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What materials does NFPA 701 test, and what conditions does it
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test for?
i,- This tests the flammability of draperies, curtains, and
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other window treatments.
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According to the International Building Code (IBC), what is a fire
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partition, and where is it used?
i,- The IBC defines this as a wall
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assembly having a fire resistance rating of one hour, used in:
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1. Walls separating dwelling units
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2. Walls separating guest rooms in Group R-1, R-2, and I-I
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occupancies
3. Walls separating tenant spaces in covered malls
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4. Corridor walls
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What two situations require the construction of a fire barrier?
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This type of fire-resistance-rated wall is required as:
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1. A separation where there are different occupancies
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2. An enclosure where there are vertical exits
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,What is the maximum percentage of wall or ceiling area that
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combustible trim (such as trim made of wood) can occupy in a i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
room? In a room, this material type can occupy no more than
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10% of a wall or ceiling area.
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What is an occupancy class, and what is it used for?
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usage classification assigned to a building or interior space. It
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differentiates various types of fire hazards and the life-safety i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
characteristics of various uses. i,- i,- i,-
What is mixed occupancy?
i,- This is a situation where a single
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building or interior space houses two or more different types of
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occupancies.
What is an accessory occupancy?
i,- i,- This is a space or a room
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that is used in conjunction with the main occupancy, but contains
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no more than 10% of the floor area of the main occupancy.
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What is an incidental use area?
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to the main occupancy; but has the same classification. It must be
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separated from the main occupancy by a fire barrier, be equipped
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with an automatic sprinkler system, or both.
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,What is a design concept?
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concerning an overall physical response to ideas developed
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during programming. i,-
What does the Certificate of Occupancy (or Use and Occupancy)
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letter provide?i,- This letter is issued by the authority having i,-i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
jurisdiction and allows the client to occupy a building or portion
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of a building after the final inspection.
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What is the primary model building code used in the United
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States? The International Building Code (IBC)
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In the United States, what document gives jurisdictions the basic
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authority to adopt and enforce building codes?
i,- The basic
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authority for this comes from the Tenth Amendment to the U.S.
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Constitution. It gives police powers to the states, which in turn i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
either use that authority to adopt codes or pass that authority on
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to local jurisdictions.
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What two types of product labels does Underwriters Laboratories
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(UL) provide?
i,- The two types of labels provided by this i,-i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
organization are: i,-
1. Listed labels
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2. Classified labels
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, What is the Steiner Tunnel test, ASTM E84?
i,- i,- This is a standard
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test for determining the surface burning characteristics of finish
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materials and the smoke developed index of the same materials.
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How many construction types are there, and which has the
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highest fire resistance? There are five of these, and Type I has
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the highest fire resistance.
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What is fire-resistance-rated glazing?
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other glazing material that has been tested according to ASTM
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E119 as part of a fire-resistance-rated wall assembly.
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In regard to interior design, what is a guard, and what dimension
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must it have in commercial construction?
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component installed to prevent falls from an elevated area. It's
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required minimum height is 42 inches above the floor.
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What are the three parts of a means of egress?
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parts are: i,-
1. Exit access
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2. Exit
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3. Exit discharge
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2025/2026 Update. i,-
What materials does NFPA 701 test, and what conditions does it
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test for?
i,- This tests the flammability of draperies, curtains, and
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other window treatments.
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According to the International Building Code (IBC), what is a fire
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partition, and where is it used?
i,- The IBC defines this as a wall
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assembly having a fire resistance rating of one hour, used in:
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1. Walls separating dwelling units
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2. Walls separating guest rooms in Group R-1, R-2, and I-I
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occupancies
3. Walls separating tenant spaces in covered malls
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4. Corridor walls
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What two situations require the construction of a fire barrier?
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This type of fire-resistance-rated wall is required as:
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1. A separation where there are different occupancies
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2. An enclosure where there are vertical exits
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,What is the maximum percentage of wall or ceiling area that
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combustible trim (such as trim made of wood) can occupy in a i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
room? In a room, this material type can occupy no more than
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10% of a wall or ceiling area.
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What is an occupancy class, and what is it used for?
i,- i,- i,- This is a i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
usage classification assigned to a building or interior space. It
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differentiates various types of fire hazards and the life-safety i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
characteristics of various uses. i,- i,- i,-
What is mixed occupancy?
i,- This is a situation where a single
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building or interior space houses two or more different types of
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occupancies.
What is an accessory occupancy?
i,- i,- This is a space or a room
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that is used in conjunction with the main occupancy, but contains
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no more than 10% of the floor area of the main occupancy.
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What is an incidental use area?
i,- i,- This is an area that is ancillary
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to the main occupancy; but has the same classification. It must be
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separated from the main occupancy by a fire barrier, be equipped
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with an automatic sprinkler system, or both.
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,What is a design concept?
i,- i,-This is an idea or statement
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concerning an overall physical response to ideas developed
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during programming. i,-
What does the Certificate of Occupancy (or Use and Occupancy)
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letter provide?i,- This letter is issued by the authority having i,-i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
jurisdiction and allows the client to occupy a building or portion
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of a building after the final inspection.
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What is the primary model building code used in the United
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States? The International Building Code (IBC)
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In the United States, what document gives jurisdictions the basic
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authority to adopt and enforce building codes?
i,- The basic
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authority for this comes from the Tenth Amendment to the U.S.
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Constitution. It gives police powers to the states, which in turn i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
either use that authority to adopt codes or pass that authority on
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to local jurisdictions.
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What two types of product labels does Underwriters Laboratories
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(UL) provide?
i,- The two types of labels provided by this i,-i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
organization are: i,-
1. Listed labels
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2. Classified labels
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, What is the Steiner Tunnel test, ASTM E84?
i,- i,- This is a standard
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test for determining the surface burning characteristics of finish
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materials and the smoke developed index of the same materials.
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How many construction types are there, and which has the
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highest fire resistance? There are five of these, and Type I has
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the highest fire resistance.
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What is fire-resistance-rated glazing?
i,- i,- This is glass or some i,- i,-i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
other glazing material that has been tested according to ASTM
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E119 as part of a fire-resistance-rated wall assembly.
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In regard to interior design, what is a guard, and what dimension
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must it have in commercial construction?
i,- i,- This is a building i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
component installed to prevent falls from an elevated area. It's
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required minimum height is 42 inches above the floor.
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What are the three parts of a means of egress?
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parts are: i,-
1. Exit access
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2. Exit
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3. Exit discharge
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