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What type of materials are included in interior finishes?
What type of materials are included in interior finishes?
- Movable partitions
- Wood paneling (correct)
- Steel beams
- Concrete flooring
Why does the international community use the term 'interior lining' instead of 'interior finish'?
Why does the international community use the term 'interior lining' instead of 'interior finish'?
- To exclude plaster from the list of materials
- To emphasize the materials for ceilings only
- To differentiate from movable partitions (correct)
- To align with a global standard
Which disastrous fire greatly influenced fire codes in the US?
Which disastrous fire greatly influenced fire codes in the US?
- Eiffel Tower fire
- Tokyo Tower fire
- LaSalle Hotel fire in Chicago (correct)
- London Bridge fire
Why do building codes usually exclude reference to surface treatments like paint and wallpaper?
Why do building codes usually exclude reference to surface treatments like paint and wallpaper?
How do multiple layers of surface material contribute to fire spread?
How do multiple layers of surface material contribute to fire spread?
Why have floor coverings become a factor in the development of fires?
Why have floor coverings become a factor in the development of fires?
What is the primary purpose of the Steiner Tunnel Test?
What is the primary purpose of the Steiner Tunnel Test?
What is the significance of the flame spread rating exceeding 200 in occupancies?
What is the significance of the flame spread rating exceeding 200 in occupancies?
Why might the flame spread rating not be an accurate reflection of fire behavior in real-world settings?
Why might the flame spread rating not be an accurate reflection of fire behavior in real-world settings?
What does the smoke developed rating measure?
What does the smoke developed rating measure?
Why is the smoke developed rating considered to have limited usability for builders?
Why is the smoke developed rating considered to have limited usability for builders?
What is one specific acceptance criterion established by the International Building Code® for testing interior finish materials using NFPA® 286?
What is one specific acceptance criterion established by the International Building Code® for testing interior finish materials using NFPA® 286?
What is the purpose of interior finishes in a building?
What is the purpose of interior finishes in a building?
Why must ceilings be tested in the thicknesses that will be used in practice?
Why must ceilings be tested in the thicknesses that will be used in practice?
What type of wall is free-standing, self-supporting, and must resist a lateral load of at least 5 pounds per square foot?
What type of wall is free-standing, self-supporting, and must resist a lateral load of at least 5 pounds per square foot?
Why do fire walls need to extend beyond walls and roofs?
Why do fire walls need to extend beyond walls and roofs?
What do rated assemblies consist of?
What do rated assemblies consist of?
How do compartmentation barriers contribute to building safety?
How do compartmentation barriers contribute to building safety?
What is the purpose of intumescent coatings?
What is the purpose of intumescent coatings?
Why might fire-retardant coatings need reapplication at specified intervals?
Why might fire-retardant coatings need reapplication at specified intervals?
How do mastic coatings differ from intumescent coatings?
How do mastic coatings differ from intumescent coatings?
Which type of testing is described as measuring one component’s performance against a set standard?
Which type of testing is described as measuring one component’s performance against a set standard?
Why don't fire-retardant coatings affect the untreated back side of a material?
Why don't fire-retardant coatings affect the untreated back side of a material?
What is the main effect of intumescent paints when exposed to heat?
What is the main effect of intumescent paints when exposed to heat?
What is the main reason fire walls are unpopular with designers?
What is the main reason fire walls are unpopular with designers?
Which type of facility may be constructed without fire walls according to building codes if specific criteria are met?
Which type of facility may be constructed without fire walls according to building codes if specific criteria are met?
What is the primary function of a fire partition?
What is the primary function of a fire partition?
Why are fire stops added to the edge of floors where curtain walls are installed?
Why are fire stops added to the edge of floors where curtain walls are installed?
How do fire doors differ from ordinary doors?
How do fire doors differ from ordinary doors?
Which fire door rating is typically required for walls with a fire rating greater than 2 hours?
Which fire door rating is typically required for walls with a fire rating greater than 2 hours?
What is the primary criterion for the acceptability of fire doors according to NFPA® 252?
What is the primary criterion for the acceptability of fire doors according to NFPA® 252?
What is a common misconception about fire doors and their ratings?
What is a common misconception about fire doors and their ratings?
What is a requirement for each piece of glazing installed in a fire door?
What is a requirement for each piece of glazing installed in a fire door?
Which type of glazing has higher fire ratings than wired glass?
Which type of glazing has higher fire ratings than wired glass?
What does NFPA® 80 require for each piece of glazing installed in a fire door?
What does NFPA® 80 require for each piece of glazing installed in a fire door?
What does NFPA® 80 contain extensive information on regarding fire doors?
What does NFPA® 80 contain extensive information on regarding fire doors?
What is permitted regarding the surface temperature rise on the un-exposed side of most tested fire doors?
