Occupancy Groups

Question 1

A

Answer 1

Assembly

Question 2

B

Answer 2

Business

Question 3

E

Answer 3

Educational K-12

Question 4

F

Answer 4

Factory & Industrial

Question 5

H

Answer 5

Hazardous

Question 6

I

Answer 6

Institutional

Question 7

M

Answer 7

Mercantile

Question 8

R

Answer 8

Residential

Question 9

S

Answer 9

Storage

Question 10

U

Answer 10

Utility

Question 11

A-1

Answer 11

Assembly w/ fixed seating.

Question 12

A-2

Answer 12

Assembly for food & drink consumption.

Question 13

A-3

Answer 13

Assembly for worship, recreation, library, museum, etc..

Question 14

A-4

Answer 14

Assembly for viewing of indoor spots

Question 15

A-5

Answer 15

Assembly for viewing of outdoor sports

Question 16

F-1

Answer 16

Factory moderate hazard

Question 17

F-2

Answer 17

Factory low hazard

Question 18

I-1

Answer 18

Institutional, Greater than 16 ambulatory ppl on 24 hr basis. Ex: assisted living

Question 19

I-2

Answer 19

Institutional, Medical care on 24 hr basis. Ex: hospital

Question 20

I-3

Answer 20

Institutional, Greater than 5 ppl restrained. Ex: jail

Question 21

I-4

Answer 21

Institutional, daycare for more than 5 adults or infants (<2.5 yr)

Question 22

R-1

Answer 22

Residential, transient lodging. Ex: hotel

Question 23

R-2

Answer 23

Residential, 3 or more units. Ex: apt or dorm

Question 24

R-3

Answer 24

Residential, 1 or 2 units w/ attached uses or child care. Ex: B&B

Question 25

R-4

Answer 25

Residential, assisted living >5 <16.

Question 26

Construction Type I

Answer 26

The most stringent of building types when it comes to fire resistance rating requirements. Type I building, including its roof must be composed of a noncombustible materials like concrete and steel.

Question 27

Construction Type II

Answer 27

Noncombustible, fire resistive. Concrete or steel.

Question 28

Construction Type III

Answer 28

Combustible. Ordinary, also known as brick joist structure. The building, has exterior walls built out of noncombustible materials. Floors, roof, and structional framework can be made of any material permitted by the code.

Question 29

Construction Type IV

Answer 29

Combustible,

Question 30

Construction Type V

Answer 30

Combustible, least fire resistive.

Question 30

Class I standpipe

Answer 30

Dry-standpipe no direct water connection. 2 1/2 in FD connection. Locations susceptible to freezing.

Question 30

Class II standpipe

Answer 30

Wet standpipe, direct water connection. 1 1/2" hose connection.

Question 31

Class III standpipe

Answer 31

Combo system, direct water connection. 1 1/2 & 2 1/2 in connections. Req. for building highest floor is 30ft abv FD access.

Question 31

Class III standpipe

Answer 31

Combo system, direct water connection. 1 1/2 & 2 1/2 in connections.

Question 32

Class A Fire Extinguisher

Answer 32

Combustibles (paper, wood, cloth). Water based agents.

Question 33

Class B fire extinguisher

Answer 33

Flammable liquids (gas, solvents, paints). Carbon dioxide, foam, halogenated agents.

Question 34

Class C fire extinguisher

Answer 34

Electrical equipmen. Nonconductive agents.