Chapter 4

Question 2

In Type I construction, all structural members possess a _____ fire-resistance rating.

Answer 2

high

Question 3

Every structure is composed of basic building elements including:

Answer 3

floor and roof construction.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an institutional occupancy?

Answer 4

Correctional facility

Question 5

What can reduce the fire-resistance rating requirements for mixed-use occupancies?

Answer 5

Automatic fire suppression systems

Question 6

Factory and industrial occupancies are broken down into subdivisions based on:

Answer 6

purposes and hazards.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a common Type III structure?

Answer 7

Apartment buildings

Question 8

A duplex would be classified as _____ by NFPA®.

Answer 8

a one- and two-family dwelling

Question 9

Nonseparated occupancies are buildings or portions of buildings that have _____ occupancy use(s).

Answer 9

two or more

Question 10

Type IV structures are referred to as:

Answer 10

heavy-timber construction.

Question 11

_____ restrict(s) combinations of occupancies in high-hazard occupancy situations.

Answer 11

Canadian codes

Question 12

Occupancy classifications were established because certain occupancies have higher:

Answer 12

fire loads.

Question 13

What kind of doors must be used for incidental-use areas?

Answer 13

Self-closing

Question 14

Medical offices are considered _____ occupancies.

Answer 14

business

Question 15

Which of the following BWEST describes an accessory occupancy?

Answer 15

It is subsidiary to the main occupancy.

Question 16

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is an example of a third-party organization that develops:

Answer 16

model codes.

Question 17

Why do hotels present a wide range of life and safety challenges for inspectors?

Answer 17

They include many other occupancies

Question 18

Who typically determines the type of construction used in building or remodeling?

Answer 18

Architect

Question 19

Type V structures are referred to as:

Answer 19

wood frame construction.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an incidental-use area?

Answer 20

Furnace room

Question 21

Type II construction is normally used when:

Answer 21

fire risk is low.

Question 22

A commercial printing operation that has paper storage is an example of what type of challenge for an inspector?

Answer 22

A facility with intermingled uses

Question 23

Where are most requirements for multiple-use occupancies found?

Answer 23

Local codes

Question 25

Interior building elements in Type IV construction:

Answer 25

are solid or laminated wood with no concealed spaces.

Question 26

In most cases, what is the responsibility of an inspector when inspecting a multiple-use occupancy?

Answer 26

Verify that the structure still falls under the same classification.

Question 27

An inspector should evaluate factory/industrial structures based upon those requirements that pertain to the structure's:

Answer 27

primary use.

Question 28

Model code organizations have developed classifications that separate each occupancy into risk categories based upon:

Answer 28

the use of the structure or space.

Question 29

In residential board and care occupancies, the evacuation capabilities must be properly classified based on:

Answer 29

the resident posing the most significant risk.

Question 30

What is a "mixed occupancy"?

Answer 30

A situation in which a variety of occupancies may be included in the same structure

Question 31

What conditions contribute to the high fire load of mercantile occupancies?

Answer 31

The arrangement of merchandise on display and in storage

Question 32

Which of the following is the BEST description of a factor inspectors need to be aware of with Type III construction?

Answer 32

Renovations may have resulted in greater fire risk due to the creation of large voids above ceilings and below floors.

Question 33

What determines the construction type of a structure in the United States?

Answer 33

Construction material performance under fire conditions

Question 34

Type I structures are composed of only _____ materials.

Answer 34

noncombustible

Question 35

How are fire code requirements applied to separated occupancies?

Answer 35

Each occupancy complies with the fire code requirements for its individual occupancy type.

Question 36

The National Building Code of Canada (NBC) defines three types of building construction:

Answer 36

Combustible, noncombustible, and heavy-timber.

Question 37

Why do educational occupancies present significant challenges for inspectors?

Answer 37

Facilities are used for a wide variety of activities

Question 38

In institutional/health care facilities, an inspector may find that:

Answer 38

more than one fire and life safety code applies.

Question 39

Which occupancy description does NFPA® subclassify based on the number of occupants?

Answer 39

Assembly occupancy

Question 40

A _____ is an example of a common Type III structure.

Answer 40

mercantile structure

Question 41

When construction features separate the incidental-use area from the rest of the building, they must:

Answer 41

restrict the passage of fire.

Question 42

Wood I-joists are efficient and light, but they are:

Answer 42

susceptible to fire damage.

Question 43

NFPA® 101 recommends that the _____ be enforced in intermingled situations.

Answer 43

most restrictive fire and life safety requirements

Question 44

Dry cleaning and laundry facilities are considered _____ occupancies.

Answer 44

business

Question 45

What is a typical Type V structure?

Answer 45

Single-family dwelling

Question 46

The _____ of record typically determines the type of construction used.

Answer 46

design professional

Question 47

Any area designated as incidental must _____ to the occupancy requirements of the building or portion of the building it occupies.

Answer 47

conform

Question 48

High hazard occupancies must be:

Answer 48

separated from all other occupancies.

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of accessory use?

Answer 49

A storage area accessory to an office building

Question 50

Why were occupancy classifications established?

Answer 50

To provide building officials with a reasonable expectation of the hazard level of a structure

Question 51

There are several basic building elements that are found in every structure including a structural frame and:

Answer 51

load-bearing walls.

Question 52

Which construction type is the strictest in terms of the amount of combustible materials allowed?

Answer 52

Type I

Question 53

What makes wood trusses appealing in Type V structures?

Answer 53

They can support large loads over relatively large spans.

Question 54

Why is it important for inspectors to keep specific, official records about apartment buildings?

Answer 54

Each apartment building presents a unique set of problems

Question 55

Doors in incidental-use areas shall not:

Answer 55

have air-transfer openings.

Question 56

What must an inspector remember about the sharing of occupancy classifications?

Answer 56

Some classifications are not permitted to share the same building.

Question 57

What kind of nonseparated structures receive the more restrictive provisions outlined by the ICC®?

Answer 57

High-rise buildings

Question 58

The majority of local building codes are based on _____ developed by third-party organizations.

Answer 58

model codes

Question 59

What can an inspector advise property owners to do to increase safety in temporary occupancies?

Answer 59

Add additional signage and fire protection

Question 60

In nonseparated occupancies each portion is classified according to:

Answer 60

its own use.

Question 61

Buildings classified as Type II construction are comprised of materials that:

Answer 61

will not contribute to fire development or spread.

Question 62

What are some of the elements an inspector should look out for in a structure that has been converted from a warehouse to apartments?

Answer 62

Fire protection systems, exit signage, emergency lighting

Question 63

Mixed-use structures are separated from other occupancies by:

Answer 63

appropriate fire walls.

Question 64

What should inspectors examine during routine inspections of multiple-use occupancies?

Answer 64

Occupancy certificates or inspection reports

Question 65

Which of the following describes a multiple-use situation that is of particular importance to inspection personnel?

Answer 65

A church with an auditorium and multiple classrooms

Question 66

Why are Type IV structures more resistant to collapse than other construction types?

Answer 66

The structural elements form an insulating effect that reduce heat penetration to the inside of the beam.

Question 67

Separated occupancies are:

Answer 67

entire structures or portions of structures that have several occupancy types within them.

Question 68

Why is it important for an inspector to monitor the amount of wood trim or wall coverings in a Type I structure?

Answer 68

Owners may install greater amounts of these materials than is allowed by local code exceptions.

Question 69

What determines the occupancy classification of a one- or two-family dwelling?

Answer 69

Degree of fire separation of units