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In a covered mall building, the maximum distance from any point within a mall to an exit shall be _______ feet.
In a covered mall building, groupings of kiosks shall be separated a minimum of _______ feet from other structures within the mall.
A high-rise building is defined as a building having occupied floors located more than _____ feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
In a high-rise building, if standby power is a generator within the building, it shall be located in a separate room enclosed by minimum _______ fire-resistance-rated assemblies.
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What is the minimum required classification for the interior finish of atrium walls and ceilings?
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At other than the lowest level of the atrium, the maximum permitted travel distance within an atrium space is ______ feet.
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An underground building need not be divided into at least two compartments when a floor level is located a maximum of _____ feet below the lowest level of exit discharge.
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In parking facilities, vehicle barriers need not be provided where the vertical difference from the floor to the ground is a maximum of _______ inches.
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Canopies under which fuels are dispensed shall have a minimum clearance of _________ above the surface of the drive-through area.
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Unless a permitted increase is applied, what is the maximum number of tiers permitted in a ramp-accessed single-use open parking garage of Type IIA construction?
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Smoke compartments in a Group I-2, Condition 1 occupancy shall have a maximum floor area of _______ square feet.
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On floors housing patients confined to beds, a minimum of _______ net square feet per care recipient shall be provided in refuge areas of Group 1-2 occupancies.
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Doors to resident sleeping units in Group I-3 occupancies shall have a minimum clear width of _________ inches.
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In a Group I-3 occupancy, what is the maximum permitted number of residents in any single smoke compartment?
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The minimum permitted size of a regulated motion picture projection room containing 8 projecting machines shall be ______ square feet.
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An approved fire curtain or water need not be provided at the proscenium opening of stages having a maximum height of ______ feet.
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Stages exceeding ___________ square feet in floor area shall be provided with emergency ventilation.
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What is the minimum required finish classification for walls and ceilings in a special amusement building?
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An aircraft hangar of Type IIB construction may be classified as Group III for fire suppression purposes, provided the hangar has a maximum single fire area size of ______ square feet.
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What is the maximum number of control areas permitted on the sixth floor above the plane of a research and development building?
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A Group H-2 liquid use, dispensing and mixing room need not be located on the outer perimeter of a building when limited to a maximum floor area _______ square feet.
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An ambulatory care facility shall be separated from adjacent spaces with a fire partition where a minimum of ______ care recipients are to be incapable of self-preservation at any time.
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Dead ends in service corridors of Group H-5 occupancies shall be a maximum of ______ feet in length.
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In a drying room, all overhead heating piping shall be located a minimum of _________ inches from combustible contents in the dryer.
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Nitrocellulose storage located in a building where organic coatings are manufactured shall be stored in a room enclosed with minimum _______ fire barriers and/or horizontal assemblies.
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Where the stage height exceeds 50 feet, workshops and storerooms serving the stage shall be separated from the stage by minimum _______ and/or horizontal assemblies.
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In a nonsprinklered office building, an attic space used for the storage of combustible material shall be protected on the storage side ________.
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A minimum _______ fire-resistance rating is required for the floor construction separating multiple control areas within a Type IIIB building.
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Where weather protection shelters an outdoor hazardous material storage area, the sheltered area can only be considered outdoor storage for purposes of the code where the overhead structure is of noncombustible construction and the maximum allowable area of the structure is ______ square feet, plus any permitted increases.
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What is the minimum level of wall construction required to enclose a spray room used for the application of flammable paints?
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In a Type IIB 600,000-square-foot building used for the manufacturing of aircraft, the maximum travel distance is ______ feet where the minimum height from the finished floor to the bottom of the ceiling is 65 feet.
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A temporary platform shall be installed for a maximum of ______ days.
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Unless located a minimum of _________ feet from lot lines or a public way, exterior walls of an aircraft hangar shall have a minimum 2-hour fire-resistance-rating.
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Walls separating sleeping units in the same buildings shall comply with the provisions for _________.
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Storm shelters are required in critical emergency operation facilities and most Group E occupancies where the shelter design wind speed for tornado is ______ mph.
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Study Notes
Building and Fire Safety Regulations
- Maximum distance from any point in a covered mall to an exit is 200 feet (402.8.5).
- Kiosks in a covered mall must be separated by a minimum of 20 feet from other structures (402.6.2, #3).
- A high-rise building is defined as having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest fire department vehicle access (202).
High-Rise Building Requirements
- Standby power generators in high-rise buildings must be in a room enclosed by 2-hour fire barriers (403.4.8.1).
- Atrium walls and ceilings must have a minimum interior finish classification of B (404.8).
- Maximum permitted travel distance within atrium space above the lowest level is 200 feet (404.9.3).
Underground Building Regulations
- Underground buildings need not be divided into compartments if a floor level is a maximum of 60 feet below the exit discharge (405.4.1).
Parking Facility Standards
- Vehicle barriers are unnecessary where the vertical difference from the floor to the ground or surface is a maximum of 12 inches (406.4.2).
- Canopies for fuel dispensing must have a minimum clearance of 13 feet, 6 inches above drive-through areas (406.7.2).
- A maximum of 10 tiers is allowed in ramp-accessed single-use open parking garages of Type IIA construction (Table 406.5.4).
Healthcare and Occupancy Codes
- Smoke compartments in Group I-2, Condition 1 occupancies should not exceed a maximum floor area of 22,500 square feet (407.5.1).
- Refuge areas for patients in Group 1-2 occupancies require 30 square feet per care recipient (407.5.3, #1).
- Doors to resident sleeping units in Group I-3 occupancies must have a minimum clear width of 28 inches (408.3.1).
Safety Standards for Special Uses
- In Group I-3 occupancies, the maximum number of residents in any single smoke compartment is 200 (408.6.1).
- The minimum permitted size for regulated motion picture projection rooms with 8 machines is 360 square feet (409.2).
- Stages higher than 50 feet require separation of workshops and storerooms by minimum 1-hour fire partitions (410.2.4, 410.2.5).
Hazardous Material Storage Regulations
- Nitrocellulose must be stored in a room enclosed with minimum 2-hour fire barriers (415.6, Exc 1).
- In drying rooms, overhead heating piping must be located at least 6 inches from combustible materials.
- Sheltered outdoor hazardous material areas must have noncombustible structure with a maximum area of 1,500 square feet (to be confirmed).
Fire Resistance and Building Separation
- Exterior walls of an aircraft hangar require a 2-hour fire resistance rating unless located at least 30 feet from lot lines (to be confirmed).
- Storm shelters required in critical facilities must account for tornado wind speeds of 200 mph (to be confirmed).
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Test your knowledge on the key regulations from Chapter 4 of the IBC 2018. This quiz features multiple-choice questions that cover important safety distances and definitions related to covered mall buildings and high-rises. Perfect for students and professionals in architecture and building codes.
