1. Technology in Architecture Service Systems Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems Electrical Systems Elevator Systems Security Systems Service Systems Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems Electrical Systems Elevator Systems Security Systems

2. Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems

3. 1. What is maximum length of a dead end unsprinklered corridor allowed in a new school? a) a) 75 ft b) b) 20 ft c) c) 50 ft d) d) 30 ft M: T.25.3 p 1148.

4. 2. What is maximum length of a dead end sprinklered corridor allowed in a new hotel? a) a) 75 ft b) b) 20 ft c) c) 50 ft d) d) 30 ft M: T.25.3 p 1148.

5. 3. What is objective of building fire safety? a) a) Protection of life b) b) Protection of building c) c) Protection of contents d) d) Continuity of operations e) e) All of the above M: p. 1143.

6. 4. A proposed multistory office building will be 100 ft wide by 300 ft long. There are two fire exit stairways that are 44 inches wide, each with a 34 in minimum clear width door. Does this configuration meet NFPA 101 capacity requirements? Gross floor area: 100 x 300 = 30,000 sf Population 30,000 sf/100 sf/person=300 people Minimum Exit door width 300 x 0.2= 60 inches 2 doors @ 34 in. = 68 in > 60 inches passes M: T 25.4 & T. 25.5, p. 1150.

7. 4. A proposed multistory office building will be 100 ft wide by 300 ft long. There are two fire exit stairways that are 44 inches wide, each with a 34 in minimum clear width door. Does this configuration meet NFPA 101 capacity requirements? Gross floor area: 100 x 300 = 30,000 sf Population 30,000 sf/100 sf/person=300 people Minimum Stairway width 300 x 0.3= 90 inches 2 stairs @ 44 in. = 88 in < 90 inches fails M: T 25.4 & T. 25.5, p. 1150.

8. 4. A proposed multistory office building will be 100 ft wide by 300 ft long. There are two fire exit stairways that are 44 inches wide, each with a 34 in minimum clear width door. Does this configuration meet NFPA 101 capacity requirements? a) a) Yes, the stairs and the doors have sufficient capacity. b) b) No, the exit capacity of the stairs is adequate but the exit capacity of the doors is too low. c) c) No, the exit capacity of the doors is adequate but the exit capacity of stairs is too low. d) d) No, the exit capacity of both the stairs and the doors is too low. M: p. 1147.

9. 5. A bakery is located in a combustible unobstructed space. What is the hazard classification and what is the maximum pendant sprinkler head spacing allowed? M: T 25.8 & T. 25.9, p. 1167 & 1169. a) a) ordinary hazard, 15 ft b) b) ordinary hazard, 12 ft c) c) extra hazard, 12 ft d) d) light hazard, 15 ft e) e) light hazard, 25 ft.

10. Electrical Systems

11. 1. A __________ steps down primary high- voltage to secondary service voltage. a) a) battery b) b) capacitor c) c) invertor d) d) transformer e) e) none of the above M: F. 28.1, p. 1300.

12. 2. Busduct is used when: a) a) It is necessary to carry large amounts of current. b) b) It is necessary to tap onto electrical power conductor at frequent intervals. c) c) a and b d) d) None of the above M: p. 1307.

13. 3. Full access floor construction is used in spaces with very high cabling requirements? a) a) True b) b) False M: p. 1325.

14. 4. _________are used to protect occupants from electrocution in areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, swimming pools, and other outdoor locations. a) a) Ground fault circuit interrupters b) b) Power meters c) c) Ohm meters d) d) Single phase 120-volt 2-wire systems M: p. 1347-48.

15. 5. Photovoltaic panels generate: a) a) Direct current b) b) Alternating current c) c) Both direct and alternating current d) d) Hot water

16. Elevator Systems

17. 1. Which of the following codes and standards govern the design and operation of elevator systems? a)ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.1 b)ANSI/ASME Standard A17.1 c)ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2 d)All of the above e)None of the above M: p. 1446.

