Codes & Regulations During Programming Flashcards
Is the IBC prescriptive or performative? Why?
Mostly prescriptive. It describes specific materials and methods of design and construction for building components and systems, rather than describing how the components and systems are supposed to function.
What is NFPA 1?
Fire Code
What is NFPA 101?
National Life Safety Code
What is NFPA 70?
National Electrical Code
IRC
International Residential Code
IFC
International Fire Code
IMC
International Mechanical Code
IPC
International Plumbing Code
IZC
International Zoning Code
NEC
Who is it published by?
National Electrical Code, published by NFPA
ASHRAE
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
What is one of the best known NRTLs?
NRTL = Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
What does UL do?
Develops standards and tests products for safety, primarily doors and opening protections.
What does a UL label signify? What are the two types of UL labels?
That it passed the UL test.
- a listed label signifies the product has passed the safety test and is manufactured under the UL follow-up services program.
- a classified label means samples of the product were tested for certain types of uses only.
What are the 3 classes of finish material flammability tests?
Class A (I) FSI 0-25 (most fire resistant) Class B (II) FSI 26-75 Class C (III) FSI 76-100 (least fire resistant)
What is FSI (flame spread index)? SDI (smoke-developed index)?
FSI (flame spread index) = rates the surface burning characteristics of interior finishes and other building materials
SDI (smoke-developed index) = how much smoke is emitted by a material as it burns
For which 2 broad classifications of fire-resistance does the code specify requirements?
- Resistance of construction materials and assemblies
2. Surface burning characteristics of finish materials
What is the “fire-resistance rating” of a construction material or assembly?
The length of time the item can withstand a standardized fire test.