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Fire Code-10,11,12 Flashcards

1
Q

Means of Egress-Ceiling Height

A

not less than 7 feet 6 inches (90 inches)

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2
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It is unlawful to alter a building or structure in a manner that will reduce the number of exits required by code. The exception is detached one and two family dwellings and townhomes not more than ___ stories above grade.

A

3

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3
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Headroom, protruding objects: Provide _ inches below pylons and 80 inches minimum above finished floor

A

27 inches

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4
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Post Mounted Objects-Free standing objects mounted on a post or pylon shall not overhang more than _____inches where the leading edge is more than 27 inches & less than 80 inches above finished floor.

A

4 inches

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5
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Horizontal Projections: Fixtures and furnishing shall not project more than ____ inch into required width of an exit.

A

1 1/2

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6
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Handrails can protrude into pathway but shall not exceed ___inches

A

3 1/2

this is an exception for group I-2

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7
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Manual pulls and alcohol based rub can project up to ____ inches

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4 inches

standard is 4.5- ( exception is 3.5 for handrails for group I-2 and 4 inches for alcolol based hand rub)

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8
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minimum depth of a stair tread is ___inches

A

11 inches

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9
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Everyroom or space used for assembly of ___ or more shall have the occupancy load posted in a conspicuous place near the main exit or exit doorway?

A

50 or more people

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10
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Occupancy load signs shall use _____ inch minimum lettering.

A

1/2 inch or 13mm

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11
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When two or more utilize the same egress, the _____________requirement shall be met?

A

More stringent requirement shall be met

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12
Q

Any area without fixed seating, divide floor by Occupant load factor assigned to the ___________?

A

Function of the space

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13
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Seating booths shall provide ______inch per person

A

24 inches per person

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14
Q

Increase occuapny load. Provide ____feet per person

A

7 feet

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15
Q

When a door is fully open uit shall not reduce the width of egress by more than ____inches

A

7 inches

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16
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Occupant loads with ____ to _____ people shall have 2 exits

A

1 to 50

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17
Q

Exit Access: when occupancy load is 501-1,000 provide ___exits?

A

3 exits

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18
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No manager or “person in Control” shall allow the use of the room without providing required exits required by title 19 and title ___?

A

Title 24

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19
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Illumination: Means of Egress: Provide ___ foot candle (11) lux minimum?

A

1 foot

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20
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Emergency power illumination, means of egress, provide 11 lux minimum but can decline to 6 lux at any point and .6 at end of duration. Lighting shall not last less than ____minutes?

A

90 minutes

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21
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Elevators are required on all buildings __ or more stories in height?

A

4 stories

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22
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Areas of refuge: Shall accommodate __ wheelchairs but area not less than 30x48

A

2 wheelchairs

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23
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Areas of Refuge: Shall provide not less than ____ minutes of protection

A

90 minutes of protection

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24
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Areas of Refuge: separating exterior wall shall be rated at ____ hour minimum. Fire wall shall extend 10 feet beyond landing.

A

1 hour

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25
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Doors shall be a minimum of ___” in height Exterior shall be a minimum of 76 inches.

A

78 inches (6.5 feet)

26
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Exterior Swinging Doors shall not exceed ___pounds of force

A

8 1/2 (8.5) pounds of force

*interior doors-5lbs and door latch release when subjected to 15 pounds.

27
Q

Double acting doors, not be used in occupant loads of ____or more

A

100

28
Q

Revolving doors shall not be given credit for more than 50% of the minimum width or required exit capacity and no more than ___person capacity?

A

50 persons

29
Q

Horizontal sliding doors not to exceed ____pounds max to set door in motion

A

30 Pounds

30
Q

Horizontal sliding doors not to exceed 15 pounds when ___ pounds of force are applied.

A

250 pounds of force

31
Q

Two Doors: Provide ____ inch spacing minimum between two doors in series when opening fully.

