Stairwells Flashcards

1
Q

Stairwells, are primary means of evacuation and fire attack and ventilation and access
True or false

A

True

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2
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Three types of stairwells

A

Return stairs
Scissor stairs
Access stairs

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3
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Most common type of StAiRwells in high-rise buildings

A

Return stairs

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4
Q

What separates scissor stairs?

A

Fire rated wall

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5
Q

What 2 things do scissor stairs provide?

A

Two separate stairwells in one vertical shaft

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6
Q

Scissor stairs do not return to same location at each floor landing
True or false

A

True

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7
Q

What do access stairs provide?

A

Access between individual floors

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8
Q

Five uses for stairs

A

Ascending
Attack
Evacuation
Pressurization
Equipment

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