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What is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher required for a high hazard area?

  • 20 meters
  • 10 meters (correct)
  • 5 meters
  • 15 meters

    • Which of the following is NOT classified as an assembly occupancy?

  • Private offices (correct)
  • Theaters
  • Dance halls
  • Auditoriums

    • For a moderate hazard area, what is the maximum area per fire extinguisher allowed?

  • 50 square meters
  • 75 square meters (correct)
  • 100 square meters
  • 35 square meters

    • If a building has a capacity of 45 persons, which classification does it fall under?

    <p>Not an assembly occupancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hazard requires at least a 2A fire extinguisher?

    <p>Moderate hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary requirement for combination standpipe systems?

    <p>They must include a wet standpipe outlet as well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions are wet standpipes not required?

    <p>In buildings with automatic fire suppression systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the outlets for wet standpipes in assembly occupancies typically be located?

    <p>On each side of the stage and rear of the auditorium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required width for a corridor that serves at least 50 people?

    <p>112 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum size requirement for standpipe diameter?

    <p>64 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an educational occupancy, which of the following scenarios requires at least two separate exits?

    <p>A gym with a capacity of 70 people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure if a sprinkler system is out of service for more than four hours?

    <p>Notify the nearest fire station and designate a fire watch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be displayed where combination standpipes are located?

    <p>COMBINATION STANDPIPE AND TEST CONNECTIONS Sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum aisle width required for a seating arrangement with more than 60 seats on one side?

    <p>912 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In theaters with a large occupant load, what is the required minimum distance for all portions of the building to be from a nozzle attached to hose?

    <p>6 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the occupant load determined for an area with fixed seats?

    <p>By the number of fixed seats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be the minimum spacing between back-to-back seating?

    <p>0.83 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fire suppression system involves an integrated network of hydraulically designed piping?

    <p>Sprinkler System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For an area larger than 930 sq m, what is the occupant load per person?

    <p>0.65 sq m/person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum aisle width required for an assembly with fewer than 60 seats?

    <p>760 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of seats in a room for it to be classified as requiring assembly standards?

    <p>50 seats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum length of a corridor that may exist without being divided into sections?

    <p>91 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In healthcare facilities, what is the restriction regarding the location of emergency rooms relative to the exit discharge floor?

    <p>Emergency rooms must be located no more than one floor above or below the exit discharge floor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required fire protection rating for guest room doors in hotels and dormitories?

    <p>20 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rooms is explicitly prohibited from being located above or below the exit discharge floor in educational facilities?

    <p>Rooms for pre-schoolers and grades 1 and 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What minimum corridor width is required for healthcare facilities?

    <p>1.83 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which type of facility must additional security and occupant safety measures be specified?

    <p>Detention and correctional facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary design purpose of residential occupancies?

    <p>For sleeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consideration is made concerning occupant load in healthcare facilities?

    <p>Occupant load is considered based on the square-foot area needed per person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is explicitly prohibited related to fire exits?

    <p>Locking fire exits during occupancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What qualifies as a flammable liquid?

    <p>A liquid with a flash point below 37.8°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions could undermine fire safety features?

    <p>Improper disposal of flammable materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following acts is prohibited regarding fire safety devices?

    <p>Tampering with fire safety devices or marks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does overcrowding refer to in the context of assembly buildings?

    <p>Having more people than legally permitted present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum clear width required for a corridor serving an occupant load of 50?

    <p>1.12 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification of mercantile is defined by a gross area of 287 to less than 2787 sq.m.?

    <p>Class B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum width of exit access from sleeping rooms in single and two-family dwellings?

    <p>90 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For industrial occupancies, what is the maximum travel distance to an exit if it is protected?

    <p>&lt; 46 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the occupant load calculation for business buildings based on gross floor area?

    <p>9.3 sq.m./person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fire resistance rating for partition walls in row apartments?

    <p>4 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the occupant load per person for covered malls?

    <p>2.8 sq.m./person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In mixed occupancies, which requirement must be met for means of egress?

    <p>Sufficient for each individual room/section</p> Signup and view all the answers

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