Code Compliance Flashcards

Under ADA Title III, existing public accommodations must remove architectural barriers when removal is:

Answer: Readily achievable

Title III requires existing facilities to remove barriers when that is readily achievable, meaning it can be done without much difficulty or expense.

How often does NFPA 96 require inspection of fire-suppression systems over commercial kitchen cooking equipment?

Answer: Every 6 months

NFPA 96 requires a qualified technician to inspect and service kitchen hood suppression systems semiannually.

After the initial acceptance test, how often should most fire dampers be inspected and tested in a non-hospital building under NFPA 80/105?

Answer: Every 4 years

Fire dampers are tested 1 year after installation and then every 4 years (every 6 years in hospitals).

The IBC requires panic hardware on egress doors with locks or latches in Group A and E occupancies when the occupant load reaches at least:

Answer: 50

IBC 1010.2.9 requires panic or fire exit hardware in Group A and E occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or more.

Which EPA rule requires certified firms and lead-safe work practices when renovations disturb paint in pre-1978 child-occupied facilities?

Answer: Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule

The EPA RRP Rule covers renovations that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.

Before demolishing or renovating a commercial building, which federal regulation requires a thorough asbestos inspection?

Answer: Asbestos NESHAP (40 CFR 61 Subpart M)

The asbestos NESHAP requires inspecting affected areas for asbestos before renovation or demolition.

Which standard sets the minimum requirements for a building water management program to reduce Legionella risk?

Answer: ASHRAE 188

ASHRAE 188 lays out risk management for Legionellosis in building water systems.