Codes Flashcards

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ASHRAE 62-2001

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sets minimum ventilation requirements to provide a level of indoor air quality that is safe for people in institutional, commercial and residential buildings.

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ASHRAE 62.1‐2013

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Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low‐Rise Residential Buildings are the recognized standards for ventilation system design and acceptable

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ASTM E119

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assembly test
one of the most widely used tests for the fire resistance of construction assemblies by setting a fire on one side of a sample wall assembly.

The first part of the test measures the temperature at which the non-exposed side of the wall will burn.
The second part uses the hose stream test to simulate how well the assembly holds up to impact from falling debris.

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ASTM D2859

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the methenamine pill test, is also called the Standard Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials.
flame resistance of textile floor coverings.

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ASTM E648 (NFPA 253)

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This test measures the flame spread of flooring systems, like carpet, in corridors and exits. Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems

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ASTM E662 (NFPA 258)

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measures smoke density in lab conditions in a smoke chamber

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ASTM E84

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the steiner tunnel test, and tests the flame spread rating of Interior Finishes and Building Materials, specifically of wall and ceiling materials.

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ASTM E648

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flooring radiant panel test
This test measures a carpet’s ability to spread flame in a corridor or exit way when a fully developed fire is nearby. This test also measures the distance of any flame spread that occurs.

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AIA Document B254–2019

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cope of services document used in situations where an Architect or Interior Designer is assisting the Owner in purchasing furniture, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E) and managing FF&E contracts.

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NFPA 265/UL 1715

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Room Corner Test standards for textile wallcoverings

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NFPA 701/ASTM6413

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Vertical Flame Test tests vertical treatments such as curtains, draperies, window shades, large wall hangings or tapestries, and plastic films used for decorative purposes.

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NFPA 260

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Smolder Resistance Test or Cigarette Ignition Test
tests how a product will smolder before either flaming or extinguishing an actual smoldering cigarette as the ignition source.

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ANSI A117.1

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Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities provides standards for the specification and construction of accessible facilities.

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NFPA 252

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Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
Evaluates the ability of a door assembly to resist the passage of flame, heat, and gases.

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NFPA 265

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Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls.

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ISO14020

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describes a set of guiding principles for the development and use of environmental labels and declarations by any practitioner of environmental labeling. It is intended that other applicable standards in the ISO 14020 series be used in conjunction with this International Standard.

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Section 1203 of the 2018 IBC/International Building Code

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It states that in all but Use Groups F, H S or U, interior spaces associated with human comfort must be provided with space heating.

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ASSESABILITY CODES

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19
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Door openings shall have a clear opening width of

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32” MIN

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20
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Openings more than 24 inches (610 mm) in depth at doors and doorways without doors shall provide a clear opening of

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36” MIN

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21
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What is the minimum distance between a double door vestibule – one swings in and one swings out of the vestibule?

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48 inches plus the width of any door swinging into the space

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22
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Using a 36″ door what would the distance be

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84”

23
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Minimum clear width for an accessible route

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36” continuously

32” at passage point

24
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Minimum passage width for two wheelchairs

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60”

25
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Minimum clear floor space to accommodate 1 stationary wheelchair

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30”x48”

26
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thresholds at doors can not exceed

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1/4”

27
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Minimum clear width for T-shaped space for 180 turns

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36”

28
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Minimum dimensions for turning in corridors or around obstructions

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if obstruction is <48”: 42” clear on approach, 48” on turn

If obstruction is >48”: 36” clear on approach, 36” on turn

29
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Mounting height of grab bars in toilet compartments

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33”-36”

30
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Minimum clear opening of toilet door

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32”

31
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Grab bar dims in toilet compartment

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Back wall: 36” long; mounted 6” from side wall

Side wall: 42” long; mounted 12” from back wall

32
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Clear floor space from toilet back wall for wall-mounted wc

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56”

33
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Clear floor space from toilet back wall for wall-mounted wc

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59”

34
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Centerline of toilet from wall

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16-18

35
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Ambulatory compartment requirements

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42” grab bars on both sides
Centerline of toilet 17-19”
60” min. compartment depth
35”-37” compartment width

36
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Urinal elongated rim max height

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17”

37
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Clearance between urinal shields

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29”

38
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Mirror mounting height above lavatories or countertops

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40”

39
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Max height of lavatory

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34”

40
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Toe clearance under lavatory

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9”H min; 6”D max

41
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Minimum lavatory depth

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17”

42
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Min. knee clearance for lavatory

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8”

43
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Clear floor space for bathtubs

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Side approach, seat in tub: 30”xlength of tub
Front approach, seat in tub: 48”x60”
Seat at head of tub: 30”x length of tub+12”

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Maximum rise for any ramp

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30”

45
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Maximum rise for any ramp

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1: 10 is permitted if the max rise does not exceed 6”
1: 8 slope is permitted if max rise does not exceed 3”

46
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When are handrails required for ramps

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When are handrails required for ramps

47
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Handrail gripping surface for ramp

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1 1/4” to 1 1/2”

48
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Stair nosing requirements

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1 1/2” max depth; 60 degree radius

49
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Clear space between handrail and wall

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1 1/2”

50
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Call button and floor buttons no higher than

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48”

51
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ADA lettering requirements

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5/8” - 2” depending on viewing distance
Uppercase
Sans serif typeface
Grade 2 Braille

52
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What is the minimum height of an accessible wall outlet?

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15”

53
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Freestanding or built-in ranges shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking top of not less than

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30”