Study Guide Test 4 Building Codes Flash Cards

Question 1

A nightclub with table and bar seating totaling 52 people is classified as?

Answer 1

A-2

This classification is for assembly uses with food and drink.

Question 2

A high school classroom with stadium seating for 40 people is classified as?

Answer 2

E

Question 3

A basketball gymnasium without bleachers is classified as?

Answer 3

A-3

Question 4

A movie theater is classified as?

Answer 4

A-1

This classification is for assembly uses with fixed seats.

Question 5

The Furman Paladin Football Stadium is classified as?

Answer 5

A-5

This classification is for assembly uses with fixed seats.

Question 6

The Bon Secours Wellness Arena seating 12,000 people is classified as?

Answer 6

A-4

Question 7

A restaurant with 45 occupants is classified as?

Answer 7

B

This classification is for business uses.

Question 8

A Target department store is classified as?

Answer 8

M

This classification is for mercantile uses.

Question 9

What is the maximum height in feet for a building of Type II-A construction with no sprinkler system that is Occupancy Classification B?

Answer 9

65 Feet

This height limit is specified in building codes.

Question 10

A building with light gage metal stud-framed walls and brick veneer is Construction Type _____?

Answer 10

II-B

The structural components are not fire-protected.

Question 11

True or false: Not all buildings constructed with wood-framed floor systems are classified as Type V construction.

Answer 11

TRUE

This indicates variability in classification based on design.

Question 12

What is the maximum number of stories allowed in a building of Type III-A construction with a sprinkler system that is Occupancy Classification A-3?

Answer 12

4

This limit is defined in building codes.

Question 13

What are the three pieces of information you must know to determine the allowable stories, height, and area of a building using tables in Chapter 5? Select 3 correct answers.

Answer 13

• Construction Type
• Occupancy Classification
• Sprinklers

These factors are critical for compliance with building codes.

Question 14

Which of the following Occupancy Classifications does not have multiple subcategories? Select all correct answers.

Answer 14

• B
• E
• M
• U

These classifications are straightforward without subdivisions.

Question 15

Which of the following Occupancy Classifications has the least restrictive code requirements?

Answer 15

B

This classification is for business uses.

Question 16

Which construction types would work for a building that is Occupancy Classification I-1 (Condition 1) with a sprinkler system that is 50,000 SF per floor, is 6 stories tall and 65 feet high? Select all Construction Types that work.

Answer 16

• I-A
• I-B
• IV-A
• IV-B

These types are suitable for the specified conditions.

Question 17

Which construction types are associated with skyscrapers?

Answer 17

I-A

This type is known for high-rise buildings.

Question 18

Which of these uses are considered to be Group E - Educational Occupancies? Select all correct answers.

Answer 18

• A middle school with grades 6, 7 and 8
• Church Sunday school classrooms for up to 125 persons

These are recognized as educational uses.

Question 19

True or false: Manufacturing facilities are always classified in one of these occupancy categories: F-1 Moderate Hazard or F-2 Low Hazard.

Answer 19

FALSE

This indicates that not all manufacturing facilities fit these classifications.

Question 20

True or false: Spaces within a single building can have an occupancy classification that is different from the overall building primary occupancy classification.

Answer 20

TRUE

This allows for flexibility in occupancy types.

Question 21

True or false: Construction materials used for Type I and Type II construction are different, even though both are non-combustible construction types.

Answer 21

FALSE

Both types utilize non-combustible materials.

Question 22

How much area per floor is allowed for a 1-story building of Occupancy Classification R-2 that is Type II-B construction with sprinklers?

Answer 22

64,000

This area limit is specified in building codes.

Question 23

What is the fire-rated wall used to separate mixed occupancies inside a building?

Answer 23

Fire Barrier

This type of wall is essential for safety in mixed-use buildings.

Question 24

What is the maximum travel distance in feet for egress in a building with two or more exits that is Type B occupancy that does have a sprinkler system?

Answer 24

300

This distance is defined in building codes for safety.

Question 25

In a middle school, what is the **minimum exit access corridor width** in inches required by the IBC if the corridor serves (4) 30-seat classrooms?

Answer 25

72 inches ## Footnote This width is necessary for safe egress.

Question 26

A multi-use event space with dimensions of 50ft x 65ft has folding chairs arranged in rows for a lecture. What is the **occupant load** for this space?

Answer 26

318 ## Footnote This calculation is based on available seating space and occupant load factors.

Question 27

A church sanctuary has 28 rows of pews without dividing arms. What is the **occupant load** for pew seating in the sanctuary?

Answer 27

560 ## Footnote This calculation is based on fixed bench seating factors.

Question 28

How many people can a **door** serve in a building with no sprinkler system if the door is 38" wide?

