IBC Means of Egress 2

Question 1

According to IBC Table 1005.1, what is the minimum width per occupant (egress capacity factor) for stairways?

Accepted Answer

0.3 inch per occupant

Answer

0.1 inch per occupant

Answer

0.2 inch per occupant

Answer

0.4 inch per occupant

Question 2

What is the maximum exit access travel distance permitted in a fully sprinklered Group A (assembly) occupancy per IBC Table 1017.2?

Accepted Answer

250 feet

Answer

150 feet

Answer

200 feet

Answer

300 feet

Question 3

When two exit access doorways are required from a room, IBC Section 1007.1.1 requires they be separated by at least what fraction of the room's maximum overall diagonal dimension?

Accepted Answer

One-half

Answer

One-quarter

Answer

One-third

Answer

Two-thirds

Question 4

What is the maximum dead-end corridor length permitted in a non-sprinklered building under IBC Section 1020.4?

Accepted Answer

20 feet

Answer

30 feet

Answer

40 feet

Answer

50 feet

Question 5

What is the minimum illumination level at the floor of a means of egress required by IBC Section 1008.2.1?

Accepted Answer

1 foot-candle

Answer

0.5 foot-candle

Answer

2 foot-candles

Answer

5 foot-candles

Question 6

How many exits are required for a story with an occupant load between 501 and 1,000 persons in a Group M (mercantile) occupancy per IBC Table 1006.3.3?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

5

Question 7

What is the maximum common path of egress travel permitted in a fully sprinklered Group B (business) occupancy per IBC Table 1006.2.1?

Accepted Answer

100 feet

Answer

75 feet

Answer

125 feet

Answer

150 feet