CFPS Building Life Safety Systems 2

Question 1

Under NFPA 101, which occupancy classification requires the most stringent egress requirements due to occupants being unable to self-evacuate?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare occupancy

Answer

Healthcare occupancies have the most stringent egress requirements because patients may be bedridden or otherwise incapable of self-evacuation.

Question 2

What is the maximum travel distance to a stairwell exit door in a non-sprinklered high-rise office building per IBC requirements?

Accepted Answer

250 feet

Answer

IBC limits travel distance in non-sprinklered business occupancies to 250 feet to the nearest exit.

Question 3

A two-hour fire-rated corridor is required in which of the following building scenarios?

Accepted Answer

A non-sprinklered healthcare occupancy with sleeping rooms

Answer

Non-sprinklered healthcare occupancies with sleeping areas require two-hour fire-rated corridors to protect non-ambulatory occupants.

Question 4

Which system component is responsible for maintaining positive pressure in a stairwell to prevent smoke infiltration during a fire?

Accepted Answer

Stairwell pressurization system

Answer

Stairwell pressurization systems supply air to create a pressure differential that prevents smoke from entering the stairwell.

Question 5

Under NFPA 72, which notification appliance characteristic is defined as the minimum sound level required to awaken sleeping occupants?

Accepted Answer

75 dB at the pillow

Answer

NFPA 72 requires audible notification appliances to produce a minimum of 75 dB at the pillow level to awaken sleeping occupants.

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