F04 Exit and Egress Requirements 2

Question 1

What type of door hardware is required on exit doors in places of assembly to allow emergency egress?

Accepted Answer

Panic hardware (push bar) or fire exit hardware

Answer

Deadbolt locks operable with a key from either side

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Chain locks that can be cut by emergency responders

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Electronic locks with a timed 10-second delay

Question 2

How many exits are typically required for an assembly space with an occupant load between 501 and 1,000 persons?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

5

Question 3

Which situation would require a fireguard to immediately stop an assembly event?

Accepted Answer

A required exit is blocked and cannot be immediately cleared

Answer

An exit sign bulb is flickering but remains functional

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Occupant load is exactly at the posted maximum

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The sprinkler system is undergoing a routine monthly test

Question 4

Under NYC regulations, exit signs must generally be visible from what maximum distance?

Accepted Answer

100 feet

Answer

50 feet

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75 feet

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150 feet

Question 5

What must be maintained clear at all times in aisles and passageways leading to exits during an assembly?

Accepted Answer

The full unobstructed width required for the occupant load

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A minimum 18-inch clearance for emergency responder access

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At least 50% of the aisle width at all times

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Only the center path; items may be placed along the edges

Question 6

What is the minimum width of an exit access aisle serving 50 or more persons in a place of assembly?

Accepted Answer

44 inches

Answer

28 inches

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36 inches

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60 inches

Question 7

What is the primary function of an 'exit access' component in the means of egress?

Accepted Answer

The portion of egress from the occupied space to the entrance of an exit

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The fire-rated enclosure surrounding a protected stairway

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The outdoor pathway from the building to the public street

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The sprinkler-protected vestibule immediately outside exit doors