A ceiling that is part of a means of egress
must have the same fire-resistance rating as the walls
The means of egress capacity must be at least:
equal to the occupant load
Which of the following is an important life safety function of doors?
Separate occupants from the movement of fire, smoke, and other toxic gases
Which of the following BEST describes travel distance?
The total length of travel necessary to reach the protection of an exit
Which of the following will MOST likely make allowances for an occupancy when determining means of egress?
Automatic sprinkler systems
If they are to be useful during an emergency, all of the elements of a means of egress must be:
free from obstructions and combustible materials
The occupant load for a building or room is established:
during the plans review process
Which of the following is MOST likely to be a factor in means of egress issues for occupants?
Improperly designed or marked exits
Which of the following is the most common numerical factor used to determine the required width of the means of egress for stairways?
0.3 inches (7.62 mm) per person
Which of the following is the BEST example of an exit discharge?
Privately owned drive or alley that connects the exit to a public way
What information is required to determine occupant load?
Minimum width of each means of egress
Which type of locking hardware must have a built-in switch that directly supplies power to the lock?
Electromagnetically locked
Which of the following BEST determines the number of required exits?
Total exit capacity
Which of the following statements about fire escape stairs and new construction is MOST accurate?
They may not be used as any part of a means of egress
In certain occupancies, when may open stairs be used as part of the means of egress?
When the building has an automatic sprinkler system
Which of the following is a protected path consisting of exit components constructed of approved fire-resistance-rated assemblies?
Exit
In multistory structures, personnel can use the emergency notification system to alert occupants to exit in order of:
proximity to the emergency (or fire) floor.
In some jurisdictions, what is required for high-rise structures to control exiting the building?
Designated fire wardens
Illuminated exit signs must be positioned so that no point in the exit access is more than:
100 feet (30 m) from the nearest visible sign
Which regulation requires areas of refuge in some occupancies as a way to protect people who are mobility impaired?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Which of the following is a way to make the stair enclosure smokeproof?
Pressurize it
For a balcony, mezzanine, story, or portion thereof with an occupant load greater than 500 persons, the codes generally require:
a minimum of three separate exits.
Which of the following should an inspector look for in older buildings?
Concealed penetrations in the walls above decorative-type ceilings
In most cases, the codes require that there be _____ exits from any balcony, mezzanine, story, or portion thereof that has an occupant load of 500 persons or less.
at least two
How often should the auxiliary power supply and emergency lighting system be tested?
Monthly and annually