28-1. According to the IBC, dead-end corridors in unsprinklered building are limited to a max of:

a. 10'

b. 20'

c. 40'

d. 50'

28-3. What is included in the rise of a stair?

a. the vertical distance from one nosing to the next

b. the average height of a step

c. the distance from finish floor slab to finish floor slab

d. the number of steps between landings

28-4. Working under the IBC, a designer has calculated that a total exit width of 8ft is required from a store. What combination of door widths would meet most exiting requirements?

a. one 36" door remotely located from a pair of 34" doors

b. a pair of 32" doors remotely located from one 38" door

c. 3-36" doors remotely located

d. 3-34" doors remotely located

c. 3-36" doors remotely located

-all other options would provide less than 32" clear width

28-5. In a 90,000 sq.ft. single story office bldg, what would be of greatest concern in space planning?

a. dead-end corridors

b. corridor widths

c. horizontal exits

d. travel distances

28-6. A client has requested a new entry to her consulting business, which is located in an old, unsprinklered building.  The client's space must conform to current IBC requirements.  The current entrance consists of a pair of all glass doors mounted on floor closers.  The entrance opens onto a 1-hour rated building corridor.  What should the designer tell the client to expect regarding the new entrance?

a. Smoke seals will have to be located around the edges of the glass doors.

b. The glass doors will have to be replaced.

c. One of the doors will have to be removed.

d. the floor closers will have to be changed to hinges.

28-7. Which of the following is an incorrect statement about fire-rated door assemblies?

a. Either hinges or rated pivots may be used.

b. Under some circumstances a closer is not needed.

c. Labeling is required for both the door and frame.

d. Glass area is limited based on rating.

28-8. According to the IBC, The minimum width of a stair when handrails are required on either side is

a. 36"

b. 42"

c. 44"

d. 60"

28-9. Exits may never pass through

a. kitchens

b. foyers

c. reception rooms

d. lobbies

29-10. The two most important factors in determining the number of exits required for a particular room or space are

a. occupancy and the distance from the room exit to the building exit

b. the exit widths and common path of egress travel

c. the occupant load and the building size

d. the occupancy and the occupant load

28-11. The 3 parts of a means of egress include the

I. public way

ii. exit

iii. exit access

iv. exit enclosure

v. exit discharge

vi. corridor

a. I, II, and III

b. I, III, and VI

c. II, III, and V

d. II, IV, and V

28-12. Exits are always

a. protected by fire-rated construction

b. limited in length

c. corridors or stairways

d. required in building without sprinklers.

28-13. Which two factors most typically determine whether a room must have at least two exits?

a. occupancy and travel distance

b. occupant load and occupancy

c. travel distance and occupant load

d. exit width factor and occupancy

28-14. A designer is developing a space plan for a full floor tenant in a high-rise building.  What two things does the designer need to know when determining the maximum travel distance?

a. the construction type and height of the building

b. the occupancy classification and whether the design involves an exit or exit access

c. the occupancy classification and whether the building is sprinklered.

d. the construction type and whether the building is sprinklered

28-15. Which of the following is an incorrect statement about corridors?

a. Corridor construction must be fire-rated.

b. Corridors are part of the exit access.

c. Corridors must be used exclusively for egress.

d. Corridors are included in calculating travel distance.