IBC Means of Egress 3

Question 1

Under IBC Section 1028.1, what is the maximum percentage of required exits that may discharge through the level of exit discharge (e.g., a lobby)?

Accepted Answer

50%

Answer

25%

Answer

75%

Answer

100%

Question 2

What is the minimum number of exits required for a building story with an occupant load exceeding 1,000 persons per IBC Table 1006.3.3?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

2

Answer

3

Answer

5

Question 3

Per IBC Section 1010.1.7, an exterior floor or landing at a means of egress door shall not be lower than the top of the threshold by more than how much?

Accepted Answer

1/2 inch

Answer

1/4 inch

Answer

3/4 inch

Answer

1 inch

Question 4

What is the maximum riser height permitted for stairways in a means of egress under IBC Section 1011.5.2?

Accepted Answer

7 inches

Answer

6 inches

Answer

7.75 inches

Answer

8 inches

Question 5

Under IBC Section 1009.1, how many accessible means of egress must be provided from an accessible space when a building story has two or more required exits?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

One

Answer

Three

Answer

Equal to the total number of required exits

Question 6

What is the minimum required depth in the direction of travel for a landing at a means of egress door per IBC Section 1010.1.4?

Accepted Answer

44 inches

Answer

32 inches

Answer

36 inches

Answer

60 inches

Question 7

Under IBC Section 1003.5, a walking surface within a means of egress is classified as a ramp when its slope exceeds which ratio?

Accepted Answer

1:20

Answer

1:12

Answer

1:16

Answer

1:48