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An institutional occupancy is typically considered Group ______________.
An institutional occupancy is typically considered Group ______________.
- I (correct)
- A
- R
- B
A Group ______________ occupancy is the general classification for miscellaneous and utility structures.
A Group ______________ occupancy is the general classification for miscellaneous and utility structures.
- U (correct)
- A
- M
- S
Accessory religious educational rooms need not be considered separate occupancies where the occupant load is less than ______________ occupants.
Accessory religious educational rooms need not be considered separate occupancies where the occupant load is less than ______________ occupants.
100
An accessory assembly area may be classified as a Group B occupancy where the floor area is a maximum of ______________ square feet.
An accessory assembly area may be classified as a Group B occupancy where the floor area is a maximum of ______________ square feet.
In a Group E middle school, an assembly area associated with the Group E shall be classified as what occupancy?
In a Group E middle school, an assembly area associated with the Group E shall be classified as what occupancy?
Which of the following uses is typically considered a Group A-4 occupancy?
Which of the following uses is typically considered a Group A-4 occupancy?
Which of the following uses is not considered a Group B occupancy?
Which of the following uses is not considered a Group B occupancy?
The gaming floor of a casino shall be classified as a Group ______________ occupancy.
The gaming floor of a casino shall be classified as a Group ______________ occupancy.
A Group ______________ occupancy classification is to be assigned to a facility where combustible dusts are generated in a manner that creates a fire or explosion hazard.
A Group ______________ occupancy classification is to be assigned to a facility where combustible dusts are generated in a manner that creates a fire or explosion hazard.
Buildings containing materials that present a detonation hazard are typically considered ______________ occupancies.
Buildings containing materials that present a detonation hazard are typically considered ______________ occupancies.
A foster-care facility providing care on a 24-hour basis to six or more infants/toddlers is classified as a Group ______________ occupancy.
A foster-care facility providing care on a 24-hour basis to six or more infants/toddlers is classified as a Group ______________ occupancy.
Prior to any permitted increases, the maximum allowable quantity per control area of a Class IB flammable liquid permitted in a storage condition in a one-story Group F-1 occupancy is ______________ gallons.
Prior to any permitted increases, the maximum allowable quantity per control area of a Class IB flammable liquid permitted in a storage condition in a one-story Group F-1 occupancy is ______________ gallons.
A facility used for supervised custodial care and housing more than 16 persons in a supervised environment is classified as a Group ______________ occupancy.
A facility used for supervised custodial care and housing more than 16 persons in a supervised environment is classified as a Group ______________ occupancy.
Which one of the following uses is not considered a Group M occupancy?
Which one of the following uses is not considered a Group M occupancy?
A fraternity house with 40 occupants is considered a Group ______________ occupancy.
A fraternity house with 40 occupants is considered a Group ______________ occupancy.
Which one of the following facilities with 12 residents living in a supervised environment and receiving custodial care would not be considered a Group R-4 occupancy?
Which one of the following facilities with 12 residents living in a supervised environment and receiving custodial care would not be considered a Group R-4 occupancy?
Which of the following uses is not considered a Group S-2 occupancy?
Which of the following uses is not considered a Group S-2 occupancy?
A food processing establishment not associated with a restaurant or similar dining facility is classified as a Group B occupancy where it is a maximum of ______________ square feet in floor area.
A food processing establishment not associated with a restaurant or similar dining facility is classified as a Group B occupancy where it is a maximum of ______________ square feet in floor area.
A manufacturing facility utilizing highly toxic materials exceeding the maximum allowable quantities set forth in Table 307.1(2) is considered a ______________ occupancy.
A manufacturing facility utilizing highly toxic materials exceeding the maximum allowable quantities set forth in Table 307.1(2) is considered a ______________ occupancy.
Aerosol storage buildings shall be classified as Group ______________ occupancies when constructed in accordance with the International Fire Code.
Aerosol storage buildings shall be classified as Group ______________ occupancies when constructed in accordance with the International Fire Code.
Owner-occupied lodging houses are permitted to be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code where there are a maximum of __________ guest rooms and _____________ occupants.
Owner-occupied lodging houses are permitted to be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code where there are a maximum of __________ guest rooms and _____________ occupants.
Where a training and skill development use not classified as a Group A occurs in other than a school or academic program, it is classified as a Group ______________ occupancy.
Where a training and skill development use not classified as a Group A occurs in other than a school or academic program, it is classified as a Group ______________ occupancy.
A congregate living facility (transient) with an occupant load of 8 persons is to be classified as a Group ______________ occupancy.
A congregate living facility (transient) with an occupant load of 8 persons is to be classified as a Group ______________ occupancy.
By definition, a transient residential dwelling unit or sleeping unit has a maximum occupancy period of ______________ days.
By definition, a transient residential dwelling unit or sleeping unit has a maximum occupancy period of ______________ days.
Unless protected by an automatic sprinkler system, what is the minimum required fire separation between a 350-square-foot laundry room and the manufacturing building it is incidental to?
