PDX_36_Fire 5

Question 0

ASTM

Answer 0

American Society for testing materials

Question 1

UL:

Answer 1

Underwriters laboratory

Question 2

NFPA

Answer 2

National fire protection Association

Question 3

ANSI

Answer 3

American national standards Institute

Question 4

Numerical rating of interior finish material derived from a standardized fire test procedure. The larger the number the greater the density of smoke.

Answer 4

Smoke developed rating

Question 5

– Not a legal code, but written like one to the silicate adoption into law by cities
– Addresses construction, protection, and I can see features necessary to minimize danger to life from fire including smoke, fumes, or panic
– Does not address general fire prevention or building construction features that are normally part of fire/building codes
– Applies to existing and new structures
– Is a source for determination of liability in the accidents

Answer 5

Life-safety Code Guidelines (NFPA 101)

Question 6

Groups materials propensity to burn rapidly and spread flames into five classes

Answer 6

Flame spread ratings:

Class A = 0–25
Class B = 26–75
Class C = 76–200
Class D = 201–500
Class E = over 500