CFI Means of Egress Requirements 2

Question 1

Under NFPA 101, what is the minimum required ceiling height in a means of egress corridor?

Accepted Answer

7 ft 6 in

Answer

NFPA 101 requires a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft 6 in (2285 mm) throughout the means of egress.

Question 2

Which component of the means of egress is defined as the portion that leads from the exit discharge to the public way?

Accepted Answer

Exit discharge

Answer

Exit discharge is the portion of the means of egress between the termination of an exit and a public way.

Question 3

A fire inspector finds that a stairway serving as an exit has a riser height of 8.5 inches. Under NFPA 101, this is:

Accepted Answer

A violation — maximum riser height is 8 in

Answer

NFPA 101 limits exit stair riser height to a maximum of 8 inches (203 mm); 8.5 inches exceeds this limit.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a refuge area (area of rescue assistance) in a means of egress?

Accepted Answer

To provide a protected space for persons unable to use stairs to await evacuation assistance

Answer

Areas of rescue assistance provide a temporarily safe location where persons with mobility impairments can wait for evacuation assistance.

Question 5

Under NFPA 101, corridor width must be sufficient to accommodate the occupant load, but the absolute minimum corridor width in most occupancies is:

Accepted Answer

44 in

Answer

NFPA 101 sets a general minimum corridor width of 44 inches (1120 mm) for most occupancy types.

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