Stairwells Flashcards
1
Q
Stairwells, are primary means of evacuation and fire attack and ventilation and access
True or false
A
True
2
Q
Three types of stairwells
A
Return stairs
Scissor stairs
Access stairs
3
Q
Most common type of StAiRwells in high-rise buildings
A
Return stairs
4
Q
What separates scissor stairs?
A
Fire rated wall
5
Q
What 2 things do scissor stairs provide?
A
Two separate stairwells in one vertical shaft
6
Q
Scissor stairs do not return to same location at each floor landing
True or false
A
True
7
Q
What do access stairs provide?
A
Access between individual floors
8
Q
Five uses for stairs
A
Ascending
Attack
Evacuation
Pressurization
Equipment