Codes & Regulations Flashcards
What two tests are used to measure the flammability of carpet?
Two ways of measuring this are the pill test and the flooring radiant panel test.
Name three design strategies for resisting lateral wind forces in wood frame construction.
Three strategies used for this purpose in the design of a wood frame building are:
• correct building shape
• use of a roof diaphragm
• use of shear walls
What are two common reasons for the use of double layer gypsum board in wall construction?
Two common reasons to use double layers of this material are to
• increase fire resistance
• enhance acoustic performance
What is a cavity wall?
This is a wall that consists of two wythes of masonry separated by an airspace.
Name two drawbacks to steel as a building material.
Two drawbacks to this common structural building material are it’s vulnerability to the heat of a fire and it’s tendency to corrode.
What are the door and hardware requirements for a fire-rated door assembly?
This kind of assembly requires
• a labeled door and frame
• a door closer
• a door latch
• ball-bearing hinges
All hardware must be UL listed.
What construction elements are required at the bottom of a brick cavity wall?
A through-wall flashing and weep holes are required at the bottom of this kind of wall.
What metal must be used for hinges on a fire-rated door?
Hinges on doors of this type must be made of steel.
How far should a ramp’s handrails extend beyond the ramp at its top and bottom landings?
Handrails should extend 12 in beyond these access elements.
What type of occupancy is panic hardware required?
This type of hardware is required on exit doors for assembly occupancies such as restaurants and theaters.
What feature should be installed in every electrical outlet in addition to the hot and neutral wires?
Each of these must have a ground wire.
For most occupancies, what are the minimum tread width and maximum riser height allowed by the international building code?
For most occupancies, the international building codes sets the minimum for the first of these stair elements as 11 in, and the maximum for the second as 7 in.
What amount of water pressure is equivalent to one foot of vertical head?
One foot of this is equivalent to 0.434 psi.
What is the minimum slope required to drain a surface paved with concrete?
A minimum slope of 1% is required on a concrete surface for this reason.
Name two styles of wall framing using wood construction.
Two styles of this are:
• platform
• balloon
