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Chapter 4: Building and Fire Codes Flashcards

1
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The occupant load factor used for swimming pool decks is:
A. 15 square feet per person
B. 30 square feet per person
C. 35 square feet per person
D. 50 square feet per person
A

B. 30 square feet per person

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 outlined several provisions increasing the safety of the disabled, including all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. insulated stairwell landings
B. fire alarm systems with both visual and audible signaling devices
C. wheelchair ramps
D. areas of refuge

A

A. insulated stairwell landings

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According to Table 4-2, NFPA 5000 allows a maximum height of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for Type II construction.
A. 65 feet
B. 85 feet
C. 160 feet
D. 180 feet
A

D. 180 feet

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According to Table 4-2, the maximum number of stories for a Residential Type I building is\_\_\_\_\_\_ stories.
A. 100
B. 150
C. 350
D. unlimited
A

D. unlimited

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According to Table 4-2, what is the fire resistance rating requirement for exterior walls in a Type II building?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
A

B. 2

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Building codes are more restrictive on more dangerous occupancy types, which include:
A. jails
B. hospitals
C. homes for the elderly
D. all of the above
A

D. all of the above

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According to Table 4-1, floor-ceiling assemblies in a Type I building should be rated for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ hour(s).
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
A

B. 2

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The standard for the installation of standpipes is:
A. NFPA 13
B. NFPA 14
C. NFPA 72
D. NFPA 1710
A

B. NFPA 14

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According to the International Building Code, Type IV is what type of construction?
A. Fire resistive
B. Ordinary
C. Heavy timber
D. Wood frame
A

C. Heavy timber

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The minimum size of an emergency escape window is:
A. 5.0 square feet
B. 5.7 square feet
C. 6.0 square feet
D. 6.3 square feet
A

B. 5.7 square feet

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FILL IN THE BLANK

Occupant load factors are expressed in ______ area, unless marked “net.”

A

gross

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FILL IN THE BLANK

The model codes allow sprinkler ________, which lessen code requirements for some buildings.

A

trade-offs

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FILL IN THE BLANK

NFPA 5000 classifies a restaurant with 1000 occupants as a/an ________.

A

assembly occupancy > 1000 occupants

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Under the International Building Code, a church would be a/an _________ occupancy.

A

Assembly “A-3”

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The older model codes are called the _______ codes.

A

legacy

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The Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials is abbreviated___________.

A

ASTM E-84

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The three digit number used in the NFPA construction types stands for the _______ of each type of construction.

A

subcategory

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_________ buildings are ones that do not easily fit into an existing classification.

A

Hybrid

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The use of fixed burglar bars is ________ in all model codes.

A

prohibited

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20
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The Steiner Tunnel Test results in a flame spread ______.

A

index

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DEFINE: ‘Exit access’
A. Operation in which elevators are recalled (usually) to the first floor
B. Rating index of 76-200
C. Operation in which a firefighter selects one of the elevators to access upper floors
D. Actual path from any point in a building to a fire-rated stairwell
E. Rating index of 0-25
F. Rated stairwell or exit passageway
G. Rating index of 26-75
H. Door to the exterior
I. Regulates the activities that take place in buildings
J. Regulates the design and construction of new buildings

A

D. Actual path from any point in a building to a fire-rated stairwell

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DEFINE: ‘Discharge’
A. Operation in which elevators are recalled (usually) to the first floor
B. Rating index of 76-200
C. Operation in which a firefighter selects one of the elevators to access upper floors
D. Actual path from any point in a building to a fire-rated stairwell
E. Rating index of 0-25
F. Rated stairwell or exit passageway
G. Rating index of 26-75
H. Door to the exterior
I. Regulates the activities that take place in buildings
J. Regulates the design and construction of new buildings

A

H. Door to the exterior

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DEFINE: ‘Exit’
A. Operation in which elevators are recalled (usually) to the first floor
B. Rating index of 76-200
C. Operation in which a firefighter selects one of the elevators to access upper floors
D. Actual path from any point in a building to a fire-rated stairwell
E. Rating index of 0-25
F. Rated stairwell or exit passageway
G. Rating index of 26-75
H. Door to the exterior
I. Regulates the activities that take place in buildings
J. Regulates the design and construction of new buildings

