CODES & REGULATIONS - Govern./Regulatory Requir./Permit Process

Question 1

Prescriptive Code

Answer 1

Building code that specifies techniques, material and methods to be used. cut and dry and simple administer by the official

Question 2

Performance code

Answer 2

building code that describes functional requirements, but leaves method to achieve decisions up to the designer

Question 3

Fire resistance

Answer 3

values for how long a separation can resist the passage of fire. stated in terms oh hours and can be increased with the use of sprinklers

Question 4

Flame spread rating/ smoke developed rating

Answer 4

measures the amount of flame and smoke a material generates

Question 5

area of refuge

Answer 5

a location designed to hold occupants when evacuation is not safe or possible. has a stead supply of outside air, passive fire protection, electrical integrity/ emergency lighting, two way communication/ call box to 24 hr manned or outside line

Question 6

Egress requirements
typical common path of travel
typical distance to an exit

Answer 6

common path of travel = 75’-0” max per path
exit travel distance = 250’-0” max
* one fire tower is required in buildings over 75’

Question 7

Zoning codes

Answer 7

vary between every city. and influence building design through regulation of land, function, size and exterior elements.

Question 8

fire resistance

Answer 8

is intended to permit safe egress, maintain structural integrity, limit the spread of fire, help extinguish blaze, limit damage and avoid collapse

Question 9

Identify the type of construction

Answer 9

determining the limits on building height and area is tied to several factors, including the occupancy and if the building is fully sprinkered

Question 10

what are the 3 elements in determine the means of egress

Answer 10

Exit access - distance a building occupant must travel from the most remote point in the occupied portion of the exit access to the entrance of the nearest exit.

Exit - a door that opens directly to the outside or a protected stair/ ramp.( enclosed stairs are required to proved a fire rate enclosure for 1 hr/ 2 hrs if stair connects 4+ stories)

Exit discharge - the path between the exit door and the public way. no travel distance once outside the building except when discharged onto balcony