Building Components (IDPX/PRAC)

Question 1

Soiled core doors have a fire rating of what?

Answer 1

20, 45 or 90 minute

Question 2

Hollow core doors have fire rating of what?

Answer 2

None

Question 3

Door components diagram

Answer 3

Question 4

Wood door frames have a fire rating of what?

Answer 4

20, 30 or 45 min

Question 5

Metal door frames have a fire rating of what?

Answer 5

1-hr

Question 6

What type of door frame is used in commerical construction?

Answer 6

Steel (door and frame)

Hollow metal door

Question 7

Alumunium frames have a fire rating of what?

Answer 7

20 min

Not recommended for anything over 20 min rating

Question 8

Can glass doors be used where fire ratings are required?

Answer 8

NO

unless they are tempered and meet code req.

Question 9

If a wall has a 1hr rating what does the door need to be?

Answer 9

20 min

Question 10

If the occupancy space is rated at 1hr, what is the door rating?

Answer 10

3/4 hr

Question 11

Where are lever passage sets used?

Answer 11

• Non-sensitive areas
• Private offices
• Closets
• Pantires
• When security is not needed

Not lockng

Question 12

Where are lever locksets used?

Answer 12

• Restrooms
• Anywhere locks are needed for a space
• Not FR

Locking

Question 13

Where are locksets with panic bar AND closer used?

Answer 13

• Required by building code
• Assembly over 750 sqft
• Means of egress

Locking

Question 14

Where are lever lockset with closers used?

Answer 14

• FR partitions that need locking

Locking

Question 15

Where are lever passage set with closers used?

Answer 15

• FR partitions that do not require locking
• Training rooms

Not locking

Question 16

Where are dummy set with magnetic latch used?

Answer 16

• Closets and cabinets where there is no need to turn a handle

Not locking

Question 17

Where are code locks with closers used?

Answer 17

• Storage rooms
• Copier rooms
• Any room that needs to be secured
• NOT usable on emergency doors

Locking

Question 18

Where are lever passages sets with mag locks, closers and card readers used?

Answer 18

• Entrances into suites

Locking

Question 19

Where are lever passage set with mag locks and door readers used?

Answer 19

• Enterances into suites that DO NOT require FR

Locking

Question 20

What dimension are residental studs located at?

Answer 20

16” OC

Question 21

What dimension are commerical studs located at?

Answer 21

24” OC

Question 22

Level of Finishes

When is level 0 used?

Answer 22

Temporary construction or undetermined finish

Question 23

Level of Finishes

When is level 1 used?

Answer 23

• Plenums above ceiling
• Areas concleaded or not open to public traffic

Question 24

Level of Finishes

Where is level 2 use?

Answer 24

• Backing board or substrate
• Areas where final surface apppearance is not a concern

Question 25

# Levels of Finishes Where is level 3 used?

Answer 25

* Medium or heavy textured finishes * Heavy grade wall covering

Question 26

# Levels of Finishes Where is level 4 used?

Answer 26

* Flat paint * Light textures * Light wallcoverings * When budget is a concern

Question 27

# Levels of Finishes Where is level 5 used?

Answer 27

* Severe lighting conditions * Gloss/semigloss enamel paints * Nontextured flat paints

Question 28

Wood studs are how big?

Answer 28

* 2 x 4 * 2 x 6 | Residental or light commerical

Question 29

Are swinging doors alllowed as an exit door?

Answer 29

YES | Only type of door

Question 30

Metal studs are how big?

Answer 30

3 1/2" x 1 1/2" | Equivlent to 2x4

Question 31

How thick is wallboard used in residental?

Answer 31

1/2"

Question 32

How thick is wallboard used in commerical?

Answer 32

5/8"

Question 33

1 hr FR rated partition is used where?

Answer 33

* Corridor walls * Enclosed elevator lobbies * Houses from their attached garage * Occupancy type from another in non-sprinklered bldgs * Can be used for acoustical conrol | Slab to slab single layer

Question 34

2 hr FR rated partition is used where?

Answer 34

* Enlocsed vertical shafts * Stairways * Elevators * Between Assembly and Mercantile occupancy | Slab to slab double layer

Question 35

Where are non-rated partitions used?

Answer 35

* Used to divide rooms within a space * Must have a min. of a 30min rating * Can be considered a smoke partition if a smoke sealant is used

Question 36

Example of a non-rated floor-ceiling assembly

Answer 36

* Has no fire resistive properties * Found in a single home residential construction

Question 37

Where does a fire barrier go from?

Answer 37

Deck to deck and sealed

Question 38

What is a smoke partition?

Answer 38

A non-rated partition to prevent smoke from moving through teh building

Question 39

Where is float glass used?

Answer 39

Where safety glass is not required

Question 40

What type of glass can be used for FR assmemblies but NOT safety glass?

Answer 40

Wired glass mesh

Question 41

What is the rating for tempered fire protective glass?

Answer 41

30 min

Question 42

Can glass block be used for fire rated glass?

Answer 42

Yes, if it is rated

Question 43

In a 1-HR rated wall, fire protective glazing cannot exceed what?

Answer 43

25% of the length of the wall

Question 44

What are the requirements for safety glazing and door combination?

Answer 44

* Glass door must hav safety glazing * Windows LESS than 60" A.F.F * Windows within 24" of door * Windows MORE than 9sqft * Bottom within 18" A.F.F