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Passive features are those building construction elements that are included to resist fire spread and smoke development. - Answer True Active fire protection features are those systems and equipment that operate or can be used in the event of a fire. - Answer True Which type of certificate is granted when all requirements are met during the final inspection performed by the AHJ, once all construction is completed? -Certificate of occupancy -Certificate of completion -Certificate o...

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If the owner or contractor fail to follow the requirements of the building or fire code, records may be required for use in: - Answer any legal action. Conducting plans review enables plans examiners to: - Answer discover any errors or omissions in a building plan Which of the following establishes the basis for all future inspections of a building? - Answer Accurate and complete record keeping during plans review and field verification visits What must be verified to ensure th...

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Where collar ties are used to connect opposing rafters, they shall not be spaced more than ____ feet on center. - Answer 4 (2021 IRC Section R802.4.6) Attic access for buildings with combustible roof construction shall have the rough-framed opening be not less than _____ inches by _____ inches. - Answer 22, 30 (2021 IRC Section R807.1) 5/8 inch wood structural panels used as roof sheathing shall be attached using ___ common nails. - Answer 8d (2021 IRC Table R602.3(1) It...

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A stop work order: O shall state the conditions under which the work will be permitted to resume? O all of these O shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the agent the owner, or to the person doing the work? O shall be in writing - Answer All of these What is the weathering probability for concrete in the State of Idaho? O Moderate O Severe O Negligible O None of these - Answer Severe - Chapter 3 weather chart Interior load-bearing walls shall cons...

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NFPA Standard used for design of clean agent extinguishing system is NFPA ____________? - Answer 2001 Local governmental agency responsible for enforcing building and other related Codes and regulations. - Answer Building Department In general, emergency lighting should provide illumination for all types of egress components with an average illumination of at least ____________foot-candle at floor level - Answer 1 NFPA Standard that deals with the Fire Safety and Emergency Symb...

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CALGreen - Answer California Code of Regulations Title 24 part 11 (California building code requirements) Who regulates CALGreen - Answer Written by - California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) Enforced by - Local building departments What is the goal of CALGreen - Answer Sensible minimum standards for all new structures so that the state can significantly minimize its overall carbon output. There are mandatory requirements for all development including residential and no...

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The ______________ identifies the type of information found on the plans. - Answer Title Block The north direction symbol points to the __________ of the plans. - Answer top A floor plan sketch or diagram of a structure consists of: - Answer an outline of each floor of the building showing walls, partitions, openings, etc. Construction drawings are used to indicate all of the following except: - Answer fire suppression capabilities Automatic smoke vents are intended to do...

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What should a plans examiner verify before evaluating life safety and fire protection features of a building? - Answer Occupant Load Building owner, design professional, or contractor acquires an application form from the jurisdiction and completes it. The completed application, with complete construction documents including drawings and specifications, is submitted. - Answer Application and Submittal (1) How are windows and doors marked on a floor plan? - Answer Letters or number...

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Exit capacity is determined by? -The combined usable exit width -The number of doors -They type of occupancy -The combined usable exit and window width - Answer The combined usable exit width Detail drawings are used for both field constructed assemblies and factory assembled items that are shipped to the site in a finished state. -True -False - Answer False What is a section drawing? -A drawing made by passing a vertical plane through and area or detail and viewing the expose...

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During the construction or remodeling of a building, it must pass through several stages of input from design and construction professionals at different intervals. These stages are: - Answer design process, permitting process, construction process During the design process, infrastructure factors may be a concern for their adequacy at handling the following systems: - Answer fire protection, drainage and wastewater control, communications Starting construction without a permit (know...

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During plan review, what does the fire inspector have an opportunity to do? - Answer Change the structure and layout of the building to meet applicable codes What are the two commonly used types of scales used in plans? - Answer Architect's and engineer's Which NFPA standard identifies the fire safety and emergency symbols used on plans? - Answer 170 Which type of plan set shows the overview of the lot that is being reviewed? - Answer Site Which type of plan set sho...

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Building codes are a reasonably new type of regulation. - Answer False Federal buildings, such as VA hospitals and military office buildings, are typically not subject to state and local building codes. - Answer true If two code jurisdictions are using the same building code such as the IBC, the requirements will be exactly the same, which will make designing easier. - Answer True Many states have developed a custom building code using the International Building Code as the mod...

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When is a project exempt from CalGreen requirements? - Answer If a nonresidential addition and/or alteration (tenant improvement) does not meet the threshold criteria of adding 1,000 square feet or greater, or having a permit valuation of $200,000 or above, then the project is exempt from CALGreen requirements. What is the difference between 'EV capable' and 'EVSE' in the context of EV infrastructure requirements for new nonresidential buildings according to 2022 CALGreen? a...

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Which of the following usually establishes the exact manner in which plans must be submitted for review? (654) - Answer Authority having jurisdiction Which of the following is an area that fire department plans examiners are MOST likely trained in? (652) - Answer Fire protection systems, including sprinklers, standpipes, and fire detection and alarm devices When occupants remain in a building during construction, an inspector must verify: (654) - Answer all means of egress are cle...

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7 pages

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