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Fire Protection & Life Safety Flashcards

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  1. Which NFPA standard covers the installation of sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings?

    Answer: NFPA 13D

    NFPA 13D covers the installation of sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes.

  2. A construction inspector observes that penetrating items through a 2-hour fire-rated floor assembly have no firestopping installed. Which code action is most appropriate?

    Answer: Issue a stop-work order and require firestopping per an approved system

    Penetrations through fire-rated assemblies must be protected with an approved firestopping system; a stop-work order is appropriate until the deficiency is corrected.

  3. Under NFPA 13, what is the maximum spacing allowed between standard spray upright or pendent sprinklers in a light hazard occupancy?

    Answer: 15 feet

    NFPA 13 limits the maximum spacing between sprinklers to 15 feet in light hazard occupancies.

  4. Emergency lighting systems must provide a minimum of how many foot-candles at the floor level along the path of egress?

    Answer: 1 foot-candle

    IBC and NFPA 101 require emergency lighting to provide a minimum average of 1 foot-candle at the floor level along the egress path.

  5. In construction of a high-rise building, at what height does IBC typically trigger high-rise building requirements?

    Answer: Over 75 feet above lowest level of fire department vehicle access

    IBC defines a high-rise building as one with an occupied floor more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

  6. A smoke detector installed in a return air plenum must be listed for which specific application?

    Answer: Duct smoke detection

    Smoke detectors installed in HVAC ducts or plenums must be listed specifically for duct smoke detection per NFPA 72 and NFPA 90A.

  7. What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for the enclosure of an exit stairway in a building four stories in height?

    Answer: 2 hours

    IBC requires exit enclosures connecting four or more stories to have a minimum 2-hour fire-resistance rating.