoke.

Question 5

Occupancy

Answer 5

refers to the type of use of a building or interior space, ex. an office, a restaurant etc.

Question 6

Means of Egress

Answer 6

A continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel from any point in a building or structure leading to a public way.

Question 7

Occupant Load

Answer 7

Is the number of people that a building code assumes will occupy a given building or portion of a building.

Question 8

Occupant Load Factor

Answer 8

is the amount of floor area presumed to be occupied by one person.

Question 9

Corridor

Answer 9

Is a fully enclosed portion of an exit access that defines and provides a path of egress travel to an exit.

Question 10

Dead End

Answer 10

Is a condition where the occupant of a building has only one choice of direction leading to an exit access doorway or an exit.