CCI Fire Protection & Life Safety 2

Question 1

What is the minimum required width for a means of egress corridor serving an occupant load greater than 50 in a business occupancy under IBC?

Accepted Answer

44 inches

Answer

IBC requires a minimum corridor width of 44 inches when serving an occupant load greater than 50 persons.

Question 2

A Class II standpipe system is designed to be used by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Building occupants using 1.5-inch hose stations

Answer

Class II standpipe systems provide 1.5-inch hose stations intended for use by building occupants during initial fire attack.

Question 3

Under NFPA 72, a fire alarm control panel must be located in an area that maintains a temperature between:

Accepted Answer

40°F and 100°F

Answer

NFPA 72 requires fire alarm control panels to be installed in areas maintained between 40°F and 100°F to ensure reliable operation.

Question 4

What type of fire suppression system uses a deluge valve and open sprinkler heads?

Accepted Answer

Deluge system

Answer

A deluge system uses open sprinkler heads and a deluge valve that opens upon detection, flooding all heads simultaneously.

Question 5

Which NFPA standard governs the installation of fire doors and other opening protectives?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 80

Answer

NFPA 80 (Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives) governs the installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire doors.

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