NCIDQ IDFX Life Safety and Universal design ||
Questions with Complete Solutions.
What 2 things must a designer know about a space before the necessary number of exits can be
determined? correct answers Before a designer can determine how many of these are needed,
both the floor area and the occupancy group must be known
In accessibility regulations, what type of provision might require that a certain percentage of
seating in an area be accessible? correct answers scoping provision
what is the generic name for fire-rated gypsum wallboard? correct answers type x is the generic
name of this material
What is an intumescent material? correct answers this is a material that when exposed to heat
expands rapidly and insulates of fills spaces to prevent the passage of fire and smoke
what type of gypsum wallboard must be used for fire rated partitions correct answers type x
gypsum wallboard must be used for these type of partitions
what is the minimum diameter of a circle in which a wheelchair can turn correct answers the
minimum diameter in which a wheelchair can turn is 60inches
when a door is approached perpendicularly to its opening what is the minimum maneuvering
clearance for wheelchair access at the strike side of the door opening on the pull side of the door?
correct answers the minimum wheelchair maneuvering clearance in this situation is 18 inches
how high above the floor must a grab bar be mounted correct answers the accessibility feature
must be mounted between 33" and 36" above the floor
what is the maximum allowable slope for an accessible ramp? correct answers the maximum
slope for this accessibility feature is 1 vertical unit for every 12 horizontal units or 8.33%
in addition to a specific diameter and mounting height what other handrail feature is required on
an accessible stairway? correct answers the handrail must extend beyond the upper and lower
risers
Where are detectable warnings required? correct answers They are required on walking surfaces
in front of hazardous vehicle area
What is the minimum clear floor space required to accommodate one stationary wheelchair?
correct answers 30" x 48"
What is the minimum dimensions for a wheelchair to pass through an opening? correct answers
32"
Questions with Complete Solutions.
What 2 things must a designer know about a space before the necessary number of exits can be
determined? correct answers Before a designer can determine how many of these are needed,
both the floor area and the occupancy group must be known
In accessibility regulations, what type of provision might require that a certain percentage of
seating in an area be accessible? correct answers scoping provision
what is the generic name for fire-rated gypsum wallboard? correct answers type x is the generic
name of this material
What is an intumescent material? correct answers this is a material that when exposed to heat
expands rapidly and insulates of fills spaces to prevent the passage of fire and smoke
what type of gypsum wallboard must be used for fire rated partitions correct answers type x
gypsum wallboard must be used for these type of partitions
what is the minimum diameter of a circle in which a wheelchair can turn correct answers the
minimum diameter in which a wheelchair can turn is 60inches
when a door is approached perpendicularly to its opening what is the minimum maneuvering
clearance for wheelchair access at the strike side of the door opening on the pull side of the door?
correct answers the minimum wheelchair maneuvering clearance in this situation is 18 inches
how high above the floor must a grab bar be mounted correct answers the accessibility feature
must be mounted between 33" and 36" above the floor
what is the maximum allowable slope for an accessible ramp? correct answers the maximum
slope for this accessibility feature is 1 vertical unit for every 12 horizontal units or 8.33%
in addition to a specific diameter and mounting height what other handrail feature is required on
an accessible stairway? correct answers the handrail must extend beyond the upper and lower
risers
Where are detectable warnings required? correct answers They are required on walking surfaces
in front of hazardous vehicle area
What is the minimum clear floor space required to accommodate one stationary wheelchair?
correct answers 30" x 48"
What is the minimum dimensions for a wheelchair to pass through an opening? correct answers
32"
