7 | Fire-Resistive Construction (1 st part) Exercises Session 13 | Codes | Gary Parker

Given: the 1-hr exterior wall shown is located 12 feet from an interior property line. It has protected openings as shown. Determine:the maximum area permitted for unprotected openings

Given: the 1-hr exterior wall shown is located 12 feet from an interior property line. It has protected openings as shown. Determine:the maximum area permitted for unprotected openings

2A projection is considered a building element that extends beyond the of a building. a.exterior wall b.fire area c.building area d.floor area Reference 1All of the following building components may be used to create a fire area except. a.fire walls b.fire barriers c.exterior walls d.fire partitions Reference dSec dSec

4In a nonsprinklered building, what is the maximum area of unprotected exterior wall openings for a fire separation distance of 8 feet? a.10% b.25% c.unlimited d.unprotected openings are prohibited Reference 3For wall and opening protection and roof covering requirements, an imaginary property line shall be placed between. a.court walls b.fire areas c.buildings on the same lot d.different occupancies Reference cSec aTable 704.8

6A parapet is not required for those buildings having a maximum floor area of square feet on any floor. a.400 b.1000 c.1500 d.3000 Reference 5In a fully-sprinklered office building, what is the maximum area of unprotected exterior wall openings for a fire separation distance of 5 feet? a.10% b.15% c.25% d.unprotected openings are prohibited Reference bSec , Table bSec , Exception 2

8The measurement between the face of an exterior wall and the closest interior lot line is described as the. a.fire separation distance b.fire exposure setback c.clearance to construction d.exterior fire exposure Reference 7A parapet is not required on the exterior wall of a fully sprinklered building located a minimum of feet from an interior property line. a.>5 b.>10 c.>15 d.>20 Reference aSec , #6; aSec

10Show windows may be of combustible construction in Types I and II construction where located a maximum of above grade. a.15 feet b.35 feet c.one story d.three stories Reference 9In a building of Type I or II construction, nonbearing exterior walls having a maximum fire-resistance rating of are permitted to be constructed of fire-retardant-treated wood. a.0 hours (no rating is required) b.½ hour c.1 hour d.2 hours Reference aSec , #1.2 aSec , #6