Timed Exam 1-20 What is the REQUIRED SEPARATION OF OCCUPANCIES (HOURS) between a Group A and Group M. The Buildings are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. NP (Not Permitted)
Timed Exam 1-21 The maximum distance of travel from any point within a mall to an exit shall not exceed ____________________.
A. 50 feet
B. 100 feet
C. 150 feet
D. 200 feet
Timed Exam 1-22 What is the minimum normal weight concrete cover in inches that will provide a Fire-Resistance Rating of 3 hours for a W6 x 16 structural shape steel column.
A. 1 inch
B. 2 inches
C. 2.5 inches
D. 3.5 inches
E. none of these
Timed Exam 1-23 Where a fire wall also separates occupancies that are required to be separated by a fire barrierwall, the __________________________________ requirements of each separation shall apply.
A. most restrictive
B. least restrictive
C. most cost effective
D. most fire resistive
Timed Exam 1-24 A basement shall be considered as a story above grade plane where the finished surface of the floor above the basement is:
A. More than 6 feet above grade plane
B. More than 6 feet above the finished ground level for more than 50 percent of the total building perimeter
C. More than 12 feet above the finished ground level at any point.
D. A or C
E. Any of the above
Timed Exam 1-25 The period of time that an opening protective will maintain the ability to confine a fire as determined by tests prescribed in Section 715. Ratings are stated in hours or minutes.
A. Fire Protection Rating
B. Fire Barrier Time
C. Firestop Time
D. Fireblocking Time
Timed Exam 1-26 In conventional light-frame construction, exterior gable end walls, braced wall panel sheathing in the top story shall be extended and fastened to roof framing where the spacing between parallel exterior braced wall lines is greater than ____________. Exceptions ignored.
A. 25 feet (7 670 mm)
B. 40 feet (120192 mm)
C. 50 feet (15 240 mm)
D. 60 feet (18 288 mm)
Timed Exam 1-27 In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional light-frame construction, in nonbearing walls and partitions, studs shall be spaced not more than ___________ inches o.c. and are permitted to be set with the long dimension parallel to the wall.
A. 19.2
B. 24
C. 28
D. 32
Timed Exam 1-28 Smoke barriers shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than ____________. Exceptions ignored.
A. 20 minutes
B. 1-hour
C. No fire-resistance rating
D. 2-hours
Timed Exam 1-29 In radio and television transmitting stations the provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for power supply, the installations of towers and antennas.
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 1-30 Landing length in the direction of travel in Groups R-3 and U and within individual units of Group R-2 need not exceed _________________________________.
A. 36 inches (914 mm)
B. 40 inches (1016 mm)
C. 44 inches (1118 mm)
D. 48 inches (1219 mm)
Timed Exam 1-31 In buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of conventional light-frame construction bearing and exterior wall studs shall be capped with double top plates installed to provide overlapping at corners and at intersections with other partitions. End joints in double top plates shall be offset at least _________ inches, and shall be nailed with not less than eight 16d face nails on each side of the joint. Exception ignored.
A. 24
B. 36
C. 48
D. 60
Timed Exam 1-32 If the circumstances require, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall designate a ___________ registered design professional in responsible charge who shall perform the duties required of the original registered design professional in responsible charge. The building official shall be notified in writing by the owner if the registered design professional in responsible charge is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties.
A. UL
B. building inspector as the
C. general contractor
D. substitute
Timed Exam 1-33 Ducts and air transfer openings. Ducts and air transfer openings shall _____________ fire walls. Exceptions ignored.
A. not penetrate
B. be allowed in
C. be fireblocked in
D. be of non-combustible materials in
Timed Exam 1-34 In Type I and II construction, The use of combustible piping materials shall be permitted when installed in accordance with the limitations of the _____________________________________________________________.
A. International Mechanical Code and the International Plumbing Code
B. UBC
C. NFPA
D. Plumbing Pipe Association of America
Timed Exam 1-35 For exterior walls with a horizontal fire separation distance greater than _____________, the joint system is required to be tested for interior fire exposure only.
A. 20 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 5 feet