International Building Code: Chapter 7 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What table determines the compliance of the structural members in chapter 7?

601

What is the minimum fire separation distance for an exterior wall from a line of 24 in?

2 to 5 ft

Projections of Type III, IV, or V shall be of what kind of material?

Anything Approved

A parapet is required on which walls of a building?

Exterior Signup and view all the answers

When is a parapet wall not required?

When a building has an area of not more than 1000 sq ft Signup and view all the answers

A parapet wall shall have noncombustible faces for the uppermost distance of?

18 in Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum height above the point where the roof surface and the wall intersect for a parapet?

30 in Signup and view all the answers

What is the fire resistance rating of a fire wall in a group R-1 building?

3 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the fire resistance rating of a fire wall in a group H-2 building?

4 hours Signup and view all the answers

Openings in a fire wall and fire barriers shall not exceed what?

156 sq ft Signup and view all the answers

Smoke barriers shall have how many hours of fire resistance rating?

1 hour Signup and view all the answers

Floor fire door assemblies shall have a label permanently affixed to specify what?

Manufacturer, test standard and the fire resistance rating Signup and view all the answers

Shaft enclosures shall be constructed as what?

Fire barriers Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum fire resistance rating of a shaft enclosure?

2 hours Signup and view all the answers

Glazing that meets a hose stream test requirement shall be marked as what?

H Signup and view all the answers

Glazing that meets 450 degree temperature criteria for 30 minutes shall be marked what?

T Signup and view all the answers

Which table provides the minimum protection of structural parts based on the time periods for various noncombustible insulating materials?

721.1 Signup and view all the answers

Which table covers the cast in place concrete walls?

722.2.1.1 Signup and view all the answers

Which table covers concrete floor and roof slabs?

722.2.2.1 Signup and view all the answers

Which table covers minimum dimensions of concrete columns?

722.2.4 Signup and view all the answers

Which table provides information on fire resistance of concrete masonry protected steel columns?

722.5.1(5) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum fire door rating in corridor walls?

1/3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum area of exterior wall opening with a 6 ft fire separation distance, unprotected/sprinklered (UP, S)?

25% Signup and view all the answers

Wire must be used to secure ceiling panels when they cannot withstand how much upward pressure?

1 lbs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

International Building Code: Fire And Smoke Protection Features - Chapter 7

Table 601 determines compliance of structural members in Chapter 7.
Minimum fire separation distance for exterior walls from a line is 2 to 5 feet.
Projections of Type III, IV, or V construction must be made of approved materials.
Exterior walls of a building require a parapet.
A parapet wall is not required for buildings with an area of 1000 sq ft or less.
Uppermost section of a parapet wall must have noncombustible faces extending 18 inches.
Maximum height of a parapet above roof-wall intersection is 30 inches.
Fire wall in a Group R-1 building must have a fire resistance rating of 3 hours.
Fire wall in a Group H-2 building requires a 4-hour fire resistance rating.
Openings in fire walls and barriers must not exceed 156 sq ft.
Smoke barriers require a minimum of 1 hour of fire resistance rating.
Floor fire door assemblies must display a label indicating the manufacturer, test standard, and fire resistance rating.
Shaft enclosures must be constructed as fire barriers.
Minimum fire resistance rating for a shaft enclosure is 2 hours.
Glazing that passes the hose stream test is marked with an 'H'.
Glazing meeting 450-degree temperature criteria for 30 minutes is marked with a 'T'.
Table 721.1 provides minimum protection for structural parts based on time periods for noncombustible insulating materials.
Table 722.2.1.1 applies to cast-in-place concrete walls.
Table 722.2.2.1 pertains to concrete floor and roof slabs.
Table 722.2.4 covers minimum dimensions for concrete columns.
Table 722.5.1(5) details fire resistance of concrete masonry protected steel columns.
Minimum fire door rating in corridor walls is 1/3.
Maximum area of exterior wall openings with a 6 ft fire separation distance (unprotected/sprinklered) is 25%.
Ceiling panels must be secured with wire if they cannot withstand 1 lb of upward pressure.

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Test your knowledge on fire and smoke protection features as outlined in Chapter 7 of the International Building Code. This quiz covers key compliance aspects for structural members, fire separation distances, and wall requirements. Challenge yourself to ensure you understand the critical fire safety measures in building design.