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Building Codes Flashcards

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  1. According to NFPA 101, what is the minimum width of a means of egress door in a new occupancy?

    Answer: 32 inches

    NFPA 101 requires egress doors in new occupancies to have a minimum clear width of 32 inches.

  2. Under the IBC, which construction type allows the greatest height and area for non-sprinklered buildings?

    Answer: Type I-A

    Type I-A construction uses non-combustible materials with the highest fire-resistance ratings, allowing the greatest allowable height and area.

  3. What is the purpose of a 'fire wall' as defined in the IBC, distinguishing it from a 'fire barrier'?

    Answer: A fire wall creates separate buildings for code purposes and must be structurally independent

    A fire wall under IBC Section 706 creates separate buildings for code compliance purposes and must be structurally stable even if construction on either side collapses.

  4. In the IBC, which High-Hazard occupancy sub-group applies to buildings storing explosive materials?

    Answer: Group H-1

    Group H-1 covers occupancies where explosive materials are manufactured, stored, or used in quantities exceeding exempt amounts.

  5. According to NFPA 101, a stairway serving as an exit must be enclosed in a fire-rated enclosure. What is the minimum rating for this enclosure in a building three to eight stories in height?

    Answer: 1 hour

    NFPA 101 requires a minimum 1-hour fire-resistance rating for exit stair enclosures in buildings three to eight stories high.

  6. What IBC provision addresses the protection of openings in fire-rated walls, requiring fire door assemblies with appropriate ratings?

    Answer: Section 716 – Openings in Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies

    IBC Section 716 governs openings in fire-resistance-rated wall and floor assemblies, specifying required fire door and window ratings.

  7. Under the IBC, what is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a non-sprinklered Group B occupancy?

    Answer: 200 feet

    IBC Table 1017.2 sets the maximum exit access travel distance for non-sprinklered Group B occupancies at 200 feet.