Inspector Chapter 7

An exit passageway must be wide enough to accommodate: Select one: a. the total capacity of all exits that discharge through it. b. 75% of the total capacity of all exits that discharge through it. c. all building occupants. d. 90% of the total capacity of all exits that discharge through it.

A

Horizontal exits require fire walls or fire-barrier walls with at least: Select one: a. a 2-hour fire-resistance rating. b. a 1-hour fire-resistance rating. c. the same rating as interior finishes. d. the same rating as areas of refuge.

A

The occupant load for a building or room is established: Select one: a. during the plans review process. b. upon initial use and revised annually. c. once the building is in use. d. based on insurance rates and reviews.

A

What type of hardware is designed to allow occupants to egress freely while enabling the door to be secured from the outside? a. Access-controlled egress b. Panic hardware c. Electromagnetically locked d. Bolt locks

A

Which of the following are usually held open by magnetic devices and close automatically to provide a smoke or fire barrier in a fire-barrier wall? Select one: a. Self-closing doors b. Class A fire doors c. Swinging doors d. Dual-purpose doors

A

Which of the following is MOST likely to be a factor in means of egress issues for occupants? Select one: a. Improperly designed or marked exits b. Buildings that have remained unchanged c. Common areas with multiple exits d. Upper level outdoor decks or patios

A

Which of the following is MOST likely to have special locking system? Select one: a. Health care facilities b. Educational facilities c. Multiple-use occupancies d. Covered malls

A

Which of the following is the formula for determining the occupant load of a structure, room, or area? Select one: a. Occupant Load = Net Floor Area ÷ Area per Person b. Occupant Load = Gross Floor Area × Area per Person c. Occupant Load = Gross Floor Area ÷ Net Floor Area d. Occupant Load = Net Floor Area × Area per Person

A

Which type of exit is commonly used in high-rise buildings and hospitals as a means of passing through a fire-barrier wall that separates two fire compartments in a structure? a. Horizontal exit b. Smokeproof enclosure c. Exit passageway d. Vertical exit

A

A ceiling that is part of a means of egress: Select one: a. must have a greater fire-resistance rating than the walls. b. must have the same fire-resistance rating as the walls. c. can have a lower fire-resistance rating than the walls. d. does not need to have a fire-resistance rating.

B

A common negative factor cited in means of egress systems during fires is: a. use of stairwells for emergency exits. b. locked or blocked exit doors. c. multiple exits for one occupancy area. d. exits that discharge into a public way.

B

How often should the auxiliary power supply and emergency lighting system be tested? Select one: a. Bi-annually and annually b. Monthly and annually c. Weekly and annually d. Quarterly and annually

B

If they are to be useful during an emergency, all of the elements of a means of egress must be: Select one: a. constructed of the highest level of fire resistance. b. free from obstructions and combustible materials. c. painted with reflective paint. d. at least 20% larger than code requirements.

B

In certain occupancies, when may open stairs be used as part of the means of egress? Select one: a. When the building has been grandfathered b. When the building has an automatic sprinkler system c. When the building occupancy is less than 50 d. When the building occupancy is less than 100

B

Inspectors are concerned about floor coverings because: : a. of the flammability of the materials used. b. floor coverings are excluded from codes. c. of the expense in replacing and updating floor coverings. d. floor coverings wear out quickly.

B

Occupant load is BEST described as the: a. number of persons multiplied by the square footage given each person. b. total number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion thereof is designed. c. maximum number of persons that can comfortably fit in an area. d. total number of persons which the building can hold plus a buffer of 10%.

