CFI Plan Review & Permitting 4

Question 1

A building owner applies for a permit to convert a Group B office building to a Group I-2 nursing home. Which area of plan review becomes most critical?

Accepted Answer

Occupant load, egress capacity, fire protection systems, and construction type for the new occupancy

Answer

A change of occupancy to Group I-2 triggers review of all life safety systems for the more stringent requirements applicable to institutional occupancies housing non-ambulatory residents.

Question 2

When reviewing a fire alarm system submittal for a new school, the inspector notes the plans do not show notification appliance coverage in restrooms. What should the inspector do?

Accepted Answer

Reject the plans and require coverage per NFPA 72 audibility and visible notification requirements

Answer

NFPA 72 requires audible and visible notification in all areas of a building, including restrooms, to ensure all occupants receive evacuation notification.

Question 3

A permit application for a new gasoline dispensing station (fuel canopy) requires review. Which standard governs the fire protection and safety requirements for this facility?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 30A

Answer

NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, directly governs gasoline dispensing stations including canopy construction and fire safety requirements.

Question 4

During plan review, an inspector finds that a proposed exit corridor is 42 inches wide but will serve an occupant load of 250 people. What is the concern?

Accepted Answer

The corridor width may be insufficient to handle the required egress capacity for 250 occupants

Answer

Required egress width is calculated based on occupant load; 250 occupants may require more than 42 inches of corridor width depending on the applicable egress width factor.

Question 5

A plan reviewer finds that a new warehouse proposes using in-rack sprinklers for high-piled storage. Which NFPA standard should be primarily referenced for the in-rack system design requirements?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 13

Answer

NFPA 13 contains the design requirements for in-rack sprinkler systems used to protect high-piled storage commodities.

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CFI Plan Review & Permitting 4