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Building Codes & Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Under the IBC, a 'high-rise building' is defined as a structure with an occupied floor more than how many feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access?

    Answer: 75 feet

    The IBC defines a high-rise building as one with an occupied floor located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

  2. The Fair Housing Act (FHA) design and construction requirements apply to:

    Answer: Multifamily dwellings with four or more units built after March 13, 1991

    The FHA's design and construction requirements apply to multifamily dwellings of four or more units built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991.

  3. In the context of the IBC, a 'common path of egress travel' is measured from:

    Answer: Any point in the occupied area to where the path diverges toward two separate exits

    Common path of egress travel is the portion of exit access where occupants are forced to travel in a single direction before reaching a point where two independent exits are available.

  4. Which seismic design category (SDC) requires the most stringent structural detailing under ASCE 7?

    Answer: SDC F

    SDC F represents the highest seismic risk and requires the most stringent detailing and restrictions on structural systems under ASCE 7.

  5. A 'Use and Occupancy Classification' under the IBC primarily determines:

    Answer: Allowable construction types, exit requirements, and fire protection features

    Occupancy classification drives the IBC requirements for construction type, egress, fire suppression, and occupant load calculations.

  6. The 'dead end' corridor limitation under the IBC is intended to:

    Answer: Limit the distance occupants may travel before reaching a point with multiple exit choices

    Dead-end corridor limits ensure that occupants are not trapped in a long corridor with only one direction of travel during an emergency.

  7. Under ADA Standards for Accessible Design, the maximum slope of an accessible ramp is:

    Answer: 1:12 (8.33%)

    ADA Standards limit the running slope of accessible ramps to a maximum of 1:12 (one inch of rise for every 12 inches of run).