When do you need a permit for a retaining wall - ANS-When it is over 4 feet tall
The building official may revoke a permit if - ANS-it is issued in error or in violation of an
ordinance
Who can issue a notice of violation - ANS-Building Department
Shear Wall resists - ANS-Lateral pressure
What type of construction uses heavy timbers AND HIGHLIGHT CONSTRUCTION
TYPES - ANS-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 - ANS-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? - ANS-5 feet
What must be the temperature when using Sprayed Fire resistant material (SRFM). -
ANS-The temperature must be at least 40 degrees for 24 hours
How high must parapet walls be - ANS-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 - ANS-minimum 0.10
inch thickness
Shafts in building with more than ________ must have how many hours of fire rating. -
ANS-4 stories : 2 hours
137 - Table 716.6 - Fire window assembly fire protection ratings - ANS-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) - ANS-2 hours
143- table 716.6 - ANS-143- table 716.6
,What material do you use to fire protect steel columns - ANS-gypsum wallboard.
What is finished wood flooring permitted to be attached to - ANS-embedded or fire
blocked wood sleepers
Can you occupy a structure or portion of a structure that has not been fire protection
systems - ANS-No, it is unlawful
Where should alarm signals be automatically be transmitted to - ANS-approved
supervising station
Where smoke alarms required, where should they get their power source from -
ANS-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 - ANS-top of box at 42"
minimum and 48" maximum height from the floor.
What are the methods to supervise open backflow prevention valves - ANS-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 - ANS-7 feet 6 inches.
Maximum Floor area allowance per occupant - ANS-100SF per occupant
When Doors are fully opened shall not reduce the width by more than - ANS-7 inches
What is the length of time that an Emergency Power system illuminate for - ANS-90
minutes.
When must a building have an elevator - ANS-When its more than 3 stories high
What is the size of a refuge area for a wheel chair - ANS-30" x 48".
All separation areas of refuge have to be separated by - ANS-a smoke barrier.
,What is the minimum width of a door opening - ANS-32"
The minimum height of interior door is - ANS-80"
Which way must the doors swing open when serving a room or area containing more
than 50 occupants - ANS-the doors must swing open in the direction of egress
How much pressure for nonfire interior door to open - ANS-5 lbs
What type of hardware is required on doors with occupant loads of more than 50. -
ANS-PANIC hardware
Minimum headroom height for stairway - ANS-6"8'
Maximum Riser height for stairway - ANS-7"
What is the maximum height from the floor for Emergency Escape and rescue opening
sills - ANS-44" above the floor
Required number of Accessible parking spaces required for a 60 space lot - ANS-3
accessible spaces
Van Parking Spaces - ANS-Must all be on one level
What percentage of the total air flow must be from the eaves - ANS-50- 60%
What is the spacing of fastenings(studs) for exterior metal siding - ANS-should be
spaced 24" vertically or horizontally
Asphalt shingles Roof Slopes 2:12 - ANS-need two plys of 15 pound felt
Asphalt shingles Roof Slopes 4:12 - ANS-need one ply of 15 pound felt
Asphalt shingles Roof - ANS-Type A and most fire resistant
319 - TABLE 1507.2.9.2 Valley Lining Material Thickness - ANS-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 - ANS-326 - TABLES 1507.8.7 and 9.8 Wood
Shingle and Shake Exposure Tables
What is the minimum slope for metal shingles - ANS-3:12
What is the minimum slope for built up roofs - ANS-¼: 12 (2%) slope for drainage.
When is a geotechnical inspection required for backfilling a footing. - ANS-backfilling
more than 12"under a footing.
The grade away from a building must be - ANS-at least 5% for at least 10 feet.
The top of the foundation drain materials must be - ANS-6" above the footing or filter
fabric over stone
Minimum specified compressive strength for concrete - ANS-2500 psi
What are the minimum slab provisions - ANS-The thickness of concrete floor slabs
suppoted directly on the ground shall not be less than 3 ½ inhes.
A 6 mil polyethylene vapor retarder with joints lapped not less than 6" shall be placed
between the sub grade and the slab.
426 Slab Requirements TABLE - ANS-
Changing the edge distance from 4 1/2" to 7 1/2" will - ANS-increase the shear service
load on a 3/4 embedded bolt in 3000 PSI concrete to 740 lbs
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