CFPS Building Life Safety Systems 3

Question 1

In an atrium building, which smoke management strategy uses large exhaust fans to remove smoke from the atrium space at a rate sufficient to keep the smoke layer above occupied floors?

Accepted Answer

Atrium exhaust

Answer

Atrium exhaust (also called smoke exhaust) removes hot gases and smoke from the top of the atrium to maintain a tenable smoke-free layer at lower levels.

Question 2

A door used as a means of egress must swing in the direction of egress travel when serving a room or area with an occupant load of at least how many persons?

Accepted Answer

50

Answer

Doors serving areas with an occupant load of 50 or more must swing in the direction of egress travel per IBC and NFPA 101.

Question 3

Which exit component provides a protected path of travel between a building's interior and a public way that is separated from the interior by rated construction?

Accepted Answer

Exit passageway

Answer

An exit passageway is a horizontal component of the exit system that is enclosed by fire-rated construction and connects to a public way.

Question 4

Under IBC, what minimum fire-resistance rating is required for exit enclosures (stairways) in buildings four or more stories in height?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

IBC requires exit enclosures in buildings four or more stories to have a minimum 2-hour fire-resistance rating.

Question 5

What term describes the systematic, controlled process of moving occupants from a building in danger to a safe location during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Staged evacuation

Answer

Staged evacuation involves moving occupants in phases—typically beginning with the fire floor and adjacent floors—rather than evacuating the entire building simultaneously.

CFPS (Certfied Fire Protection Specialist) Practice Test

CFPS (Certfied Fire Protection Specialist) Practice Test

CFPS Building Life Safety Systems 3