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| On what three factors are fire-resistance requirements based for exterior, nonbearing walls? |
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- Distance from building to property line
- Type of construction
- Occupancy group
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| What are the 2 purposes of designing buildings to certain classifications? |
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- Protect the structural elements from fire and collapse
- Prevent fire from spreading from one building to another
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| Which has more limitations on area and height - Type 1 or Type V? |
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| Type V since it is more combustible. |
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| What are the factors that determine the fire hazard for a fire zone? |
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- Density
- Access for firefighting equipment
- Existing building heights
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| If a building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, how much can the maximum height be increased? |
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| If a building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, how many stories can be added to the building. |
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| What is a noncombustible material? |
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Either:
- No part will ignite and burn when subjected to fire or any material passing the ASTM E136 test, or
- A material having a structural base of noncombustible material with a surfacing material not over 1/8 in. thick and a flame-spread rating of 50 or less.
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