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LSC 101 Flashcards

1
Q

What chapter of the Life Safety Code establishes minimum requirements for the means of egress?

A

Chapter 7

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2
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In the Life Safety Code, the words “Shall be” or “shall have” indicate:

A

Mandatory Requirements

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3
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A new building is described as one that is:

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Designed, approved, or constructed after the effective date of the adoption of this edition of the code by the agency or jurisdiction.

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4
Q

True or False
All buildings must meet the requirements of existing occupancies.

A

True

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5
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Where multiple occupancies are present in a building and the exit access from an occupancy traverses another occupancy, the multiple occupancy:

A

Is required to be treated as a mixed occupancy

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6
Q

True or False:
Construction type limitations are based on the presence of hazardous materials

A

False

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7
Q

Stories in height include:

A

The level of exit discharge

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8
Q

Which construction type is generally referred to as “conventional construction”

A

Type III

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9
Q

Hazard of contents are based on danger of:

A

The start and spread of fire; smoke or gases generated; and explosion

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10
Q

What is defined as the portion of a means of egress that leads to an exit?

A

Exit Access

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11
Q

A street, alley, or other similar parcel of land is defined as:

A

A public way

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12
Q

A 1-hour-rated fire barrier wall assembly terminates at a ceiling. What fire resistance rating must the ceiling have to maintain vertical continuity?

A

1 hour

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13
Q

The required degree of fire resistance-rated separation for an exit stair enclosure depends on:

A

The number of stories or floor levels the exit stair connects

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14
Q

True or False:
The door of a hospital leads to the outside of the building on the street floor. This door is considered an exit by NFPA 101 definitions.

A

True

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15
Q

The forces required to open any door leaf manually to its manually required width in a means of egress for a new building may not exceed:

A

15lbf

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16
Q

True of False:
Locks on patient sleeping room doors are allowed if staff can readily unlock the door.

A

True

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17
Q

Guards are required on walking surfaces where there is a vertical drop of at least:

A

30 in.

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18
Q

True or False:
Horizontal exits may provide more than one-half of the required number of exits.

A

False

Horizontal exits may NOT provide more than one-half of the required number of exits.

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19
Q

Which of the following is permitted as a means of egress for health care?

A. Fire escape
B. Enclosed interior stair
C. Fire escape slide
D. Escalator

A

B. Enclosed interior stair

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20
Q

Occupant load factors for each occupancy type are established in:

A

Table 7.3.1.2

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21
Q

The clear width of door egress components are measured at:

A

The narrowest point of the egress component

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22
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The most restrictive component is the component with the:

A

Lowest egress capacity

23
Q

Where an exit serves more than one story, the required egress capacity is:

A

The capacity of the story with the highest occupancy load

24
Q

Corridors in new health care occupancy must have a minimum width of:

A

8 ft

25
Q

Corridors in existing health care occupancy must have a minimum width of:

A

6 ft.

26
Q

True or False:
Fixed furniture in a new health care occupancy is allowed in certain corridors if it is securely attached to the floor or wall and does not reduce the clear corridor width to less than 6 ft.

A

True

27
Q

True or False:
A single enclosed exit stair is permitted in a health care occupancy.

A

False
A single enclosed exit stair is NEVER permitted in a health care occupancy.

28
Q

The Lampe Clinic plans include 3 means egress, each with a capacity of 50 people. What is the maximum occupant load that these means of egress would be sufficient for?

A

150 people

29
Q

Illumination required:

A

On designated egress paths, such as aisles, corridors, stairs, and ramps.

30
Q

Type 10 emergency power supply system (EPSS) must restore power within _______ of the failure of the primary power scource.

A

10 Seconds

31
Q

In the Life Safety Code, the words “Where permitted by” indicate:

A

Optional Provisions

32
Q

In the Life Safety Code, the words “Unless prohibited by” indicate:

A

Limited Provisions

33
Q

In the Life Safety Code, the words “Where required by” indicate:

A

How to do it

34
Q

Which of the following statements about atria is true?

A. They are prohibited for sleeping and treatment rooms.
B. They are limited to a maximum of three stories.
C. They are prohibited for health care occupancies.
D. All occupancy chapters impose limitations on them.

