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Which type of occupancy are high-rise buildings typically classified as?
Which type of occupancy are high-rise buildings typically classified as?
What type of buildings have large interior volumes open to pedestrian pathways and occupied spaces?
What type of buildings have large interior volumes open to pedestrian pathways and occupied spaces?
In the context of the IBC, what should be carefully examined when encountering an actual project falling under special detailed provisions?
In the context of the IBC, what should be carefully examined when encountering an actual project falling under special detailed provisions?
Which building type is basically a Group M occupancy but with many stores, large occupant loads, and means of egress that also serve as pedestrian walkways?
Which building type is basically a Group M occupancy but with many stores, large occupant loads, and means of egress that also serve as pedestrian walkways?
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What characteristic of high-rise buildings requires additional code provisions?
What characteristic of high-rise buildings requires additional code provisions?
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According to the text, which chapter addresses detailed requirements for specific building types?
According to the text, which chapter addresses detailed requirements for specific building types?
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In the International Building Code (IBC), a high-rise building is defined as having an occupied floor more than ______ above the lowest level of fire-department access.
In the International Building Code (IBC), a high-rise building is defined as having an occupied floor more than ______ above the lowest level of fire-department access.
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What is the subset of requirements for 'super high-rise' buildings in the IBC based on their height?
What is the subset of requirements for 'super high-rise' buildings in the IBC based on their height?
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Where are the provisions for 'Fire Service Access Elevators' for buildings more than 120' (36 576) in height found in the IBC?
Where are the provisions for 'Fire Service Access Elevators' for buildings more than 120' (36 576) in height found in the IBC?
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In light of lessons learned from the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center disaster, which type of buildings has a subset of requirements added to the IBC?
In light of lessons learned from the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center disaster, which type of buildings has a subset of requirements added to the IBC?
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What is the maximum distance of travel from any point in a covered mall to an exit?
What is the maximum distance of travel from any point in a covered mall to an exit?
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In what type of construction are unprotected openings allowable for parking structures separated from the mall?
In what type of construction are unprotected openings allowable for parking structures separated from the mall?
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What is the minimum clear exit width required between tenant spaces and any obstructions in a mall?
What is the minimum clear exit width required between tenant spaces and any obstructions in a mall?
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What is the minimum horizontal distance required between kiosks and play structures?
What is the minimum horizontal distance required between kiosks and play structures?
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What is the minimum width required for malls?
What is the minimum width required for malls?
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What type of fire walls are required to separate anchor buildings from the covered mall building?
What type of fire walls are required to separate anchor buildings from the covered mall building?
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What type of fire protection is required for covered mall buildings exceeding 50,000 sf in total floor area?
What type of fire protection is required for covered mall buildings exceeding 50,000 sf in total floor area?
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What does the definition of a high-rise building measure?
What does the definition of a high-rise building measure?
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In high-rise buildings, what are stairways primarily used for?
In high-rise buildings, what are stairways primarily used for?
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What is the maximum distance of travel from any point in an individual tenant space to an exit or entrance to the mall?
What is the maximum distance of travel from any point in an individual tenant space to an exit or entrance to the mall?
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Under what conditions may the permanent open space between buildings be reduced from 60' to 40'?
Under what conditions may the permanent open space between buildings be reduced from 60' to 40'?
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What type of construction requires openings to have a fire protection rating of 3 hours if the permanent open space between buildings is reduced to 40'?
What type of construction requires openings to have a fire protection rating of 3 hours if the permanent open space between buildings is reduced to 40'?
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What should be analyzed first in the process of analyzing use and occupancy?
What should be analyzed first in the process of analyzing use and occupancy?
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What must be examined after the designer has classified the building by occupancy?
What must be examined after the designer has classified the building by occupancy?
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When should the detailed provisions of Chapter 4 relate to the more basic requirements spelled out in Chapter 3?
When should the detailed provisions of Chapter 4 relate to the more basic requirements spelled out in Chapter 3?
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What is the first step in analyzing a building according to the text?
What is the first step in analyzing a building according to the text?
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When should one begin the analysis of a specialized use according to the text?
When should one begin the analysis of a specialized use according to the text?
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What does Chapter 3 address?
What does Chapter 3 address?
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What does Chapter 4 address?
What does Chapter 4 address?
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When analyzing the occupancy groups, what does code analysis require looking at together?
When analyzing the occupancy groups, what does code analysis require looking at together?
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"Group I-2 and Group I-3" are described as which type of occupancies according to the text?
"Group I-2 and Group I-3" are described as which type of occupancies according to the text?
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"Motion-picture projection rooms, stages, and platforms" are examples of what according to the text?
"Motion-picture projection rooms, stages, and platforms" are examples of what according to the text?
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What is the maximum number of levels allowed for covered malls governed by the provisions?
What is the maximum number of levels allowed for covered malls governed by the provisions?
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According to § 402.7.2, what is required if a covered mall building contains an atrium connecting three or more stories?
According to § 402.7.2, what is required if a covered mall building contains an atrium connecting three or more stories?
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What is the definition of a covered mall building?
What is the definition of a covered mall building?
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What is the difference between a covered mall and an open mall?
What is the difference between a covered mall and an open mall?
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What does the Gross Leasable Area (GLA) measure?
What does the Gross Leasable Area (GLA) measure?
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What is the occupant load factor (OLF) for the mall as per Equation 4-1?
What is the occupant load factor (OLF) for the mall as per Equation 4-1?
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What type of buildings are not considered part of a covered mall building?
What type of buildings are not considered part of a covered mall building?
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What is the minimum width of exit passageways from a mall?
What is the minimum width of exit passageways from a mall?
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How are travel distances to the mall from inside a tenant space addressed when they exceed 75'?
How are travel distances to the mall from inside a tenant space addressed when they exceed 75'?
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What characteristic allows covered and anchor buildings to have unlimited area under certain conditions?
What characteristic allows covered and anchor buildings to have unlimited area under certain conditions?
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What kind of areas do all tenant areas, including areas used for storage, contribute to according to the text?
What kind of areas do all tenant areas, including areas used for storage, contribute to according to the text?
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In what type of construction are openings allowed to be unprotected for parking structures separated from the mall?
In what type of construction are openings allowed to be unprotected for parking structures separated from the mall?
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