Answer 28

177 ## Footnote This calculation considers the clear opening of the door.

Question 29

What is the maximum vertical rise of a **ramp** before you are required to provide an intermediate landing per the IBC?

Answer 29

2 feet 6 inches ## Footnote This limit is specified in building codes.

Question 30

Which of the following is true about **occupant load factors** that are NET factors? Select all correct answers.

Answer 30

* Net calculations allow you to deduct fixed equipment and cabinetry * Net occupant load factors tend to be much smaller SF per person than gross factors * Net occupant load factors allow you to deduct circulation paths inside a room * The occupant load factor for classrooms is 20 SF per person net ## Footnote These factors are important for accurate occupant load calculations.

Question 31

The entire path of the means of egress must maintain a minimum **headroom clearance** of _ feet _ inches.

Answer 31

6 feet 8 inches ## Footnote This clearance is necessary for safe egress.

Question 32

What is the minimum width in inches of an **exit access corridor** that serves LESS than 100 persons in a Group E Occupancy?

Answer 32

44 ## Footnote This width is specified for safety in educational occupancies.

Question 33

How many **exits** does a building require if it has a total occupant load of 1,200 persons?

Answer 33

4 ## Footnote This requirement is based on occupant load calculations.

Question 34

What is the required **fire-separation** between occupancies of Group A and Group M in a non-sprinklered building?

Answer 34

2 hour ## Footnote This separation is critical for fire safety.

Question 35

To protect vertical shafts such as stair wells or elevator shafts, which fire-resistant partition type is required? Select all correct answers.

Answer 35

* Fire Barrier * Fire Wall ## Footnote These partitions are essential for fire safety.

Question 36

What is the required fire resistance of an **exterior wall** of a Group F-1 building of Type V-A construction that is 12 feet from the property line?

Answer 36

1 ## Footnote This requirement is based on fire separation distances.

Question 37

Provide the **plumbing fixture requirements** for a 1-story Group A-1 Performance Auditorium with a total of 550 occupants. For each blank, provide a whole number for the number of required fixtures of each type.

Answer 37

* Water Closets: MEN 3, WOMEN 5 * Lavatories: MEN 3, WOMEN 3 * Drinking Fountains: 2 * Service Sinks: 1 * Bathtubs/Showers: 0 ## Footnote These requirements are based on occupant load calculations.

Question 38

Provide the **plumbing fixture requirements** for a 2-story Group B General Contractor's Office that is 12,700SF per floor.

Answer 38

* Water Closets: MEN 3, WOMEN 3 * Lavatories: MEN 3, WOMEN 3 * Drinking Fountains: 2 * Bathrooms/Showers: 0 * Service Sinks: 1 ## Footnote These requirements are based on occupant load calculations.

Question 39

What is the maximum number of occupants in a **retail store** that is allowed to be served with a single, unisex bathroom?

Answer 39

100 ## Footnote This limit is specified for unisex facilities.

Question 40

You do not have to provide a **drinking fountain** in a building if the total occupant load is _____ occupants or less.

Answer 40

15 ## Footnote This is a minimum threshold for drinking fountain requirements.

Question 41

True or false: When providing toilet room plumbing fixtures in a building, the number of plumbing fixtures provided is required to be equal for men and women.

Answer 41

FALSE ## Footnote This allows for flexibility in fixture allocation.

Question 42

The IBC specifically prohibits **toilet facilities** being located in which of the following locations?

Answer 42

* Opening directly into a room where food is prepared for the public * Inside storage closets * More than 1 story from any space in the building ## Footnote These prohibitions are for health and safety reasons.

Question 43

True or false: There are no provisions for allowing a building to exceed the maximum allowable areas listed in tables in Chapter 5.

Answer 43

FALSE ## Footnote There may be exceptions or allowances under certain conditions.

Question 44

How many **chapters** are in the IBC, not including the Preface and Appendices?

Answer 44

35 ## Footnote This count includes all main chapters of the code.

Question 45

True or false: A **water closet (WC)** is an enclosed privacy stall in a multi-user public toilet room.

Answer 45

FALSE ## Footnote A WC refers to the fixture itself, not the stall.

Question 46

True or false: When the IBC requires two drinking fountains, you can count a single 2-basin drinking fountain fixture as 2 drinking fountains.

Answer 46

TRUE ## Footnote This is allowed for meeting requirements.

Question 47

True or false: The concept of breaking a building up into smaller areas with **Fire Partitions** to create fire areas is called compartmentalization.

Answer 47

FALSE ## Footnote Compartmentalization refers to a broader strategy for fire safety.

Question 48

True or false: Type III construction is the only construction type that requires both non-combustible and combustible materials.

Answer 48

FALSE ## Footnote Other types may also have mixed material requirements.