CFI Fire & Life Safety Codes 3

Question 1

NFPA 101 classifies a building story as a 'story above grade plane' when the floor is above grade plane by more than what percentage of the story's perimeter?

Accepted Answer

50%

Answer

A story is above grade plane when its floor is above grade plane for more than 50% of the total perimeter of that story.

Question 2

Under NFPA 13, a light hazard occupancy sprinkler system design requires a minimum density of how many gallons per minute per square foot?

Accepted Answer

0.10 gpm/sq ft

Answer

NFPA 13 requires a minimum design density of 0.10 gpm/sq ft for light hazard occupancies.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a required component of a fire safety and evacuation plan per IFC Section 404?

Accepted Answer

Automatic suppression system maintenance schedules

Answer

IFC Section 404 requires emergency procedures, egress routes, and occupant accounting but does not require suppression system maintenance schedules in the evacuation plan.

Question 4

According to NFPA 101, the travel distance to an exit in a business occupancy with sprinklers must not exceed:

Accepted Answer

200 feet

Answer

NFPA 101 allows a maximum travel distance of 200 feet to an exit in a sprinklered business occupancy.

Question 5

The IFC defines a 'hazardous material' threshold quantity triggering additional code requirements based on which two primary factors?

Accepted Answer

Physical hazard class and quantity stored

Answer

IFC hazardous material permit thresholds are based on the physical hazard class of the material and the quantity stored or used.

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CFI Fire & Life Safety Codes 3