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
What is ASTM E119?
Tests flammability of walls and gives them their hourly rating
