Code

Question 1

Sprinklers are required for buildings taller than … or…or…

Answer 1

55’ or deep u.g or windowless

Question 2

Occupant load factor

Answer 2

The amount of floor area presumed to be occupied by one person

Question 3

Accessory use area

Answer 3

Small area with different occupancy group inside building no more than 10% total floor area and NOT separated by a fire separation
(Office on factory floor)

Question 4

Incidental accessory area

Answer 4

Sim to “accessory use area” but needs fire separation

Linen closet in hotel floor

Question 5

Fire zone

Answer 5

Special areas in the building deemed high, moderate or low hazardous for fire.

Question 6

Area of refuge….
Located near….
Designed for…

Answer 6

Area to protect occupants during fire - located near fire exits and designed to fit wheel chair

Question 7

Area of refuge requirements

Answer 7

• steady supply of outdoor air
• passive fire protection
• emergency lighting
• 2 way communication/ call box

Question 8

Incidental use area requirements

Answer 8

• 1 hour fire separation
• self closing doors
• no air transfer openings / or fire suppression system

Question 9

Building Type I

Answer 9

FIRE RESISTIVE- concrete or protective steel

Question 10

Building Type II

Answer 10

NON-COMBUSTIBLE- reinforced masonry with metal framing at roof

Question 11

Building Type III

Answer 11

COMBUSTIBLE - brick, block, or light gauge steel framing walls with wood framing at roof

Question 12

Building Type IV

Answer 12

HEAVY TIMBER - wood must be 8” or larger

Question 13

Letters after construction Type

Answer 13

A: protected by fire rated covering (drywall , spray)
B: unprotected- materials natural fire resistance

Question 14

Three parts of “Egress Path”

Answer 14

Exit Access
Exit
Exit discharge

Question 15

Max travel distance for Exit Access in a “space”

Answer 15

75 ft

Question 16

Max travel distance from ANY space within an office to an ext

Answer 16

250 ft

Question 17

Min. Egress door dimensions

Answer 17

36” wide door (32” clr min)
80” min height
48” wide for swinging doors

Question 18

Exits must me separated by …

And in a sprinklered building…

Answer 18

1/2 of D (the diagonal of the area served)

1/3 of D

Question 19

Exit width for corridors and stairways (occupancy option)

Answer 19

Stairways: occupancy load x .3
Corridors: occupancy load x .2

Question 20

Exit widths for corridors and stairways (fixed option)

Answer 20

Occupancy load < 50 : 36”

Occupancy load >50 : 44”

Question 21

Code: Corridor dimensions

Answer 21

Occupant load <50 : 36”
Occupant load >50 : 44”
Educational Occupancy w/ >100 occupant load: 72”

Question 22

Required fire ratings for exit stairways

Answer 22

1-3 stories: 1hr rated walls

4+ stories: 2-hr rated walls and 1-1/2 hr rated doors

Question 23

Standard stair dims 
Tread:
Max nosing:
Risers:
Head height: 
Width: 
Support weight:

Answer 23

Standard stair dims 
Tread: 11”
Max nosing: 1-1/2”
Risers: 4-7”
Head height: 6’-6”
Width: 36”/44”  (<> 50 ocup)
Treads support: 300 lbs

Question 24

Hand rail dimensions 
Height above tread nosing:
Extend beyond top riser:
Extend beyond bot riser: 
Min height: 
Spacing:
Dist. from wall: 
Handrail perimeter:
Load:

Answer 24

Hand rail dimensions 
Height above tread nosing: 34-38”
Extend beyond top riser: depth of tread
Extend beyond bot riser: depth of tread + 12”
Min height: 42”
Spacing:4”
Dist. from wall: 1-1/2”
Handrail perimeter: 4min 6-1/2max
Load: 200