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What can cause a properly maintained means of egress from functioning effectively?
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When the Total occupancy load is exceeded.
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During annual inspections, an inspector monitors?
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The conditions of existing means of egress, occupancy hasn't changed, exit requirements are still enforced
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The three elements of a means of egress system are?
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EXIT ACCESS. EXIT. --Exit passage ways. --Horizontal exits. --Smoke-proof enclosures EXIT DISCHARGE
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The model code defines means of egress as?
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a continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress or exit travel from any occupied point in a building or structure to a public way
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Define public way
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Parcel of land such as a street or sidewalk that is essentially unenclosed and used by the public for moving from one location to another
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A public way must have a minimum width and height of ______ ft.
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10 ft. (3m)
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Areas of refuge provide?
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an interim safe haven between the hazard and the public way
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Define exit access.
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The exit access leads from an occupied portion of a building or structure to the exit
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Exit passageways are designed to?
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Connect an interior exit stair to an exit door on the exterior of the structure; they must be constructed of the same fire-resistance-rated materials the exit stairs.
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Two basic types of horizontal exits.
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(1) A means of egress from one building to an area of refuge in another building on approximately the same level. (2) A means of egress through a fire barrier or firewall to an area of refuge at approximately the same level that provides protection from smoke and fire.
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