Quiz #4

Q1. True or False: If a corridor is fully sprinklered, the permissible ‘Dead End’ distance may be increased by 100 percent of the distance listed in Subchapter 6 - Means of Egress - Table 6-1 "Determination of Exit and Access Requirements" .

A1. se. Sprinklering a corridor does not allow an increase in dead end distance. However, If a corridor is completely enclosed in 2-hour construction, and is protected by 1 1/2 hour rated doors, the permissible ‘Dead End’ distance may be increased by 100 percent.

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Q2. Travel distance describes what measurement on the floor of a building?

A2. Travel Distance is the measure from the most remote point in any room or space to the center of a door opening directly onto an open exterior space, a vertical or horizontal exit, an interior stair, or an exit passageway.

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Q3. Stairs greater than (?) width must be provided with handrails on both sides?

A3. Forty-Four inches.

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Q4. The maximum stair width permitted without the addition of an intermediate handrail is (?) width?

A4. Eighty-Eight inches.

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Q5. True or False: Asbestos and Lead abatement must be confirmed prior to the NYC Department of Buildings issuing a Work Permit on a job.

A5. False. Only proof of Asbestos abatement must be filed prior to the issuance of a Work Permit. Lead abatement is governed separately by NYC Department of Housing, Preservation, and Development.

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