PE Problem #56

8/21/2018

Considering all potential components in a building, which of the following occupancies have the most restrictive requirements for material flame spread and smoke development?
a. new day-care centers
b. existing duplex home
c. existing Class B department store
d. new large warehouse

Solution | Posted 08/22/18

4 Comments

8/21/2018 09:33:04 am

Colleen

8/21/2018 11:14:26 am

Looks like this is a repeat of yesterday's question...answer is A. new day-care centers

Per 17.3.3.2, new day care centers are limited to Class A or B flame spread index.

Per 24.3.3.2, Existing 1 and 2 family dwelling units can have Class A, B, or C flame spread index (assuming I classified the duplex correctly as a 1 and 2 family dwelling unit)

Per 37.3.3.2, Existing mercantile can be Class A, B, or C

Per 42.3.3.2, Storage occupancies can also have Class A, B, or C flame spread index.

Since new day care centers only permit Class A or B, since these are lower flame spread index, it is the most restrictive.

Pari

8/21/2018 11:19:27 am

Nimal Tissa Wijetunga

8/21/2018 11:04:41 pm

The answer is C & D among the Occuancies given

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