Chp 4 Terms

Question 1

Exit

Answer 1

That portion of a means of egress that is separated from all other spaces of a building or structure by construction or equipment as required to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge.

Question 2

Exit access

Answer 2

That portion of a means of egress that leads to an exit.

Question 3

Exit discharge

Answer 3

That portion of a means of egress between the termination of an exit and a public way.

Question 4

Fire service access elevators

Answer 4

Elevator specifically designed for firefighter use that are found in new buildings more than 120 ft in height.

Question 5

Horizontal Exit

Answer 5

A 2-hour rated firewall typically running from exterior wall to exterior wall on an individual floor of a building which is used when travel distances to a fire-rated stairwell or exit discharge are excessive.

Question 6

Model code

Answer 6

Complete regulatory documents that can be adopted by cities and states as they are written.

Question 7

Occupant evacuation elevators

Answer 7

Special elevators intended for the self evacuation of occupants in office buildings more than 420 ft in height.