Md 1 Flashcards
(45 cards)
What is the classification of a building described as a NEW TYPE CLASS ‘A’ MULTIPLE DWELLING?
Apartment Houses
After 4/18/1929, multiple dwellings were referred to as ‘Apartment Houses’ instead of ‘Tenements’.
How many stories does the NEW TYPE CLASS ‘A’ MULTIPLE DWELLING have?
6 stories
What are the dimensions of the NEW TYPE CLASS ‘A’ MULTIPLE DWELLING?
60’ x 340’
What is the configuration of the building above the first floor?
Subdivided into two areas 60’ x 170’
How many apartments are on each floor of the NEW TYPE CLASS ‘A’ MULTIPLE DWELLING?
22 apartments
What are some common features included in the building layout?
- Interior stairs
- Compactor chute
- Public hallway
- Elevator
What is the maximum area that can be enclosed by fire walls in a multiple dwelling?
3,000 square feet
What limitation regarding height applies to non-fireproof residence buildings?
Height limitation is six stories or 75 feet
What can bypass the height limitation for non-fireproof multiple dwellings?
Buildings built on grades
What is a common feature regarding fire escapes in newer buildings?
They may have 10 or more fire escapes as a second means of egress
Fill in the blank: No matter what protection a law provides, it cannot be depended upon entirely in these ______ buildings.
NFP
What may be required in newer buildings with non-storage garages below?
A sprinkler system
What can affect the reliability of protection laws in non-fireproof buildings?
- Renovations
- Settling of the building
- Original shoddy workmanship
- Repair work
True or False: The size of public hallways in later built multiple dwellings can be hundreds of feet long.
True
What is the typical floor area of tenements built between 1916 and 1929?
150’ x 200’
This size was designed to avoid the requirement for fireproof construction.
What is the maximum area of individual spaces in tenements to avoid fireproof construction?
2,500 square feet
This limitation leads to the use of brick or fireproof partitions between apartments.
How high do the fireproof partitions in tenements extend?
To the ceiling of the top floor
This creates a large undivided cockloft area where fire can spread.
What type of beams support the wooden floor joists in these buildings?
Unprotected steel beams
These beams are supported by vertical steel columns running the height of the building.
From where do wooden floor joists run in these tenements?
From brick wall to a steel girder or from a steel girder to a steel girder
This configuration is typical in the construction of these buildings.
What is the function of dumbwaiter shafts in the apartments?
They allow for the sharing of one dumbwaiter between two apartments
These shafts terminate on the roof in a bulkhead.
What feature is provided in some buildings to facilitate vertical transport?
Elevators
These elevators run from the cellar to the top floor with a bulkhead on the roof.
How is the entrance to the basement typically accessed in these tenements?
By a side or rear door at that level
Access may also be via an exterior stair from the first floor or through a passageway at the front.
True or False: The cockloft area in these buildings is divided by fireproof partitions.
False
The cockloft area is large and undivided, allowing for fire spread.
Fill in the blank: The larger type non-fireproof multiple dwellings have more complete descriptions provided in _______.
Section 4
This section contains detailed information on these buildings.
