Codes Flashcards
1
Q
Fire wall
A
Fire rated wall that separates a structure from different construction type
2
Q
Smoke barrier
A
Continuous membrane with min fire resistance rating if 1 hr to resist the movement of smoke
3
Q
What is a min rating of an opening in smoke barriers
A
20 minute
4
Q
Fire partition
A
Rating of min of 3/4 hr. Corridors 20 minute. Continuous slab to slab is best
5
Q
What is the limit of an opening in fire rated partition in percentage per wall?
A
25% not greater than 156 sq ft if not sprinkled
6
Q
Fire partition
A
Wall assembly with 1 hr fire res rating
7
Q
Fire partitions must be used in following
A
- Separating units in apartments, dormitory, and assisted living facilities
- guestroom in R-1, R-2 and I-1
- separating tenants in malls
- corridor walls
- elevator lobbies in I-2,I-3 and high raise or others by the table