A

48 inches (4 feet)

32
Q

Pool/ Spa Gate: Hardward shall be installed ____ inches above grade

A

54 inches (4.2 feet)

33
Q

Commercial & Assembly Occ: Latches and Locks to prevent operation are allowed but the door must state in ___ inch lettering, “ This door to remain unlocked when space is occupied”

A

1 inch lettering

34
Q

delayed Egress and Locking System: The signs shall be provided 12 inches from the door. Lettering shall be ____ inches in height and state “PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS, DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS”

A

1 inch in height

35
Q

Panic Hardware shall be provided when the occupant load is 50 or more requiring no more than __ pounds of effort to open door.

A

15 pounds for panic hardware

36
Q

Bolt Locks are Not permitted exeception occupant loads of less than ___?

A

less than 50 occupant load

37
Q

Access Ramps shall be a maximum of 8% slope, which is one until in ____units

A

12 units

38
Q

Stairways shall be a minimum of ___ inches

A

44 inches

39
Q

Stair height is minimum of ___ inches and a maximum of 7 inches?

A

4 inches -7 inches

40
Q

The placement of an exit sign shall be a maximum viewing distance of ___feet?

A

100 feet max

41
Q

Exit signs shall have ___ inch lettering with a 3/4 “ stroke.

A

6 inch lettering

42
Q

Exit signs shall have ___lux illumination?

A

54 lux

43
Q

The word EXIT shall have letters having a width not less than __inches wide, except the letter I. The minimum spacing is ___

A

2 inch width
3/8” minimum spacing
6 inch lettering
3/4” stroke

44
Q

Group R-1 low level exit sign shall be placed __to __ inches off the ground?

A

10-18 inches off the ground

45
Q

Group A, E I and R-2.1 low level exit signs shall be placed __ to __ inches off the ground/floor

A

6-8 inches

46
Q

Handrail shall extend at least ___ inches beyond top raiser and continue to slope

A

12 inches

47
Q

Low level exit sign are required by health and safety code on all newly constructed buildings (A,E,I and R-2.1) for which building permit is issued on or after Jan. 1 ___

A

January 1, 1989

48
Q

Exit Access commercial occupencies: Provide __ inch clearance

A

44 inches minimum

49
Q

Display of Equipment Booths: Aisles that are provided for the convenience of persons in attendance and are not required for exit purposes may be reduced below the required aisle width by __ feet?

A

reduced by 2 feet

50
Q

Display of Equipment booths: less than ___ sq.ft of usable floor space shall be provided with 6 feet wide aisles?

A

5,000 sq.ft.

51
Q

Bonding of chairs is not required if less than ___ seats?

A

200 seats

52
Q

Spacing of tables: Placed not less than ___ inches apart and not less than 36” from walls

A

not less than 54” apart

not less than 36” from walls

53
Q

Non-public aisle serving less than 50 people: Provide __inch aisle

A

28” aisles

54
Q

A dead end aisle shall not exceed a max ___foot

A

20 feet

55
Q

Corridors, Dead ends: no dead end in corridors more then __ feet in length

A

20 feet

56
Q

Interior Exit stairwell identification signs are to be placed __ feet above the ground and are 12 x 18 inches?

A

5 feet above ground

12x18

57
Q

Interior Exit Stairwell identification:Letters designating the identification of interior exit stairway is __ inches

A

1 1/2 inches

58
Q

Interior Exit stiarwell identification: The stairwya’s upper terminus, such as ROOF ACCESS or NO ROOF ACCESS shall be placed under the stairway identification in __ inch-high

A

1 inch

59
Q

Interior Exit Stairwell Identification: Floor number must be __ or larger with 3/4” stroke

A

5

60
Q

Interior Exit stairwell identification signs shall be mounted __ feet above ground

A

5 feet above ground

61
Q

Exit Passageways: Provide 44”, except that exit passageways serving an occupant load of less than 50 shall not be less than __ inches

A

36 inches

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