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An institutional occupancy is typically considered Group ____
An institutional occupancy is typically considered Group ____
I
A Group ______ occupancy is the general classification for miscellaneous and utility structures.
A Group ______ occupancy is the general classification for miscellaneous and utility structures.
U
Accessory religious educational rooms need not be considered separate occupancies where the occupant load is less than ______ occupants.
Accessory religious educational rooms need not be considered separate occupancies where the occupant load is less than ______ occupants.
100
An accessory assembly area may be classified as a Group B occupancy where the floor area is a maximum of ______ square feet.
An accessory assembly area may be classified as a Group B occupancy where the floor area is a maximum of ______ square feet.
In a Group E middle school, an assembly area associated with the Group E shall be separated at what minimum level from the remainder of the school building?
In a Group E middle school, an assembly area associated with the Group E shall be separated at what minimum level from the remainder of the school building?
Which of the following uses is typically considered a Group A-4 occupancy?
Which of the following uses is typically considered a Group A-4 occupancy?
Which of the following uses is not considered a Group B occupancy?
Which of the following uses is not considered a Group B occupancy?
The gaming floor of a casino shall be classified as a Group _____ occupancy.
The gaming floor of a casino shall be classified as a Group _____ occupancy.
Group ______ occupancy classification is to be assigned to a facility where combustible dusts are generated in a manner that creates a fire explosion hazard.
Group ______ occupancy classification is to be assigned to a facility where combustible dusts are generated in a manner that creates a fire explosion hazard.
A foster-care facility providing care on a 24-hour basis to six or more infants/toddlers (2½ years of or less) is classified as a Group _______ occupancy.
A foster-care facility providing care on a 24-hour basis to six or more infants/toddlers (2½ years of or less) is classified as a Group _______ occupancy.
Prior to any permitted increases, the maximum allowable quantity per control area of Class IB flammable liquid permitted in a storage condition in a one-story Group F-1 occupancy is ____ gallons.
Prior to any permitted increases, the maximum allowable quantity per control area of Class IB flammable liquid permitted in a storage condition in a one-story Group F-1 occupancy is ____ gallons.
A facility used for supervised custodial care and housing more than 16 persons is classified as a Group _____ occupancy.
A facility used for supervised custodial care and housing more than 16 persons is classified as a Group _____ occupancy.
Which one of the following uses is not considered a Group M occupancy?
Which one of the following uses is not considered a Group M occupancy?
A fraternity house with 40 occupants is considered a Group ______ occupancy.
A fraternity house with 40 occupants is considered a Group ______ occupancy.
Which one of the following facilities with 12 residents living in a supervised environment and receiving custodial would not be considered a Group R-4 occupancy?
Which one of the following facilities with 12 residents living in a supervised environment and receiving custodial would not be considered a Group R-4 occupancy?
Which of the following uses is not considered a Group S-2 occupancy?
Which of the following uses is not considered a Group S-2 occupancy?
A food processing establishment not associated with a restaurant or similar dining facility is classified as a Group B occupancy where it is a maximum of ______ square feet in floor area.
A food processing establishment not associated with a restaurant or similar dining facility is classified as a Group B occupancy where it is a maximum of ______ square feet in floor area.
A manufacturing facility utilizing highly toxic materials exceeding the maximum allowable quantities set forth in Table 307.1(2) is considered a _____ occupancy.
A manufacturing facility utilizing highly toxic materials exceeding the maximum allowable quantities set forth in Table 307.1(2) is considered a _____ occupancy.
Aerosol storage buildings shall be classified as Group _____ occupancy when constructed in accordance with the International Fire Code.
Aerosol storage buildings shall be classified as Group _____ occupancy when constructed in accordance with the International Fire Code.
Owner-occupied lodging houses are permitted to be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code where there are a maximum of ______ guest rooms.
Owner-occupied lodging houses are permitted to be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code where there are a maximum of ______ guest rooms.
Where training and skill development use occurs in other than school or academic program, it is classified as a(n) Group ____ occupancy.
Where training and skill development use occurs in other than school or academic program, it is classified as a(n) Group ____ occupancy.
A congregate living facility (transient) with an occupant load of 8 persons is to be classified as a Group _____ occupancy.
A congregate living facility (transient) with an occupant load of 8 persons is to be classified as a Group _____ occupancy.
By definition, a transient dwelling unit or sleeping unit has a maximum occupancy period of _____ days.
By definition, a transient dwelling unit or sleeping unit has a maximum occupancy period of _____ days.
Unless protected by an automatic sprinkler system, what is the minimum required fire separation between a 350-square-foot laundry room and the manufacturing building it is incidental to?
Unless protected by an automatic sprinkler system, what is the minimum required fire separation between a 350-square-foot laundry room and the manufacturing building it is incidental to?
What minimum level of incidental use protection is required for an incinerator room located in a manufacturing facility?
What minimum level of incidental use protection is required for an incinerator room located in a manufacturing facility?
What minimum level of incidental use protection is required for a chemistry laboratory/classroom in a high school?
What minimum level of incidental use protection is required for a chemistry laboratory/classroom in a high school?
Where an automatic sprinkler system without a fire barrier is utilized for the protection of incidental use areas, what minimum level of separation is required?
Where an automatic sprinkler system without a fire barrier is utilized for the protection of incidental use areas, what minimum level of separation is required?
