Life Safety Flashcards
When is a fire barrier required
Separation between two occupancies and enclosing vertical exits
Whats a fire partition
A wall assembly that’s rated 1 hour and used to separate dwelling units, walls separating tenants in malls, and corridor walls
Whats the Max rise allowed between landings for an accessible ramp
30”
Whats the Max allowable vertical change in floor level to be accessible
1/4”
Whats the size of the wheelchair Box
30” x 48”
When are detectable warnings required
On walking surfaces in front of hazardous vehicular areas
How do handrails comply with accessibility
They must extend beyond the upper and lower risers
How high must grab bars be above the floor
33”-36”
How much clearance does the strike side pull side of a door need
18”
Whats an intumescent material
Material that when exposed to heat it expands and fills the space to prevent smoke or fire from passing through
Whats a scoping provision
Provision in accessibility regulations that require a certain percentage of seating to be accessible
What information is needed before determining the number of exits required
Total area and occupancy group
How much seating in a nightclub, restaurant, church needs to be accessible
At least 5%
Who on a project is required to coordinate fire safety in regards to the location of the A/V
Mechanical engineer
What chapter has information on permitting process, fees, etc
Administrative requirements chapter
