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Codes Midterm Updated questions and
answers 2024
What is the main focus of sustainability codes and which state were the first
sustainability codes used? - answer How the building affects the environments.
Originated in California

Explain what a performance code is. - answer A code that gives a standard for
safety, but doesn't give specific ways for it to be achieved. A designer must justify their
solutions.

Explain what a prescriptive code is. - answer A code that gives specific ways for the
standard of safety to be achieved.

What is the difference between a dead load and a live load? - answer A dead load is
the structural elements of a building, like walls and floors (horizontal and vertical
assemblies). A live load is the other elements, such as people and furniture.

at a minimum, how many exits would be required for an occupant load of 400 people? -
answer 2 exits

Explain the half-diagonal rule. - answer The distance that must be between exits in a
space. The longest diagonal in the space is measured, then divided by two to get the
distance between the exits.

What is the difference between an aisle and a corridor. - answer an aisle can be
made simply of furniture, where a corridor needs fire rated walls.

What are walls also called? - answer Partitions and and barriers--partitions are full
walls that go from horizontal assembly to horizontal assembly

what things must be known before the occupancy classification can be accurately
determined? - answer use, risk factors, and expected number of people

what is the minimum typical ceiling height for stairs and landings not including signage -
answer 90"

what is the part of a means of egress that connects an exit with a public way - answer
exit discharge

what is the occupant load formula? - answer floor area divided by occupant factor

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