BC Ch. 14 Definitions

Mall and Building Terminology

• Anchor Stores are large stores, often department stores, attached to the mall with independent exits.
• Atria refer to large open spaces within a building connecting multiple floors.
• Covered Malls are single buildings enclosing various tenants with openings to the mall.
• Exit Passageways are hallways and corridors serving as exit components, aligned with NFPA 101 regulations.

Construction and Fire Safety Terms

• Brick Nogging is the use of brick and mortar filling between studs, acting as a makeshift fire barrier.
• Calcination is the deterioration of a product from exposure to high temperatures.
• Cold Smoke describes smoke that falls downward, often leading to hazardous conditions during a fire.
• Early Suppression/Fast Response (ESFR) refers to fast-response sprinklers designed for high-challenge fire hazards.

Hazardous Material Regulations

• A Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) lists materials, hazards, and quantities of hazardous products in a building.
• A Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) explains safe storage and use of hazardous materials.
• Control Areas refer to designated spaces within a building where hazardous materials are stored or handled according to regulations.

Storage Solutions

• Idle Pallet Storage involves pallets without products, utilized when not in active use.
• In-rack Sprinklers are designed for fire control within storage racks where overhead sprinklers may be insufficient.
• Solid Piles consist of either box-on-box or pallet-load storage methods.

Environmental and Atmospheric Concepts

• An Inversion Layer is a warm air layer above colder air, affecting weather stability.
• Lapse describes the temperature decrease as height increases in atmospheric conditions.
• The Stack Effect results from temperature differences driving density changes in air within a building.

Fire Safety Protocol

• The acronym RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish, a protocol for responding to fires.
• Passive Fire Protection involves materials applied to surfaces to protect against thermal effects.
• A Smoke Barrier is a continuous membrane that restricts smoke movement, potentially with a fire resistance rating.

Building Features and Design

• An Open Office Plan uses low-height partitions for creating personal space in a large room.
• Ship’s Ladders are completely vertical stairs no wider than 24 inches (61 cm).
• Transoms are operable windows above doorways, facilitating ventilation from hallways.

Additional Definitions

• A Proscenium Arch and Wall separates the audience from the performance area on stage.
• Tuned-Mass Dampers are heavy weights used to counteract wind-induced oscillations in buildings.
• A Platform is a raised area for diverse events, without added decorative elements.

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