Aggregate accessory occupancies are limited to a maximum floor area of _____ of area of the story in which they are located.
Aggregate accessory occupancies are limited to a maximum floor area of _____ of area of the story in which they are located.
Any accessory occupancy area classified as a Group ______ occupancy must always be separated by a fire barrier and/or horizontal assembly from other occupancy buildings.
Any accessory occupancy area classified as a Group ______ occupancy must always be separated by a fire barrier and/or horizontal assembly from other occupancy buildings.
Where the provisions for nonseparated occupancies are used for a mixed-occupancy building, the most restrictive ____ requirements shall apply to the nonseparated uses.
Where the provisions for nonseparated occupancies are used for a mixed-occupancy building, the most restrictive ____ requirements shall apply to the nonseparated uses.
Where the provisions for separated occupancies are used for a nonsprinklered mixed-occupancy building, the minimum separation between a Group A-2 and Group B occupancy shall be a ____.
Where the provisions for separated occupancies are used for a nonsprinklered mixed-occupancy building, the minimum separation between a Group A-2 and Group B occupancy shall be a ____.
Where the provisions for separated occupancies are used for a sprinklered mixed-occupancy building, the minimum separation between a Group H-2 and Group F-1 occupancy shall be a ____.
Where the provisions for separated occupancies are used for a sprinklered mixed-occupancy building, the minimum separation between a Group H-2 and Group F-1 occupancy shall be a ____.
Where the provisions for separated occupancies are utilized for a fully sprinklered building housing both a Group A-2 occupancy and a Group R-1 occupancy, the minimum required separation between the two occupancies shall be a ____.
Where the provisions for separated occupancies are utilized for a fully sprinklered building housing both a Group A-2 occupancy and a Group R-1 occupancy, the minimum required separation between the two occupancies shall be a ____.
Under the provisions for separated occupancies, what is the minimum hourly fire-resistance-rated separation required between Group F-1 occupancy and a Group S-1 occupancy where located in a nonsprinklered building?
Under the provisions for separated occupancies, what is the minimum hourly fire-resistance-rated separation required between Group F-1 occupancy and a Group S-1 occupancy where located in a nonsprinklered building?
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Study Notes
Institutional and Miscellaneous Occupancies
- Institutional occupancy corresponds to Group I.
- Group U occupancy is designated for miscellaneous and utility structures.
Accessory Occupancies and Assembly Areas
- Accessory religious educational rooms can remain as one occupancy if the load is below 100 occupants.
- Accessory assembly areas may be classified as Group B if the maximum floor area does not exceed 749 square feet.
Educational and Recreational Facilities
- In a Group E middle school, assembly areas don't require separation from the main building.
- Indoor hockey arenas fit under Group A-4 occupancy classification.
Commercial and Mixed Occupancies
- A convenience store is not classified as Group B occupancy.
- The gaming floor of a casino is categorized as Group A-2 occupancy.
Special Occupancy Classifications
- Facilities generating combustible dusts create a fire hazard and fall under Group H-2.
- A foster-care facility caring for six or more infants/toddlers fits into Group E occupancy.
Storage and Manufacturing Classifications
- The maximum allowable quantity of Class IB flammable liquid in a one-story Group F-1 occupancy is 120 gallons.
- Custodial care facilities for more than 16 persons are classified as Group I-1 occupancy.
- Highly toxic material manufacturing facilities exceeding limits are classified as Group H-4.
Temporary and Accessory Occupancies
- Fraternity houses with 40 occupants are designated as Group R-2 occupancy.
- A detoxification facility with 12 residents is not classified as Group R-4.
- Stables do not classify as Group S-2 occupancy.
Food Processing and Lodging
- Food processing establishments not associated with dining are classified as Group B if floor area is up to 2500 square feet.
- Owner-occupied lodging houses can build under the International Residential Code with a maximum of 5 guest rooms.
Training and Living Facilities
- Training or skill development areas outside a school context are classified as Group B occupancy.
- A transient living facility with 8 persons is categorized as Group R-3 occupancy.
Fire Separation and Protection
- Transient dwelling units have a maximum occupancy period of 30 days.
- Minimum fire separation for a 350-square-foot laundry room and an incidental manufacturing building is a 1-hour fire barrier.
- An incinerator room needs a two-hour separation plus an automatic sprinkler system for protection.
Laboratories and Incidental Use Areas
- Chemistry laboratories/classrooms require either a 1-hour fire barrier or an automatic sprinkler system.
- Automatic sprinkler use without a fire barrier mandates construction that resists smoke passage.
Accessory Occupancy Limitations
- Aggregate accessory occupancies can occupy up to 10% of the area's story.
- Group H accessory areas must always be separated from other occupancies by a fire barrier.
Mixed Occupancy Separations
- Non-separated occupancies follow the most restrictive Chapter 9 fire protection requirements.
- Mixed-occupancy buildings must maintain a 2-hour fire barrier between Group A-2 and Group B when nonsprinklered.
- A fully sprinklered building requires a 1-hour fire barrier between Group A-2 and Group R-1 occupancies.
Fire Resistance Ratings
- Nonsprinklered buildings have no separation requirement between Group F-1 and Group S-1 occupancies, reflecting a zero-hour fire resistance rating.
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