CFM CFM Life Safety & Egress Systems

Question 1

According to NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, what is the minimum clear width required for a means of egress corridor serving an occupant load greater than 50?

Accepted Answer

44 inches

Answer

28 inches

Answer

36 inches

Answer

60 inches

Question 2

What is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a business occupancy that is fully sprinklered per NFPA 101?

Accepted Answer

200 feet

Answer

100 feet

Answer

150 feet

Answer

300 feet

Question 3

An exit access, exit, and exit discharge are the three components of a means of egress. Which component begins where the exit access ends and ends at the exit discharge?

Accepted Answer

Exit

Answer

Exit access corridor

Answer

Stairway enclosure lobby

Answer

Vestibule

Question 4

Exit signs must be illuminated to a minimum surface value of how many foot-candles per NFPA 101?

Accepted Answer

1 foot-candle

Answer

5 foot-candles

Answer

10 foot-candles

Answer

15 foot-candles

Question 5

Under NFPA 101, what is the maximum height of the bottom of an exit sign above the finished floor?

Accepted Answer

8 feet

Answer

5 feet

Answer

7 feet

Answer

10 feet

Question 6

A fire marshal notices a door in a required means of egress has been equipped with a padlock. This condition violates the NFPA 101 requirement that egress doors must:

Accepted Answer

Open from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge

Answer

Swing in the direction of egress travel for occupant loads over 50

Answer

Have a minimum 90-minute fire rating

Answer

Be equipped with automatic closing devices