CCI Building Codes & Standards 2

Question 1

Under the IBC, what is the maximum allowable floor area for a single-story Type VB construction building with no sprinkler system used as a business occupancy (Group B)?

Accepted Answer

19,000 sq ft

Answer

IBC Table 506.2 limits a single-story, non-sprinklered Type VB Group B occupancy to 19,000 sq ft of allowable floor area.

Question 2

Which ASTM standard governs the standard specification for ready-mixed concrete?

Accepted Answer

ASTM C94

Answer

ASTM C94 is the Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete, covering mixing, delivery, and uniformity requirements.

Question 3

The IBC requires a handrail on at least one side of a stair when the stair has how many or more risers?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

IBC Section 1012.1 requires handrails on stairs with four or more risers.

Question 4

Which code body publishes the National Electrical Code (NEC) adopted by most US jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Answer

The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) is published by the National Fire Protection Association and is the basis for electrical installation requirements nationwide.

Question 5

Under the IBC, a building's 'occupant load' for egress design is primarily determined by:

Accepted Answer

Dividing the occupiable floor area by the applicable occupant load factor

Answer

IBC Section 1004.1 requires occupant load to be calculated by dividing the floor area by the occupant load factor from Table 1004.5.

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CCI Building Codes & Standards 2