A

F. Rated stairwell or exit passageway

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DEFINE: ‘Phase I operation’
A. Operation in which elevators are recalled (usually) to the first floor
B. Rating index of 76-200
C. Operation in which a firefighter selects one of the elevators to access upper floors
D. Actual path from any point in a building to a fire-rated stairwell
E. Rating index of 0-25
F. Rated stairwell or exit passageway
G. Rating index of 26-75
H. Door to the exterior
I. Regulates the activities that take place in buildings
J. Regulates the design and construction of new buildings

A

A. Operation in which elevators are recalled (usually) to the first floor

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DEFINE: ‘Phase II operation’
A. Operation in which elevators are recalled (usually) to the first floor
B. Rating index of 76-200
C. Operation in which a firefighter selects one of the elevators to access upper floors
D. Actual path from any point in a building to a fire-rated stairwell
E. Rating index of 0-25
F. Rated stairwell or exit passageway
G. Rating index of 26-75
H. Door to the exterior
I. Regulates the activities that take place in buildings
J. Regulates the design and construction of new buildings

A

C. Operation in which a firefighter selects one of the elevators to access upper floors

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DEFINE: ‘Class A Flame Spread Rating’
A. Operation in which elevators are recalled (usually) to the first floor
B. Rating index of 76-200
C. Operation in which a firefighter selects one of the elevators to access upper floors
D. Actual path from any point in a building to a fire-rated stairwell
E. Rating index of 0-25
F. Rated stairwell or exit passageway
G. Rating index of 26-75
H. Door to the exterior
I. Regulates the activities that take place in buildings
J. Regulates the design and construction of new buildings

A

E. Rating index of 0-25

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DEFINE: ‘Class B Flame Spread Rating’
A. Operation in which elevators are recalled (usually) to the first floor
B. Rating index of 76-200
C. Operation in which a firefighter selects one of the elevators to access upper floors
D. Actual path from any point in a building to a fire-rated stairwell
E. Rating index of 0-25
F. Rated stairwell or exit passageway
G. Rating index of 26-75
H. Door to the exterior
I. Regulates the activities that take place in buildings
J. Regulates the design and construction of new buildings

A

G. Rating index of 26-75

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DEFINE: ‘Class C Flame Spread Rating’
A. Operation in which elevators are recalled (usually) to the first floor
B. Rating index of 76-200
C. Operation in which a firefighter selects one of the elevators to access upper floors
D. Actual path from any point in a building to a fire-rated stairwell
E. Rating index of 0-25
F. Rated stairwell or exit passageway
G. Rating index of 26-75
H. Door to the exterior
I. Regulates the activities that take place in buildings
J. Regulates the design and construction of new buildings

A

B. Rating index of 76-200

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DEFINE: ‘Building Code’
A. Operation in which elevators are recalled (usually) to the first floor
B. Rating index of 76-200
C. Operation in which a firefighter selects one of the elevators to access upper floors
D. Actual path from any point in a building to a fire-rated stairwell
E. Rating index of 0-25
F. Rated stairwell or exit passageway
G. Rating index of 26-75
H. Door to the exterior
I. Regulates the activities that take place in buildings
J. Regulates the design and construction of new buildings

A

J. Regulates the design and construction of new buildings

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DEFINE: ‘Fire Code’
A. Operation in which elevators are recalled (usually) to the first floor
B. Rating index of 76-200
C. Operation in which a firefighter selects one of the elevators to access upper floors
D. Actual path from any point in a building to a fire-rated stairwell
E. Rating index of 0-25
F. Rated stairwell or exit passageway
G. Rating index of 26-75
H. Door to the exterior
I. Regulates the activities that take place in buildings
J. Regulates the design and construction of new buildings

A

I. Regulates the activities that take place in buildings

31
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Standpipe hose valves are often tied to the locations of exits.

A

True

32
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There are four components to the means of egress.

A

False

3

33
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Panic hardware is required in all businesses and storage facilities.

A

False

34
Q

The standard for elevators is ASME A17.1

A

True

35
Q

There are 5 types of construction.