18. 2. Which of the following is not a component in a geared traction elevator? a) car b) cables c) counterweight d) plunger e) All of the above M: p. 1447, F.32.1

19. 3. Elevator doors narrower than 48” are only used for singular loading. “False” Door openings >3’-6” for simultaneous loading/unloading <3’-6” for singular loading M: p. 1457, F.32.11

20. 4. Design an elevator system for an 11 story, center city office building that provides an “excellent” level of service. Construction level is “prestige” Floor height: 12’-0” floor to floor Floor area: 20,000 net square feet (nsf) each

21. 1. Determine Percent Handling Capacity (PHC) Office building Center City range  12-14 % say 13% PHC=0.13 M: p. 1478, T.32.6

22. 2. Determine Interval (I) Office building “Excellent” service I=15-24 sec M: p. 1477, T.32.4

23. 3. Determine Building Population Office building Diversified Prestige construction range  150-250 sf/person say 200 sf/person Pop= 10 floors@20,000 nsf 200sf/person Pop=1000 people M: p. 1479, T.32.7

24. 4. Determine Handling Capacity (HC) PHC=0.13 HC=0.13 x 1000 people HC= 130 people

25. 5. Determine Rise & Select Car 10 floors (above lobby) 12’-0” floor-floor Rise=10 x 12’-0’ Rise=120’ Select Car: 2500# car @400 fpm M: p. 1488, T.32.9

26. 6. Determine Average Trip Time (AVTRP) 12’-0” floor-floor 2500# car 400 fpm 10 floors AVTRP= 65.2 sec M: p. 1481, F.32.19

27. 7. Determine Round Trip Time (RT) 12’-0” floor-floor 2500# car 10 floors 400 fpm RT= 118 sec M: p. 1485, F.32.21

28. 8. Verify Single Car Capacity (p) 2500# car p= 13 people M: p. 1478, T.32.5

29. 9. Determine 5-minute Handling Capacity (h) h=300p/RT h= 300 x 13/118 h= 33.1 people

30. 10. Determine number of cars (N) N=HC/h N= 130/33.1 N= 3.9 cars say 4 cars

31. 11. Confirm Interval (I) I=RT/N I= 118/4 I= 29.5 sec Required I  15-24 sec Design does not meet performance requirements

32. 12. Repeat Until Performance Complies Try 5 cars (2500 lbs., 400 fpm)

33. 11. (Re)Confirm Interval (I) I=RT/N I= 118/5 I= 23.6 sec Required I  15-24 sec Design meets performance requirements

34. 12. Repeat Until Performance Complies Performance is in compliance Use 5 cars (2500 lbs., 400 fpm) Note: 6 cars would also work but is more expensive.

35. 5. Size the lobby for the system described above. Size based on peak interval 15 or 20 minute peak time 5 sf/person From the example above using 15 minute peak h=33.1 people/5-min.  99.3 people/15 min. Area= 99.3 people x 5 sf/person = 496.5 sf say ~500 sf

36. Security Systems

37. 1. Which of the following represent various forms of security, communications, and building systems control. a)Building automation systems (BAS) b)Energy management systems (EMS) c)Direct digital control (DDC) d)b and c e) all of the above M: p. 1435.

38. 2. An intelligent building is defined as a building which provides productive and cost-effective environment through the optimization of these elements: a)structure, systems, services and management b)systems, services, management, and resiliency c)management, services, resiliency, and sustainability d)none of the above M: p. 1439.

39. 3. Controlled security personnel access systems to spaces include: a) a) Retinal scanner b) b) Fingerprint scanners c) c) Keypad entry d) d) Closed Circuit TV/Intercom e) e) All of the above

40. 4. Give an example of one type of intrusion detection. Contact sensors Motion detectors Photoelectric devices Passive Infrared (PIR) detectors Acoustic detectors M: p. 1409-1411

41. 5. The Whole Building Design Guide describes 8 types of attacks and threats to consider in the design of a building. Give an example of one of them.8 types of attacks and threats Unauthorized entry/trespass (forced and covert) Insider threats Explosive threats: Stationary and moving vehicle-delivered, mail bombs, package bombs Ballistic threats: Small arms, high-powered rifles, drive-by shootings, etc. Weapons of mass destruction (chemical, biological, and radiological) Disruptive threats (hoaxes, false reports, malicious attempts to disrupt operations) Cyber and information security threats Supervisory Control and Acquisition Data (SCADA) system threats (relevant as they relate to HVAC, mechanical/electrical systems control and other utility systems that are required to operate many functions within building) SR-15