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NASCLA BOOKS COMBINEDWhen do you need a permit for a retaining wall - correct answer ✔✔When it is over 4 feet tall
The building official may revoke a permit if - correct answer ✔✔it is issued in error or in violation of an
ordinance
Who can issue a notice of violation - correct answer ✔✔Building Department
Shear Wall resists - correct answer ✔✔Lateral pressure
What type of construction uses heavy timbers AND HIGHLIGHT CONSTRUCTION TYPES - correct answer
✔✔type IV construction uses heavy timbers - the exterior is made of non-combustible materials and the
interior of solid or laminated wood.
Headroom required in a multistory parking garage - correct answer ✔✔7 foot
IF you are operating a forklift in a warehouse building with steel columns. What is the minimum height
to fireproof the columns to protect them from impact? - correct answer ✔✔5 feet
What must be the temperature when using Sprayed Fire resistant material (SRFM). - correct answer
✔✔The temperature must be at least 40 degrees for 24 hours
How high must parapet walls be - correct answer ✔✔Parapet walls must be at least 30" above where the
roof intersects the wall
What is the thickness of smoke barriers in steel group I-3 buildings - correct answer ✔✔minimum 0.10
inch thickness
,Shafts in building with more than ________ must have how many hours of fire rating. - correct answer
✔✔4 stories : 2 hours
137 - Table 716.6 - Fire window assembly fire protection ratings - correct answer ✔✔Table 716.6 - Fire
window assembly fire protection ratings
What is the fire rating on an 2 layers of 5/8" of gypsum board (drywall) - correct answer ✔✔2 hours
143- table 716.6 - correct answer ✔✔143- table 716.6
What material do you use to fire protect steel columns - correct answer ✔✔gypsum wallboard.
What is finished wood flooring permitted to be attached to - correct answer ✔✔embedded or fire
blocked wood sleepers
Can you occupy a structure or portion of a structure that has not been fire protection systems - correct
answer ✔✔No, it is unlawful
Where should alarm signals be automatically be transmitted to - correct answer ✔✔approved
supervising station
Where smoke alarms required, where should they get their power source from - correct answer
✔✔primary power from the building wiring, should not have on off switch and have a battery backup.
What is the maximum and minimum height for fire alarm boxes - correct answer ✔✔top of box at 42"
minimum and 48" maximum height from the floor.
What are the methods to supervise open backflow prevention valves - correct answer ✔✔1. Central
station/remote station signaling.
2. Local signaling that will cause the sounding of an audible signal at a attendants location.
3. Locking valves open
4.sealing of valves and approved weekly recorded inspection.
,What is the minimum egress height of a ceiling - correct answer ✔✔7 feet 6 inches.
Maximum Floor area allowance per occupant - correct answer ✔✔100SF per occupant
When Doors are fully opened shall not reduce the width by more than - correct answer ✔✔7 inches
What is the length of time that an Emergency Power system illuminate for - correct answer ✔✔90
minutes.
When must a building have an elevator - correct answer ✔✔When its more than 3 stories high
What is the size of a refuge area for a wheel chair - correct answer ✔✔30" x 48".
All separation areas of refuge have to be separated by - correct answer ✔✔a smoke barrier.
What is the minimum width of a door opening - correct answer ✔✔32"
The minimum height of interior door is - correct answer ✔✔80"
Which way must the doors swing open when serving a room or area containing more than 50 occupants
- correct answer ✔✔the doors must swing open in the direction of egress
How much pressure for nonfire interior door to open - correct answer ✔✔5 lbs
What type of hardware is required on doors with occupant loads of more than 50. - correct answer
✔✔PANIC hardware
Minimum headroom height for stairway - correct answer ✔✔6"8'
, Maximum Riser height for stairway - correct answer ✔✔7"
What is the maximum height from the floor for Emergency Escape and rescue opening sills - correct
answer ✔✔44" above the floor
Required number of Accessible parking spaces required for a 60 space lot - correct answer ✔✔3
accessible spaces
Van Parking Spaces - correct answer ✔✔Must all be on one level
What percentage of the total air flow must be from the eaves - correct answer ✔✔50- 60%
What is the spacing of fastenings(studs) for exterior metal siding - correct answer ✔✔should be spaced
24" vertically or horizontally
Asphalt shingles Roof Slopes 2:12 - correct answer ✔✔need two plys of 15 pound felt
Asphalt shingles Roof Slopes 4:12 - correct answer ✔✔need one ply of 15 pound felt
Asphalt shingles Roof - correct answer ✔✔Type A and most fire resistant
319 - TABLE 1507.2.9.2 Valley Lining Material Thickness - correct answer ✔✔319 - TABLE 1507.2.9.2
Valley Lining Material Thickness
326 - TABLES 1507.8.7 and 9.8 Wood Shingle and Shake Exposure Tables two tables one for shakes and
one for shingles - correct answer ✔✔326 - TABLES 1507.8.7 and 9.8 Wood Shingle and Shake Exposure
Tables
What is the minimum slope for metal shingles - correct answer ✔✔3:12
What is the minimum slope for built up roofs - correct answer ✔✔¼: 12 (2%) slope for drainage.
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