NASCLA Commercial Building Exam Questions With Complete Solutions.

What is the minimum ceiling height for means of Egress? correct answer: Not less than 7 feet 6 inches Emergency Power must illuminate for how long? correct answer: No less than 90 minutes Elevators are required in a building with how many stories? correct answer: More than 3 (or at least 4). What is the size of the refuge space for one wheel chair? correct answer: 30 inches by 48 inches Each area of refuge shall be separated from the remainder of the story by what? correct answer: Smoke Barrier What is the minimum width of a door? correct answer: 32 Inches The minimum clear opening height of doors shall be no less than (at least) correct answer: 80 inches Which direction should a hinge door swing when the building occupies more than 50 people or is classified as Group "H"? correct answer: In the direction of egress The force for pushing or pulling open interior swinging egress non fire doors shall not exceed how many pounds? correct answer: No more than 5LBS Clear opening below a door should be no more than correct answer: 4 inches Panic hardware is required when correct answer: There are more than 50 possible occupants The maximum unlatching force of panic or fire hardware should not exceed how many pounds? correct answer: 15lbs Stairway width for less than 50 people is correct an