B

What must be provided when flights of stairs are greater than 12 feet (3.5 m) high? Select one: a. Larger treads b. Landings c. Additional handrails d. Increased reinforcement on stair treads

B

Which of the following can slow access by fire and emergency services personnel and has been responsible for many fatalities? a. Self-closing doors b. Security bars c. Panic hardware d. Bolt locks

B

Which of the following is a protected path consisting of exit components constructed of approved fire-resistance-rated assemblies? Select one: a. Exit access b. Exit c. Exit discharge d. Exit pathway

B

Which of the following is an important life safety function of doors? Select one: a. Separate multi-use occupancy hazards from areas without hazards b. Separate occupants from the movement of fire, smoke, and other toxic gases c. Allow rooms with doors to be used as areas of refuge d. Allow the fire to be confined to one area

B

Which of the following is the BEST example of an exit discharge? Select one: a. Convenience stairs that lead to a large common area b. Privately owned drive or alley that connects the exit to a public way c. Upper level patio doors that lead to small outdoor balconies d. Any window opening that allows exit from the building

B

Which of the following leads from an occupied portion of a building or structure to the exit? Select one: a. Exit discharge b. Exit access c. Tertiary exit d. Primary exit

B

Which of the following locking hardware should be able to be operated by occupants setting the door in motion by applying a force of no more than 30 pounds (15 N)? Select one: a. Electromagnetically locked b. Panic hardware c. Access-controlled egress d. Bolt locks

B

Which of the following statements about exit stairways is MOST accurate? Select one: a. They can be used for minimal long-term storage of boxed items. b. They cannot be used for any purposes other than as a means of egress. c. Stairway egress cannot be impeded by more than 10% with any type of items. d. They can be used for temporary storage of items such as trash.

B

Which of the following will automatically unlock many types of locking hardware? Select one: a. Presence of fire b. Loss of power c. Presence of smoke d. Building panic buttons

B

Which of the following would MOST likely be an acceptable bolt lock? Select one: a. Manually operated flush bolts b. Deadbolt locks that operate with the action of the latch and do not require keys, special tools, or knowledge to operate. c. Thumb-turn bolts that operate independently of the door latch d. Manually operated surface bolts

B

Which of the following would MOST likely be an appropriate area of refuge? Select one: a. Lower level common area b. Rated stairwell c. Outdoor patio or deck d. Enclosed bathroom

B

Which regulation made ramps more common in occupancies in the United States? Select one: a. Federal Fair Labor Act of 2000 b. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 c. Access America Act of 1995 d. Public Use Occupancy Statute of 2005

B

Which type of locking hardware requires that the occupant use a security card or enter a code to gain entrance? Select one: a. Panic hardware b. Access-controlled egress c. Bolt locks d. Electromagnetically locked

B

Why is the type of floor covering a frequent source of concern for inspectors? Select one: a. They do not fall under any codes b. Unapproved materials are often used during remodeling c. Floor coverings wear out quickly d. Fire and life safety hazards are often concealed under floor covering

B

Emergency lighting is designed to provide illumination: Select one: a. concurrent with any exit illumination. b. during periods of peak electrical usage. c. when normal power is lost. d. at all times.

C

The exit requirements for a building take on a higher level of significance and additional exiting system requirements must be met: Select one: a. when the building is often left unoccupied. b. when the building is older construction. c. if 50 or more people are in a room or occupancy. d. if 25 or more people are in a room or occupancy.

C

The formula for determining occupant load is: Select one: a. Occupant Load = Gross Floor Area ÷ Area per Exit b. Occupant Load = Net Floor Area × Area per Person c. Occupant Load = Net Floor Area ÷ Area per Person d. Occupant Load = Net Floor Area × Number of Exits

C

The letters on exit signs must be at least: Select one: a. 4 inches (100 mm) high. b. 12 inches (300 mm) high. c. 6 inches (150 mm) high. d. 10 inches (250 mm) high.

C

When codes require exit illumination, the illumination must be: Select one: a. powered such that no single lighting unit will fail during occupancy. b. continuous whether the building is occupied or unoccupied. c. continuous during periods of occupancy. d. powered by at least two separate continuous power sources.

C

Where two or more exits are required, no more than _____ of the exits can be equipped with security grilles. Select one: a. three-quarters b. one-fourth c. one-half d. one-third

C

Which of the following are likely to be poorly maintained and not secured to the wall? a. Fire escape chutes b. Fire escape shafts c. Fire escape stairs d. Fire escape slides

C

Which of the following statements about fire escape stairs and new construction is MOST accurate? Select one: a. They may constitute only half of the required means of egress. b. They must meet stricter codes to be used as a means of egress. c. They may not be used as any part of a means of egress. d. They may constitute only one-third of the required means of egress.

