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What determines the exit requirements for a building?
What determines the exit requirements for a building?
- The total square footage of the building
- The number of floors in the building
- The occupant load that gives the largest number of persons (correct)
- The local fire department's regulations
What is the purpose of determining the occupant load for a building?
What is the purpose of determining the occupant load for a building?
- To ensure compliance with zoning regulations
- To calculate the building's energy efficiency
- To establish the required number and size of exits (correct)
- To set the maximum number of people allowed in the building
How are the exit requirements for a building calculated?
How are the exit requirements for a building calculated?
- Based on the local fire department's regulations
- Based on the total square footage of the building
- Based on the maximum occupant load (correct)
- Based on the number of floors in the building
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the exit requirements for a building?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the exit requirements for a building?
What is the main purpose of establishing exit requirements for a building?
What is the main purpose of establishing exit requirements for a building?
What is the primary factor used to determine the occupant load permitted in a building or portion thereof?
What is the primary factor used to determine the occupant load permitted in a building or portion thereof?
If a room has a floor area of 1,000 square feet and the unit area allowed per occupant is 20 square feet, what is the maximum occupant load for that room?
If a room has a floor area of 1,000 square feet and the unit area allowed per occupant is 20 square feet, what is the maximum occupant load for that room?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered when determining the occupant load for a building or portion thereof?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered when determining the occupant load for a building or portion thereof?
If a building has multiple uses or occupancies, how is the occupant load determined?
If a building has multiple uses or occupancies, how is the occupant load determined?
What is the purpose of establishing occupant load requirements in building codes?
What is the purpose of establishing occupant load requirements in building codes?
What is the occupant load threshold that requires posting the capacity of the room near the main exit?
What is the occupant load threshold that requires posting the capacity of the room near the main exit?
When is the occupant load required to be posted near the main exit from the room?
When is the occupant load required to be posted near the main exit from the room?
Where must the occupant load be posted when it exceeds 50 occupants and there are no fixed seats?
Where must the occupant load be posted when it exceeds 50 occupants and there are no fixed seats?
Which of the following is not a requirement for posting the occupant load when it exceeds 50 occupants?
Which of the following is not a requirement for posting the occupant load when it exceeds 50 occupants?
What is the purpose of posting the occupant load near the main exit when it exceeds 50 occupants?
What is the purpose of posting the occupant load near the main exit when it exceeds 50 occupants?
Flashcards
Exit Requirements Determination
Exit Requirements Determination
The occupant load that results in the highest number of people.
Purpose of Occupant Load Calculation
Purpose of Occupant Load Calculation
To figure out how many exits are needed and how big they should be.
Calculating Exit Requirements
Calculating Exit Requirements
They are based on the maximum possible number of people in the building.
Non-factor in Exit Requirements
Non-factor in Exit Requirements
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Main Purpose of Exit Requirements
Main Purpose of Exit Requirements
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Primary Factor for Occupant Load
Primary Factor for Occupant Load
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Occupant Load Calculation Example
Occupant Load Calculation Example
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Factor NOT Considered for Occupant Load
Factor NOT Considered for Occupant Load
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Occupant Load with Multiple Uses
Occupant Load with Multiple Uses
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Purpose of Occupant Load Requirements
Purpose of Occupant Load Requirements
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Occupant Load Posting Threshold
Occupant Load Posting Threshold
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When to Post Occupant Load
When to Post Occupant Load
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Location for Posting Occupant Load
Location for Posting Occupant Load
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