NCIDQ Building Code Requirements Flashcards
Define: Common Path of Egress Travel
The portion of the exit access [access to an exit] that must be
traversed BEFORE two separate and distinct paths of travel to two exits are available. Common
path of egress travel shall be included within the permitted travel distance.
Define: Travel Distance
– The distance measured from the most remote point within a story to the entrance
to an exit along the natural and unobstructed path of egress travel.
How many building types are there?
5
Building Type I and II
Types I and II construction are those types of construction in which the
building elements are of noncombustible materials.
Building Type III
Type III construction is that type of construction in which the exterior walls are of
noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of any material permitted
by this code. Fire-retardant-treated wood framing shall be permitted within exterior wall
assemblies of a 2-hour rating or less.
Building Type IV
Type IV construction (heavy timber, HT) is that type of construction in which the
exterior walls are of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of solid
laminated wood without concealed spaces.
Building Type V
Type V construction is that type of construction in which the structural elements,
exterior walls and interior walls are of any materials permitted by this code.
Demising partitions between tenant spaces MUST be _-hour fire rated.
1-hour fire rated
Partitions along a public corridor MUST be _-hour fire rated.
1-hour fire rated
Partitions that demise an Assembly Occupancy of ___ sq. ft. or greater MUST
be 1-hour fire rated.
750 sq. ft.
A _ hour fire separation is required between an Assembly Occupancy and a Mercantile
Occupancy
2 hour fire separation
There MUST be an audio/visual fire signal device located in each _______, _____,
____, and ____ _______ ___.
restroom
hallway
lobby
general assembly area
An audio/visual fire signal device MUST be visible from any location in the room or
space and MUST be mounted between ’-” to ’-” AFF.
6’-8” to 7’-6” AFF
The minimum number of fire extinguishers MUST be calculated based on one (1) fire extinguisher per ____ sq. ft.
3,000 sq. ft.
Fire extinguishers MUST be located no more than __’ from the furthest
occupant.
75’
Smoke and Heat Detector coverage MUST include all…
…rooms, corridors and storage areas.
The means of egress MUST have a ceiling height of not less than ‘-”
7’-6”
Protruding objects are permitted to extend below the minimum ceiling
height provided a minimum headroom of ’-” shall be provided along the path of egress, including any corridor, aisle or passageway.
6’-8”
ALL objects located on a wall between __” and __” AFF MUST NOT protrude more than _” into an egress path of travel.
27” AFF
80” AFF
4”
ALL paths of travel MUST be accessible (barrier-free) and…
….provide at minimum a 60” turning circle at changes of travel direction.
An accessible route with a clear width less than 60 inches shall
provide passing spaces at intervals of ___ feet maximum.
200 feet
Passing
spaces shall be either:
a space 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 inches
(1525 mm) minimum; or, an intersection of two walking surfaces providing
a T-shaped space where the base and arms of the T-shaped space extend 48
inches (1220 mm) minimum beyond the intersection.
The common path of egress travel distance MUST NOT exceed ____.
100’-0”
The travel distance to an exit MUST be measured on the floor along the
_______of the natural path of travel, starting from the most remote point
to the _______ of the exit.
centerline (for both blank spaces)
The travel distance MUST NOT exceed _____ measured along
the path of travel.
250’-0”
The height of doors MUST NOT be less than ___.
7’-0”
Which side of the door should a power door operator be installed?
latch side (allows person to activate the opening of the door from either side)
How many power operated door push plates should be installed?
2 (one low, one high, see code sheet for details under 4.5.4.2.3)
Operable parts of such hardware shall be __
inches minimum and __ inches maximum above the
finish floor or ground.
34” minimum AFF
48” maximum AFF
Pivot or side-hinged swinging doors shall swing in the direction of egress
travel where serving a room or area containing an occupant load of __
or more persons.
50
Dead end corridors MUST NOT exceed ___ in length, if sprinklered, must not exceed ___.
20’-0”
50’-0”
Minimum stairway width shall not be less than __ inches
(1118 mm) except with stairways serving an occupant load less than 50
shall have a width of not less than __ inches
44”
36”
True or False:
Wider Treads are not permitted in means of egress in stairways except
within a dwelling unit.
True
Service (reception/transaction) counters over ’-” in length MUST have an
accessible height service counter, a minimum of __” in length.
8’-0”
36”
How much height for clear knee space is required for accessible counters/etc?
27”
ALL front approach accessible (barrier-free) counters MUST have clear knee space of
at least:
30”W x 17”D
ALL accessible (barrier-free) wall-mounted controls MUST be located between __” and __” AFF for a Forward Reach and between __” and __” AFF for a Side Reach.
15” and 44” AFF
9” and 48” AFF
ALL accessible (barrier-free) upper cabinets or shelves located MUST NOT exceed \_\_” AFF.
44” AFF
Centerline of accessible toilets MUST be __”-__” from
side wall or partition.
16”-18”
ALL grab bars at toilets MUST be __” long at the rear and __” long at the side
36” long at rear
42” long at side
ALL accessible showers MUST have horizontal grab bars on __
sides mounted at a height between 33” [840 mm] and 36” [900 mm] AFF.
3
What are the minimum dimensions of an accessible shower?
30”x60”
Accessible urinals MUST have an elongated rim at a maximum height of…
17” AFF
Core drills MUST NOT be within __” of any structural element.
18”
ALL electrical receptacles located within __” of a water source MUST be
GFI.
36”
Urinals are permitted to be substituted for toilets for males and may be counted as toilets provided the number of urinals is not more than ______ of the
required number of toilets.
Two-thirds (2/3)
How are the number of lavatories in a toilet room determined?
At least one lavatory shall be provided in a room containing one (1) or two (2) toilets or urinals, and at least one (1) additional lavatory shall be provided for each additional two (2) toilets or urinals
Both sexes are permitted to be served by a single toilet if the occupant load is not
more than __ persons in an _______ _________
10
Assembly Occupancy
Occupancy sensor controls shall be installed to control lights in the following space types:
9.1.1 Classrooms/lecture/training rooms.
9.1.2 Conference/meeting/multipurpose rooms.
9.1.3 Copy/print rooms.
9.1.4 Lounges.
9.1.5 Employee lunch and break rooms.
9.1.6 Private offices.
9.1.7 Restrooms [Washrooms].
9.1.8 Storage rooms.
9.1.9 Janitorial closets.
9.1.10 Locker rooms.
9.1.11 Other spaces 300 square feet (28 m²) or less that are enclosed by floor-toceiling
height partitions.
9.1.12 Warehouse.
What is the rule of thumb for rounding in regards to Total Occupant Load?
When calculating Total Occupant Load, refrain from rounding numbers until the final total has
been reached. Always round up when finalizing the Total Occupant Load.
