Md Dimentions

Question 2

What is the typical height range of OLTs?

Answer 2

Three to seven stories in height

Question 3

What is the typical width of OLTs?

Answer 3

20’ or 25’ wide

Question 4

What is the typical depth range of OLTs?

Answer 4

50’ to 85’ deep

Question 5

What feature is usually found in OLTs for accessing the roof?

Answer 5

Interior stairway going up to the roof or a vertical iron ladder and scuttle opening

Question 6

Fill in the blank: OLTs are usually _____ stories in height.

Answer 6

three to seven

Question 7

True or False: OLTs are always 25’ wide.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The typical width of OLTs can be either 20’ or _____

Answer 8

25’

Question 9

What is the height range of TITH AL NIT buildings built from 1901 to 1916?

Answer 9

Generally six or seven stories high.

This height specification indicates the typical structure size for this type of building.

Question 10

What is the width range of TITH AL NIT buildings?

Answer 10

35’ to 50’ wide.

The width measurement gives insight into the spaciousness of these buildings.

Question 11

What is the depth of TITH AL NIT buildings?

Answer 11

85’ in depth.

This measurement reflects the overall footprint of the building.

Question 12

How many apartments are typically found per floor in TITH AL NIT buildings?

Answer 12

Five to six apartments per floor.

This indicates the density of housing within each building.

Question 13

What is a key feature of the first floor in TITH AL NIT buildings?

Answer 13

The first floor (cellar ceiling) is of fireproof construction and unpierced.

This feature enhances safety and structural integrity.

Question 14

How is the entrance to the cellar in TITH AL NIT buildings accessed?

Answer 14

By way of exterior stairs.

This design choice may reflect a focus on safety and fire prevention.

Question 15

What notable feature is absent in TITH AL NIT buildings?

Answer 15

No inside entrance to cellar.

This absence may influence the building’s design and functionality.

Question 16

What type of ceiling is found in the cellar of TITH AL NIT buildings?

Answer 16

Concrete cellar ceiling.

The use of concrete indicates durability and fire resistance.

Question 17

What type of beams were introduced to carry floor joists in new law tenements?

Answer 17

Stel ‘I’ beams

These beams were necessary to support enlarged floor areas that could not be spanned by traditional joists.

Question 18

What do the steel beams in new law tenements generally rest upon?

Answer 18

Masonry walls

This construction method provides necessary support for the enlarged floor areas.

Question 19

What is the typical floor area of new law tenements built between 1916 and 1929?

Answer 19

150’ x 200’

This large area necessitated specific construction techniques to manage fire safety.

Question 20

To avoid fireproof construction requirements, what limit was placed on floor areas?

Answer 20

2,500 square feet or less

This regulation allowed for the division of larger areas into smaller, more manageable sections.

Question 21

What type of walls were used between some apartments to limit horizontal fire spread?

Answer 21

Brick or fireproof partitions

These walls help to contain fire but only extend to the ceiling of the top floor.

Question 22

What area is created as a result of the fireproof partitions only going up to the ceiling?

Answer 22

Cockloft area

This area can become a significant risk for fire spread throughout the building.

Question 23

What type of beams support some of the wooden floor joists?

Answer 23

Unprotected steel beams

These beams are critical in supporting the structure but may pose fire risks if not protected.

Question 24

What do the vertical steel columns in the building support?

Answer 24

Steel beams

These columns run the height of the building and are essential for structural integrity.

Question 25

How do wooden floor joists run in relation to the walls and steel girders?

Answer 25

Horizontally from brick wall to a steel girder or from a steel girder to a steel girder ## Footnote This configuration is typical in the construction of new law tenements.

Question 26

What are multiple dwellings built on or after 4/18/1929 referred to as?

Answer 26

Apartment Houses ## Footnote They were previously called 'Tenements'.

Question 27

What is the classification for new type Class 'A' multiple dwellings?

Answer 27

Non-fireproof subdivided above the first floor ## Footnote These buildings are 6 stories high.

Question 28

What are the dimensions of a new type Class 'A' multiple dwelling?

Answer 28

60' x 340' ## Footnote This includes subdivisions into two areas of 60' x 170'.

Question 29

How many apartments are there on each floor of a new type Class 'A' multiple dwelling?

Answer 29

22 apartments ## Footnote This is consistent across each of the six floors.

Question 30

What architectural features are included in a new type Class 'A' multiple dwelling?

Answer 30

* Interior stairs * Public hallway * Compactor chute * Elevator ## Footnote These features facilitate access and waste disposal.

Question 31

What are some factors that can affect the protection provided by laws in NFP buildings?

Answer 31

* Renovations * Settling of the building * Original shoddy workmanship * Repair work ## Footnote These factors can compromise the safety and integrity of the buildings.