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  1. Under the IBC, panic or fire exit hardware is required on egress doors with locks or latches in Group A and E occupancies that have an occupant load of at least:

    Answer: 50

    IBC 1010.2.9 requires panic hardware in Group A and E spaces with an occupant load of 50 or more, and in Group H.

  2. Under the IBC, what is the general maximum length of a dead-end corridor in an unsprinklered building?

    Answer: 20 feet

    The IBC limits dead-end corridors to 20 feet in general, with 50 feet allowed in certain sprinklered occupancies.

  3. When two exits are required in an unsprinklered building, they must be separated by at least what fraction of the overall diagonal of the area served?

    Answer: One-half

    IBC 1007.1.1 requires one-half the overall diagonal, reduced to one-third in buildings with full sprinkler protection.

  4. Under the IBC, means of egress illumination must provide at least what average light level at the walking surface while the building is occupied?

    Answer: 1 footcandle

    The IBC requires egress illumination of at least 1 footcandle at the walking surface.

  5. Under the IBC, what is the maximum riser height and minimum tread depth for most commercial stairways?

    Answer: 7 inches riser, 11 inches tread

    IBC 1011.5.2 sets a 7-inch maximum riser and 11-inch minimum tread, while the IRC allows 7-3/4 and 10 inches for dwellings.

  6. Under NFPA 10, what is the maximum travel distance to a portable fire extinguisher for ordinary (Class A) hazards?

    Answer: 75 feet

    NFPA 10 limits travel distance to Class A extinguishers to 75 feet.

  7. Which NFPA standard covers safeguarding construction, alteration, and demolition operations?

    Answer: NFPA 241

    NFPA 241 covers fire safety during construction, alteration, and demolition.

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