C

Which of the following statements about wired exit signs is MOST accurate? a. They do not need an auxiliary power source. b. Most model codes do not allow wired exit signs. c. They must have an auxiliary power source. d. Wired exit signs must also be able to be self-illuminated.

C

Which type of locking hardware must include a sensor on the egress side that detects an occupant approaching? Select one: a. Bolt locks b. Electromagnetically locked c. Access-controlled egress d. Panic hardware

C

Horizontal exits may be substituted for other exits if they do not compose more than _____ percent of the total exit capacity of the building. Select one: a. 25 b. 80 c. 35 d. 50

D

Illuminated exit signs must be positioned so that no point in the exit access is more than: Select one: a. 200 feet (60 m) from the nearest visible sign. b. 150 feet (45 m) from the nearest visible sign. c. 50 feet (15 m) from the nearest visible sign. d. 100 feet (30 m) from the nearest visible sign.

D

The basic elements of a means of egress are: Select one: a. primary and secondary exit pathways. b. exit opening, exit pathway. c. exit input, exit output, secondary exit. d. exit access, exit, exit discharge.

D

The means of egress must terminate in a public way or a(an): Select one: a. outdoor patio or deck. b. storm shelter or safe room. c. lower level common area. d. area of refuge.

D

What information is required to determine occupant load? Select one: a. Total weight of the dead load b. Types of interior décor used in the occupancy c. Total weight of the live load d. Minimum width of each means of egress

D

Which of the following are stairways that are designed to limit the penetration of smoke, heat, and toxic gases into the stairway? Select one: a. Exit passageway b. Horizontal exit c. Vertical exit d. Smokeproof enclosure

D

Which of the following is a subsystem of a means of egress system? a. Personal shielding blankets b. Fire escape slides or chutes c. Fire escape ladders d. Automatic sprinklers

D

Which of the following is a way to make the stair enclosure smokeproof? Select one: a. Limit use except in emergency situations b. Use double doors at every entrance and exit c. Use all fire-retardant materials d. Pressurize it

D

Which of the following is the BEST definition for occupant load? Select one: a. The total number of persons that can comfortably congregate in a building b. The maximum occupancy of the building plus 20% c. The maximum occupancy of the building plus 10% d. The total number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion thereof is designed

D

Which of the following should an inspector look for in older buildings? Select one: a. Color schemes that do not match the rest of the building b. Mismatched fixtures on the walls c. Rough areas or worn edges around walls and around wainscoting d. Concealed penetrations in the walls above decorative-type ceilings

D

Which of the following statements about exit passageways is MOST accurate? Select one: a. They can be constructed of lower fire-resistant-rated material than the exit stairs. b. They must be constructed of higher fire-resistant-rated material than the exit stairs. c. They need not be constructed of fire-resistant-rated material. d. They must be constructed of the same fire-resistant-rated material as the exit stairs.

D

Which provides the highest degree of fire protection for stair enclosures that the model codes require? a. Horizontal exits b. Exit passageways c. Vertical exits d. Smokeproof enclosures

D

Which regulation requires areas of refuge in some occupancies as a way to protect people who are mobility impaired? Select one: a. Federal Public Use Building Statute b. Access for Individuals Act c. Common Areas Access Act d. Americans with Disabilities Act

D

Which type of exit consists of a means of egress from one building to an area of refuge in another building on approximately the same level? Select one: a. Smokeproof enclosure b. Vertical exit c. Exit passageway d. Horizontal exit

D

Which type of locking hardware activates an audible signal when doors are opened? Select one: a. Panic hardware b. Bolt locks c. Electromagnetically locked d. Delayed egress

D

Which type of locking hardware must have a built-in switch that directly supplies power to the lock? Select one: a. Delayed egress b. Bolt locks c. Panic hardware d. Electromagnetically locked

D

Who typically calculates the proposed occupant load? Select one: a. Building owner b. Fire chief c. Insurance representative d. Design professional

D