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Understanding Fire Safety and Building Codes

Test your knowledge on fire safety measures, building codes, and construction types with this engaging quiz. Whether you're a professional in the field or someone interested in fire safety, this quiz is designed to enhance your understanding.

16 Questions covering various aspects of fire safety
Multiple choice answers to challenge your knowledge
Learn while you assess your understanding

16 Questions4 MinutesCreated by SafetyGuide101

1. ..is the total amount of potential heat in the fuel available to a fire within the building

Fire load

Fire resistance

Flame spread

2. Which type of construction are classified as buildings of ordinary construction

Type III

Type I

Type II

Type IV

5.is the ability of a structural assembly to maintain its load bearing capacity and structural integrity under fire conditions

Fire resistance

Flame spread

Fire load

6. Which of the following are the separate elements that is involved in a building fire

Structural element

Nonstructural element

Building contents

All of the answers

1. ...........is the criteria used to determine the maximum number of occupants within a space

Load factor

Capacity factor

Occupancy classification

2. Protected pathway for an exit implies, that it is..........?

Non Fire resistance

Fire resistance

Smoke resistance

3. Exit signs must be illuminated to a surface value of at least...........and be distinct in color

Eight foot-candles

Fifteen foot-candles

Five foot-candles

4. ...........occurs when the occupants experience a sudden feeling of alarm or fear

A Panic behaviour

Responsible behaviour

Irresponsible behaviour

5. The most effective type of alarm is one that combines:

An alarm bell with human voice directives

An alarm bell with lightening notification

Lightening notification and human voice

6. Which of the following influence the number of exits in buildings

Location of the building

Color of the building

The number of persons

7. Which of the following building features are used to reduce fire spread.

Fire dampers

Fire walls

Fire stops

Any of the above

8. Grouping of building according to the use is called:

Occupancy load factor

Capacity load factor

Occupancy classification

9. Which of the following code can be use as inspectors guide/regulate fire safety of a building after it is built:

IFC

NCB

ICC

ST202-M2

Understanding Fire Safety and Building Codes

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