The minimum number of toilet fixtures for an interior design is determined by
occupant load and? Right Ans - Occupancy group
Where are flame spread ratings in a building the MOST restrictive Right
Ans - Exit enclosures
Exit access corridors in non-sprinklered buildings must have a rating of?
Right Ans - 1 hour
When selecting interior partition finishes to meet flame spread standards, the
MOST important considerations are? Right Ans - occupancy group, and the
location in the building where finishes will be used
According to the IBC, dead-end corridors in unsprinklered buildings are
limited to a maximum of? Right Ans - 20 ft
According to the IBC, handrails in commercial construction are required along
both sides of a stairwell in all cases except? Right Ans - aisle stairs
Exit routes may NEVER pass through? Right Ans - kitchens
When considering the initial space planning of an accessible toilet room, what
design elements should be of MOST concern? Right Ans - Door swing and
approach dimension
What are the MOST important design elements to incorporate into a hotel to
provide safe egress for physically disabled people? Right Ans - Visual and
audible alarms
What is included in the rise of a stair? Right Ans - the distance from finish
floor slab to to finish floor slab
A designer has calculated that a total exit width of 8 ft is required from a store,
according to IBC standards. What combination of door widths would meet
most existing requirements. Right Ans - three 36 inch doors remotely
located. (each provides 33 inches of exit width.)
, in a 90,000 square foot single story building, what would be of greatest
concern in space planning? Right Ans - travel distance
A client has requested a new entry to her business, which is located in an old,
unsprinklered building. 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. To conform to current IBC requirements, what would the
designer tell the client to expect regarding the new entrance? Right Ans -
The glass doors will have to be replaced with either solid, 20-minute rated
doors or with 20-minute rated doors with glass that is also rated 20 minutes.
Because this will drastically change the appearance of the entrance, this is the
first thing the client should be told.
In most situations, the application for a building permit is made by the?
Right Ans - Contractor
An accessible route must serve? Right Ans - all accessible spaces and parts
of a building
In addition to meeting the requirements for ADA, what other accessibility
requirements should the interior designer be MOST concerned with when
doing design development for a commercial project? Right Ans - scoping
provisions of the local building code
The absolute minimum fresh air ventilation rate recommended by ASHRAE
Standard 62 is? Right Ans - 15 cfm/person
What year was the use of spray on fireproofing and insulation containing
asbestos prohibited in new construction? Right Ans - 1973
What hazardous material are certified contractors not required to abate?
Right Ans - Radon (can be abated by anyone)
What is the SAFEST type of glazing to use in a sidelight adjacent to a door?
Right Ans - Tempered
What construction should be used to enclose a 1-hour rated corridor?
Right Ans - 5/8" Type X Gypsum Wallboard on 3 5/8" metal studs
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