A

A. They are prohibited for sleeping and treatment rooms.

35
Q

How many stories may convenience openings, such as open convenience stairs, connect?

A

Two

36
Q

Which of the following statements about mezzanines is true?

A. A mezzanine is counted as a building story.
B. No enclosed space is permitted on a mezzanine.
C. The aggregate area of a mezzanine must not exceed 1/4 the open area of the room in which it is located.
D. Untenable smoke concentrations might affect the mezzanine level before similarly affecting the floor below.

A

D. Untenable smoke concentrations might affect the mezzanine level before similarly affecting the floor below.

37
Q

Fire Protection:
SEVERE hazard areas must be…

A

Enclosed with a 1-hour barrier and protected by automatic extinguishing systems

38
Q

A fire alarm system must meet the applicable requirements of:

A

Both NFPA 70, National Electrical Code and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

39
Q

Which of the following statements about alarm systems that provide occupant notification in health care occupancies is true?

A. All new and existing systems must have audible and visual signals
B. Visible alarm and appliances can be used in critical care areas
C. Visual signals are recommended but not required for new systems
D. Visible alarm and appliances only can be used in sleeping areas

A

B. Visible alarm and appliances can be used in critical care areas

40
Q

In new health care occupancies, initiation of the alarm system is to be by:

A

Manual means and sprinkler system waterflow alarms

41
Q

Which of the following statements about smoke detectors in new health care occupancies is NOT true?

A. They are required in spaces open to the corridor without direct visual supervision.
B. They are required in corridors in nursing homes.
C. They are required in suites having non-separated hazardous areas.
D. They are required in all patient rooms and corridors.

A

D. They are required in all patient rooms and corridors.

42
Q

True or False
Portable fire extinguishers are required for all health care occupancies.

A

True

43
Q

Which of the following statements about smoke barriers in new health care occupancies is true?

A. Fire-rated glazing is not allowed
B. Single doors are allowed in the means of egress corridor
C. Smoke barrier wall rating of at least ½-hour is required
D. Smoke barrier wall rating of at least 1-hour is required

A

D. Smoke barrier wall rating of at least 1-hour is required

44
Q

Which building rehabilitation category applies to the reconfiguration of a space, such as removing a wall between two rooms?

A. Renovation
B. Change of Use
C. Modification
D. Reconstruction

A

C. Modification

45
Q

A sprinkler system must be provided throughout the story if rehabilitation work involves over _______ of the area of the story.

A

50%

46
Q

True or False:
A building is undergoing a change in occupancy classification to a higher hazard. Although the rehabilitation project may not directly involve sprinklers, sprinklers may be required based on the requirements applicable to the new occupancy requirements.

A

True

47
Q

An existing fire alarm system is being extended to another part of a building. What rehabilitation work category applies?

A. Addition
B. Modification
C. Repair
D. Renovation

A

B. Modification

48
Q

An existing fire alarm system is being replaced throughout a building. What rehabilitation work category applies?

A. Modification
B. Reconstruction
C. Repair
D. Renovation

A

D. Renovation

49
Q

An addition must meet all requirements for:

A

New construction

50
Q

A building is undergoing a change of occupancy to a higher hazard category. Which of the following statements is true?

A. It must comply with all requirements for the new occupancy
B. It must comply with all requirements for the existing occupancy
C. It must comply with the requirements for the existing occupancy, except automatic sprinklers, fire detection and alarms, and hazardous areas, which must comply with requirements for the new occupancy
D. It must comply with the requirements for the new occupancy, except automatic sprinklers, fire detection and alarms, and hazardous areas, which must comply with requirements for the existing occupancy

A

A. It must comply with all requirements for the new occupancy

51
Q

Which of the following is NOT required for a new high-rise building?

A. Automatic sprinkler system
B. Sprinkler control valve on every floor
C. Class 2 standby power system
D. Waterflow device on every floor

A

C. Class 2 standby power system

52
Q

Requirements for elevators are outlined in NFPA 101 Section ____.

A

9.4

53
Q

Which of the following Is NOT part of the total concept plan for health care occupancies?

A. Properly trained staff
B. Patient mobility
C. Building construction features
D. Fire protection systems

A

B. Patient mobility

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