ICC Security Principles and Practices 2

Question 1

Under ICC security codes, which type of glazing is required in hazardous locations such as glass doors and sidelights adjacent to doors?

Accepted Answer

Safety glazing material

Answer

ICC codes require safety glazing material in hazardous locations to reduce injury risk from breakage.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a security zone in an ICC-compliant building design?

Accepted Answer

To separate areas with different security levels and control access between them

Answer

Security zones create controlled boundaries between areas of differing sensitivity or access levels.

Question 3

According to ICC standards, what minimum door hardware resistance is typically required for exterior doors in high-security occupancies?

Accepted Answer

Deadbolt locks with a minimum 1-inch throw

Answer

High-security exterior doors require deadbolts with at least a 1-inch throw for adequate resistance to forced entry.

Question 4

In ICC building security guidelines, CPTED stands for:

Accepted Answer

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Answer

CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) is an approach that uses design to reduce crime opportunities.

Question 5

Which egress component must remain unlocked from the inside during business hours under ICC life safety and security provisions?

Accepted Answer

Exit doors serving as required means of egress

Answer

Required egress exit doors must be operable from the inside without a key or special knowledge to protect occupant safety.

(ICC) International Code Council Practice Test