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A _________ outlines a requirement that a design has to meet but does not state that a
particular method or material must be used to meet the requirements. performance-
based code
True or False
A performance-based code/standard gives the designer less freedom than a prescriptive-based
code/standard. False
A ____________ is a collection of rules and regulations that has been enacted by law in a
particular jurisdiction. code
An exception to a code may occur in which of the following forms?
A. Variances
B. Appeals
C. Modifications
D. All of the answers are correct All of the answers are correct
True or False:
Fire and life safety inspectors acting alone have little authority to approve requests for
modification of code requirements. True
, True or False:
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for adults over the age of 65.
False
Model code organizations include:
A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
B. International Code Council (ICC)
C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
D. all answers are correct All of the answers are correct
The Iroquois Theater fire resulted in which of the following changes for other theater buildings:
A. Outward open exit doors must remain unlocked
B. Exit doors fitted with panic hardware
C. Flame-resistant scenery, props, and curtains
D. all answers are correct All of the answers are correct
Many jurisdictions did not include restaurants and nightclubs in the code classification of public
places until which historic fire:
A. Beverly Hill Supper Club Fire
B. The Station Nightclub Fire
C. Cocoanut Grove Fire
D. Our Lady of the Angles School Fire C. Cocoanut Grove Fire
A _________ outlines a requirement that a design has to meet but does not state that a
particular method or material must be used to meet the requirements. performance-
based code
True or False
A performance-based code/standard gives the designer less freedom than a prescriptive-based
code/standard. False
A ____________ is a collection of rules and regulations that has been enacted by law in a
particular jurisdiction. code
An exception to a code may occur in which of the following forms?
A. Variances
B. Appeals
C. Modifications
D. All of the answers are correct All of the answers are correct
True or False:
Fire and life safety inspectors acting alone have little authority to approve requests for
modification of code requirements. True
, True or False:
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for adults over the age of 65.
False
Model code organizations include:
A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
B. International Code Council (ICC)
C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
D. all answers are correct All of the answers are correct
The Iroquois Theater fire resulted in which of the following changes for other theater buildings:
A. Outward open exit doors must remain unlocked
B. Exit doors fitted with panic hardware
C. Flame-resistant scenery, props, and curtains
D. all answers are correct All of the answers are correct
Many jurisdictions did not include restaurants and nightclubs in the code classification of public
places until which historic fire:
A. Beverly Hill Supper Club Fire
B. The Station Nightclub Fire
C. Cocoanut Grove Fire
D. Our Lady of the Angles School Fire C. Cocoanut Grove Fire
