PRAC CODES

Question 1

What is the Occupant load factor for an assembly space with tables and chairs, like a conference room?

Answer 1

15 sf per occupant

Question 2

What is the Occupant load factor for an assembly space with non-fixed chairs only?

Answer 2

7 sf per occupant

Question 3

What is the occupant load factor for an assembly space with standing space?

Answer 3

5 sf per occupant

Question 4

What is the occupant load factor for a business space?

Answer 4

150 sf per occupant

Question 5

What is the occupant load factor for an exercise space?

Answer 5

50 sf per occupant

Question 6

What is the occupant load factor for a mercantile space?

Answer 6

60 sf per occupant

Question 7

How many exits per story are required with an occupant load of 1-500?

Answer 7

2 exits required

Question 8

How many exits per story are required with an occupant load of 500-1000?

Answer 8

3 exits required

Question 9

How many exits per story are required with an occupant load of >1000?

Answer 9

4 exits required

Question 10

What does the occupant load need to exceed to require 2 exits from a space?

Answer 10

49

Question 11

What is the maximum travel distance for a non-sprinklered and sprinklered Assembly, or Mercantile space?

Answer 11

200’ non sprinklered
250’ sprinklered

Question 12

What is the maximum travel distance for a non-sprinklered and sprinklered Business space?

Answer 12

200’ non-sprinklered
300’ sprinklered

Question 13

Where are guards required? How high do they need to be?

Answer 13

at openings, landings, ramps and balconies that are more than 30” A.F.F.

required to be 42” A.F.F.

Question 14

Electrical outlets should be how far A.F.F. unless otherwise noted?

Answer 14

18”

Question 15

All electrical outlets located within ____” of a water source must be GFI

Answer 15

36”

Question 16

What to think about for electrical outlets at residential kitchen?

Answer 16

1. Each appliance needs an outlet (240V outlet for stove/oven, and GFI outlet for dishwasher)
2. Stove or heating appliance needs 240V outlet
3. Dishwasher needs GFI outlet
4. include convenience outlet on either side of sink at 42” AFF
5. outlets within 36” of water need to be GFI

Question 17

Where to look in the code for required separation of occupancies?

Answer 17

Table 508.4

Question 18

Is separation needed for accessory occupancies or incidental use spaces?

Answer 18

Only incidental use spaces require separation

exceptions: Group H, dwelling/sleeping unit demising walls