Unless protected by an automatic sprinkler system, what is the minimum required fire separation between a 350-square-foot laundry room and the manufacturing building it is incidental to?
What minimum level of incidental use protection is required for an incinerator room located in a manufacturing facility?
What minimum level of incidental use protection is required for an incinerator room located in a manufacturing facility?
What minimum level of incidental use protection is required for a chemistry laboratory/classroom in a high school?
What minimum level of incidental use protection is required for a chemistry laboratory/classroom in a high school?
Where an automatic sprinkler system without a fire barrier is utilized for the protection of incidental use areas, what minimum level of separation is required?
Where an automatic sprinkler system without a fire barrier is utilized for the protection of incidental use areas, what minimum level of separation is required?
Aggregate accessory occupancies are limited to a maximum floor area of ______________ of the area of the story in which they are located.
Aggregate accessory occupancies are limited to a maximum floor area of ______________ of the area of the story in which they are located.
Any accessory occupancy area classified as a Group ______________ occupancy must always be separated by a fire barrier and/or horizontal assembly from other occupancies in the building.
Any accessory occupancy area classified as a Group ______________ occupancy must always be separated by a fire barrier and/or horizontal assembly from other occupancies in the building.
Where the provisions for nonseparated occupancies are used for a mixed-occupancy building, the most restrictive ______________ requirements shall apply to the nonseparated uses.
Where the provisions for nonseparated occupancies are used for a mixed-occupancy building, the most restrictive ______________ requirements shall apply to the nonseparated uses.
Where the provisions for separated occupancies are used for a nonsprinklered mixed-occupancy building, the minimum separation between a Group A-2 and Group B occupancy shall be a ______________.
Where the provisions for separated occupancies are used for a nonsprinklered mixed-occupancy building, the minimum separation between a Group A-2 and Group B occupancy shall be a ______________.
Where the provisions for separated occupancies are used for a sprinklered mixed-occupancy building, the minimum separation between a Group H-2 and Group F-1 occupancy shall be a ______________.
Where the provisions for separated occupancies are used for a sprinklered mixed-occupancy building, the minimum separation between a Group H-2 and Group F-1 occupancy shall be a ______________.
Where the provisions for separated occupancies are utilized for a fully sprinklered building housing both a Group A-2 occupancy and a Group R-1 occupancy, the minimum required separation between the two occupancies shall be a ______________.
Where the provisions for separated occupancies are utilized for a fully sprinklered building housing both a Group A-2 occupancy and a Group R-1 occupancy, the minimum required separation between the two occupancies shall be a ______________.
Under the provisions for separated occupancies, what is the minimum hourly fire-resistance-rated separation required between a Group F-1 occupancy and a Group S-1 occupancy where located in a nonsprinklered building?
Under the provisions for separated occupancies, what is the minimum hourly fire-resistance-rated separation required between a Group F-1 occupancy and a Group S-1 occupancy where located in a nonsprinklered building?
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Study Notes
Occupancy Classifications
- Institutional occupancy is classified as Group I.
- Miscellaneous and utility structures fall under Group M occupancy.
- Accessory religious educational rooms with fewer than 100 occupants are not considered separate occupancies.
- An accessory assembly area with a maximum floor area of 749 square feet can be classified as Group B occupancy.
Educational and Other Occupancy Types
- In a Group E middle school, assembly areas are classified as Group E.
- Group A-4 occupancy includes uses like indoor hockey arenas and outdoor stadiums.
- Certain uses, like convenience stores or motor vehicle showrooms, are not classified under Group B occupancy.
Hazardous and Special Occupancies
- The gaming floor of a casino belongs to Group A-2 occupancy.
- Facilities generating combustible dusts are classified as Group H-2 occupancy.
- Buildings with materials presenting detonation hazards are classified as Group H-1.
Care Facilities and Lodging
- A foster-care facility for six or more infants is classified as Group I-2 occupancy.
- Owner-occupied lodging houses can have a maximum of 5 guest rooms and 10 occupants.
- A congregate living facility with 8 occupants is classified as Group R-3.
Fire Protection Measures
- Minimum fire separation required between a laundry room and a manufacturing building is a 1-hour fire barrier if it is not sprinkler protected.
- Incinerator rooms in manufacturing require a minimum of 2 hours of separation and an automatic sprinkler system.
- Chemistry laboratories in schools need to have both a 1-hour fire barrier and an automatic sprinkler system for protection.
Mixed Occupancy and Incidental Use
- Aggregate accessory occupancies cannot exceed 10% of the floor area in the story they occupy.
- Accessory occupancy classified as Group H must be separated from other occupancies by fire barriers.
- In mixed occupancy buildings using nonseparated provisions, the most restrictive fire protection requirements apply.
Separation Requirements
- For separated occupancies in unsprinklered mixed buildings, minimum separation between Group A-2 and Group B is 2-hour fire barrier/horizontal assembly.
- In a fully sprinklered building with Group A-2 and R-1 occupancies, a 1-hour fire barrier is required between them.
- No fire separation is needed for Group F-1 and S-1 occupancies when in a nonsprinklered building.
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