ARE Endurance- Codes

Question 1

Building code that specifies techniques, materials, and methods to be used. Cut and dry and simple to administer by the official

Answer 1

Prescriptive Code

Question 2

Builiding code that describes functional requirements, but leave method to achieve decisions up to the designer

Answer 2

Performance code

Question 3

values for how long a separation can resist the passage of fire. Stated in terms of hours and can be increased with the use of sprinklers

Answer 3

fire resistance

Question 4

measures the amount of flame and smoke a material generates

Answer 4

flame spread rating/smoke developed ratings

Question 5

a location designed to hold occupants when evacuation is not safe or possible. Has a steady supply of outside air, passive fire protection, electrical integrity/emergency lighting, two way communication/call box to 24 hr. manned, or outside line

Answer 5

area of refuge