ICC F2 flashcards

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Fire Code Official Authority

The fire code official enforces the code, issues permits, conducts inspections, and may order correction of hazardous conditions or stop work.

Permit Required

A permit is required for operations such as open burning, fireworks, flammable liquid storage, and installation of fire protection systems.

Inspection Warrant

If entry is refused, the fire code official may seek an inspection warrant to conduct a required inspection.

Notice of Violation

A written notice must specify the code section violated, the corrective action required, and a compliance deadline.

Stop-Work Order

Issued when work proceeds without a required permit or violates approved plans; work must cease immediately.

Board of Appeals

A board that reviews appeals of fire code official decisions; appeals must be filed within a specified time, often 30 days.

Penalties for Violations

Violations may result in fines, imprisonment, or both; each day of violation may be a separate offense.

Combustible Waste Storage

Must be stored in approved containers and removed from the premises at frequent intervals to prevent fire spread.

Hot Work Prohibition

Open flames, smoking, and hot work are prohibited in areas where flammable vapors or dusts may be present.

Fire Lane Maintenance

Fire lanes and apparatus access roads must be kept clear and marked; parking is prohibited to ensure emergency access.

Exit Sign Illumination

Exit signs must be illuminated and visible; emergency lighting must provide illumination for at least 90 minutes.

Hydrant Clear Space

Fire hydrants must be accessible and maintained with a clear space of at least 3 feet (914 mm) around them.

Flammable Liquid Storage

Flammable and combustible liquids must be stored in approved containers and cabinets, with limits on quantities per control area.

Combustible Decorations Limits

In means of egress, combustible decorations are limited to 10% of wall area unless sprinklered, and must not obstruct exits.

Type I Construction

Noncombustible construction with high fire-resistance ratings, such as a 2-hour structural frame, used for high-rise buildings.

Type V Construction

Wood-frame construction with the most restrictive allowable heights and areas due to combustible materials.

Fire Wall Rating

A fire wall must have a fire-resistance rating of at least 2 hours and extend continuously from foundation to roof.

Fire Barrier Rating

Fire barriers separating different occupancies typically require a 1-hour or 2-hour rating depending on the occupancy classification.

Opening Protectives

Fire doors and fire windows must have a fire-protection rating corresponding to the fire-resistance rating of the wall.

Fireblocking

Required in concealed spaces to inhibit the spread of fire; draftstopping is required in floor/ceiling assemblies.

Allowable Area Increases

The allowable area of a building may be increased with sprinklers, frontage, and separation distances per code formulas.

Sprinkler Design Density

Automatic sprinkler systems must be designed to provide a minimum density (gpm/ft²) over a specified area of operation.

Water Supply Requirements

Sprinkler systems require a water supply with adequate pressure and duration; fire flow is based on building size and occupancy.

Standpipe System Requirement

Standpipes are required in buildings where the highest floor is more than 30 feet above fire department access.

Fire Alarm Monitoring

Fire alarm systems must be monitored by an approved supervising station or provide equivalent protection.

Extinguisher Selection

Portable fire extinguishers must be selected based on hazard class (A, B, C, D, K) and located within specified travel distances.

Hazardous Materials Limits

Storage limits are based on physical state, flash point, and toxicity, and are tabulated by control area.

Sprinkler Control Valves

Control valves must be supervised and clearly identified; main drain tests verify water supply adequacy.

Means of Egress Components

The means of egress consists of three parts: exit access, exit, and exit discharge.

Number of Exits

At least two exits are required for most occupancies; one exit is allowed for small spaces with limited occupant load and travel distance.

Travel Distance Limits

Travel distance to an exit is limited (e.g., 200 feet for unsprinklered business occupancies) and may be increased with sprinklers.

Exit Door Swing

Exit doors must swing in the direction of egress travel when serving an occupant load of 50 or more.

Interior Finish Classification

Interior finish is classified by flame spread index: Class A (0-25), Class B (26-75), Class C (76-200).