Life Safety Codes: Chapter 1 Administration

Question 1

1.2 Purpose

Define 1.2.1 : The purpose of this document is to…

Answer 1

1. 2 Purpose
2. 2.1 The purpose of this document is to set national standards for the installation and maintenance of assemblies used to protect openings in walls, floors, and ceilings to prevent or retard the spread of fire and smoke within, into, or out of buildings.

Question 2

1. 2 Purpose

1. 2.2 This document is also intended to…

Answer 2

1. 2 Purpose
2. 2.2 This document is also intended to give guidance to authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ’s) so they can determine in the field if an assembly meets the requirements and standards outlined in this document and if maintenance standards have been maintained.

Question 3

Authors Note:

Answer 3

A fire door inspector needs to know this standard is an installation and maintenance standard for swinging fire door assemblies. This Standard is not a product testing standard.This standard also provides maintenance standards and the annual fire door inspection is one important part of the maintenance of fire door assemblies.