IDFX Building Codes and ADA 2

Question 1

IBC Section 1004 defines 'occupant load' for egress purposes. For a business occupancy (Group B), what is the occupant load factor per person?

Accepted Answer

150 gross square feet per person

Answer

100 gross square feet per person

Answer

200 gross square feet per person

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50 net square feet per person

Question 2

Under ADA Standards, what is the maximum slope allowed for an accessible ramp?

Accepted Answer

1:12 (8.33%)

Answer

1:10 (10%)

Answer

1:16 (6.25%)

Answer

1:20 (5%)

Question 3

According to IBC Section 1010.1.9, at what maximum height above the finished floor may a door hardware operating mechanism be mounted?

Accepted Answer

48 inches AFF

Answer

44 inches AFF

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52 inches AFF

Answer

54 inches AFF

Question 4

Which IBC occupancy classification applies to a nail salon?

Accepted Answer

Group B (Business)

Answer

Group A-2 (Assembly)

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Group M (Mercantile)

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Group S-1 (Storage)

Question 5

What is the minimum number of accessible parking spaces required for a parking lot with 75 total spaces per ADA Standards Table 208.2?

Accepted Answer

3 spaces

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2 spaces

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4 spaces

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5 spaces

Question 6

The IBC 'means of egress' system consists of three sequential components. Which is the correct sequence from exit access to exit discharge?

Accepted Answer

Exit access, exit, exit discharge

Answer

Exit access, exit passageway, public way

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Exit corridor, exit stair, exit lobby

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Occupied space, fire corridor, exterior door