Codes Flashcards
In a commercial space, where is egress not permitted through?
Kitchens, storage rooms, closets
What is ISO14024?
Covers labeling programs and specifies the procedures that third-party specifiers must follow
What is tempered glass?
A type of safety glass that breaks into tiny pieces rather than shards
What is laminated glass?
A type of safety glass where the pieces are held together by the interlayer
Where human impact is a potential, what type of glass should be specified?
Laminated glass
What discipline does ASHRAE make standards for?
HVAC
What discipline does BIFMA make standards for?
Office furniture
If a duct penetrates a rated corridor, what must it be provided with?
A fire damper, which automatically closes the duct if there’s a fire
What rating must a door have in a 1 hr rated corridor?
Min 20 minutes
How far can light fixtures/furnishings project into a corridor?
No more than 4”
How far can a fully open door project into a corridor?
No more than 7”
What is the maximum dead end corridor length in a non-sprinklered building?
20 ft
What’s the maximum dead-end corridor length in a sprinklered building?
50 ft
If a building is sprinklered, how do you calculate exit width?
For stairs: occupant load x 0.2
For other exits: occupant load x 0.15
How do you determine minimum exit widths in a non-sprinklered building?
Stairs: occupant load x 0.3
Other exits: occupant load x 0.2
What is the maximum distance between exits?
1/2 the longest diagonal if the building is not sprinklered and 1/3 the longest diagonal if sprinklered
What is a fire barrier?
An assembly that is fire rated and designed to restrict the spread of fire; used to separate occupancy types and enclose vertical exits
What is a fire partition?
A wall that’s rated for 1 hour, and used:
-to separate dwelling units
-walls that separate hotel rooms
-corridor walls
What is NFPA 265?
Room corner test - tests interior finishes contribution to fire growth
What is ASTM D2859?
Methenamine pill test - tests carpet flammability
What is ASTM E662?
Measures the amount of smoke given off by flaming/smoldering material
What is an ASTM E84?
Steiner tunnel test - tests flammability of interior finishes
What is NFPA 257?
Fire protection for windows in fire rated assemblies
What is NFPA 252?
Tests door flammability