A

True

36
Q

Building codes regulate the area in square feet per floor before fire walls are required.

A

True

37
Q

Model codes are regulatory documents.

A

True

38
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One of the most important test standards is ASTM E-117.

A

False

39
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The International Code Council and NFPA prepare both building and fire codes.

A

True

40
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It has been said that 90 percent of a building code deals with fire safety.

A

False

75%

41
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1:  Which type of fire-rated structural frame does an IA fire-resistive construction have? 
 A: One hour 
 B: Two hour 
 C: Three hour 
 D: Four hour
A

C: Three hour

42
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2:  The third number in the NFPA numbering system for construction type represents wwhich construction element? 
 A: Beams and columns 
 B: Floor construction 
 C: Rating of load-bearing walls 
 D: Attic space
A

B: Floor construction

43
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3:  According to the International Building Code, which type of occupancy would a prison be considered? 
 A: A-3 
 B: A-4 
 C: I-2 
 D: I-3
A

D: I-3

44
Q 
4:  Sprinkler tradeoffs include all of the following except  
 A: Allowable area and height. 
 B: Reduction in egress requirements. 
 C: Structural fire resistance. 
 D: Occupancy classification.
A

D: Occupancy classification.

45
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5:  What is the occupancy load for an assembly area measuring 50 x 60 that is of concentrated use and lacks fixed seating? 
 A: 100 
 B: 268 
 C: 364 
 D: 429
A

D: 429

46
Q 
6:  In what year was The Americans with Disabilities Act introduced?  
 A: 1985 
 B: 1987 
 C: 1990 
 D: 1993
A

C: 1990

47
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7: Which of the following is included in the Americans with Disabilities Act?
A: Visual and audible signaling devices
B: Ramps for wheelchairs
C: Increased fire extinguisher height
D: Both A and B

A

D: Both A and B

48
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8:  Under which Phase of an elevator operation will the elevator respond to the first floor of a lobby? 
 A: 1 
 B: 2 
 C: 3 
 D: 4
A

A: 1

49
Q

9: Where would you find the power controls for a hydraulic elevator?
9: Where would you find the power controls for a hydraulic elevator?
A: First floor
B: Top floor
C: Basement area
D: Electrical room

B: Top floor
C: Basement area
D: Electrical room

A

A: First floor

50
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10:  Where would you find the power controls for an electric elevator? 
 A: First floor 
 B: Top floor 
 C: Basement area 
 D: Electrical room
A

B: Top floor

51
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SHORT ANSWER

What types of construction are regulated in the International Building Code?

A
  • Type I: Fire resistive
  • Type II: Noncombustible
  • Type III: Ordinary
  • Type IV: Heavy Timber
  • Type V: Wood Frame
52
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SHORT ANSWER

What are the two varieties of elevator lifting mechanisms?

A

Electrical cable and hydraulic piston

53
Q

SHORT ANSWER

What requirements do building codes set for emergency egress?

A

Any of the following:

  • Number of exit stairwells
  • Travel distance
  • Width of a doorway
54
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SHORT ANSWER

What factors are considered in setting the requirements for emergency egress?

A

Any of the following:

  • occupant load
  • number of exit paths or doors for each room
  • number of exit paths or doors for the building
  • rated corridors
  • door hardware
  • exterior emergency escape and rescue windows
  • burglar bars
55
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SHORT ANSWER

What are elevator door restrictors?

A

Elevator door restrictors are metal bars used to prevent the occupants of an elevator stuck between floors from opening the car and shaft doors and falling down the elevator shaft below.

56
Q

CASE SCENARIO
A local architect has asked you for the requirements in a Type II subcategory 222 building for the exterior bearing walls. What are the hourly requirements? (Use the table on page 68 to help you)

A

The floors supporting more than one floor or one floor should be 2 hours. The floor supporting only the roof should be 1 hour.

57
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CASE SCENARIO
Within a sprinklered Type III building, the area per floor and number of stories allowed for a storage occupancy of ordinary hazard is regulated by the allowable height and area tables. What is the allowable building area per floor and number of stories? (Use the table on page 71 to help you.)

A

The number of stories is 4, and the area per floor is 26,000 square feet.

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