What is permitted regarding the surface temperature rise on the un-exposed side of most tested fire doors?
What term is used in the international community instead of 'interior finishes'?
What term is used in the international community instead of 'interior finishes'?
What material may behave similarly to the material beneath it during a fire due to heat transmission?
What material may behave similarly to the material beneath it during a fire due to heat transmission?
Which factor has increasingly contributed to the development of fires according to the text?
Which factor has increasingly contributed to the development of fires according to the text?
Why are surface treatments like paint and wallpaper usually excluded from building codes?
Why are surface treatments like paint and wallpaper usually excluded from building codes?
Which disastrous fire greatly influenced fire codes in the US?
Which disastrous fire greatly influenced fire codes in the US?
How do multiple layers of surface material impact fire spread according to the text?
How do multiple layers of surface material impact fire spread according to the text?
What is the purpose of intumescent coatings in fire-retardant applications?
What is the purpose of intumescent coatings in fire-retardant applications?
What might happen if fire-retardant coatings are used outside their listings?
What might happen if fire-retardant coatings are used outside their listings?
In what way do fire-retardant coatings contribute to fire safety in buildings?
In what way do fire-retardant coatings contribute to fire safety in buildings?
What is an important consideration for applying fire-retardant coatings?
What is an important consideration for applying fire-retardant coatings?
What distinguishes Intumescent coatings from Mastic coatings in fire-retardant applications?
What distinguishes Intumescent coatings from Mastic coatings in fire-retardant applications?
Why do fire-retardant coatings need to be reapplied at specified intervals?
Why do fire-retardant coatings need to be reapplied at specified intervals?
What is the purpose of NFPA 265?
What is the purpose of NFPA 265?
What is the main limitation of using smoke developed ratings for builders?
What is the main limitation of using smoke developed ratings for builders?
Why might the flame spread rating not be a reliable indicator of real-world fire behavior?
Why might the flame spread rating not be a reliable indicator of real-world fire behavior?
What is the primary difference between NFPA 286 testing and ASTM E-84 testing?
What is the primary difference between NFPA 286 testing and ASTM E-84 testing?
What specific criterion is established by the International Building Code for testing interior finish materials using NFPA 286?
What specific criterion is established by the International Building Code for testing interior finish materials using NFPA 286?
Why might the smoke developed rating have limited usability for builders when selecting materials?
Why might the smoke developed rating have limited usability for builders when selecting materials?
What is the primary function of fire partitions in a building?
What is the primary function of fire partitions in a building?
Why are fire walls unpopular with designers?
Why are fire walls unpopular with designers?
What is a common material used for constructing fire partitions?
What is a common material used for constructing fire partitions?
What is the purpose of curtain walls in a building?
What is the purpose of curtain walls in a building?
Fire doors differ from ordinary doors in terms of:
Fire doors differ from ordinary doors in terms of:
Which type of door is commonly found in older industrial buildings and held open with a fusible link?
Which type of door is commonly found in older industrial buildings and held open with a fusible link?
What is the purpose of fire walls in a building?
What is the purpose of fire walls in a building?
Which factor determines the degree of fire resistance required for a wall or partition?
Which factor determines the degree of fire resistance required for a wall or partition?
What is a characteristic of freestanding fire walls?
What is a characteristic of freestanding fire walls?
Why must ceilings be tested in the thicknesses that will be used in practice?
Why must ceilings be tested in the thicknesses that will be used in practice?
What is the primary function of compartmentation in building design?
What is the primary function of compartmentation in building design?
Why is it important for fire walls to extend beyond walls and roofs?
Why is it important for fire walls to extend beyond walls and roofs?
What is the primary purpose of louvers in a fire door?
What is the primary purpose of louvers in a fire door?
Which statement about fire-rated glazing is NOT true according to the text?
Which statement about fire-rated glazing is NOT true according to the text?
What is the acceptable level of warping permitted during a fire door test?
What is the acceptable level of warping permitted during a fire door test?
Why are louvers installed in fire doors required to automatically close under fire conditions?
Why are louvers installed in fire doors required to automatically close under fire conditions?
What information is typically included in the marking of rated fire doors?
What information is typically included in the marking of rated fire doors?
What does NFPA® 80 require for each glazing installed in a fire door?
What does NFPA® 80 require for each glazing installed in a fire door?
Why do fire-rated glazings have higher fire ratings compared to wired glass?
Why do fire-rated glazings have higher fire ratings compared to wired glass?
What must remain visible on each piece of glazing installed in a fire door according to NFPA® 80?
What must remain visible on each piece of glazing installed in a fire door according to NFPA® 80?
What is a common misconception about louvers in fire doors?
What is a common misconception about louvers in fire doors?
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