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Means of Egress Requirements Flashcards

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  1. An exit sign must be visible from how far away under NFPA 101, assuming 6-inch high letters?

    Answer: 100 ft

    NFPA 101 requires exit signs with 6-inch high letters to be legible from at least 100 feet under normal lighting conditions.

  2. Which type of exit enclosure provides a protected path of travel connecting exits on different levels of a building without requiring occupants to pass through the building's interior?

    Answer: Exit passageway

    An exit passageway is a protected horizontal or slightly inclined path of travel forming part of the exit, separated from the building interior by fire-rated construction.

  3. In a business occupancy, NFPA 101 sets a maximum exit access travel distance of:

    Answer: 200 ft (unsprinklered) / 300 ft (sprinklered)

    NFPA 101 allows 200 ft travel distance in unsprinklered business occupancies and 300 ft in sprinklered business occupancies.

  4. A fire inspector observes that a stairwell door closer is broken and the door stands open. The primary code concern is:

    Answer: Loss of the stair enclosure's smoke and fire barrier function

    Exit stair enclosures must self-close to maintain their fire-rated barrier function; a propped-open door compromises both smoke and fire separation.

  5. Under NFPA 101, a horizontal exit must be protected by a fire wall or fire barrier with a minimum fire resistance rating of:

    Answer: 2 hours

    Horizontal exits must be separated by a 2-hour fire-rated barrier to provide adequate protection for the occupants who cross into the refuge area.

  6. When calculating the occupant load for means of egress design in an office space, which occupant load factor is used per NFPA 101?

    Answer: 150 gross sq ft per person

    NFPA 101 assigns an occupant load factor of 150 gross sq ft per person for business (office) occupancies.

  7. Which of the following represents a permissible locking arrangement for a main entrance/exit door in a business occupancy during business hours under NFPA 101?

    Answer: Delayed-egress lock with a 15-second maximum delay

    Delayed-egress locking systems are permitted by NFPA 101 where allowed by the occupancy chapter, with a maximum 15-second delay and alarm initiation.