ICC 64 flashcards
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- Occupancy classification
- The process of assigning a building or space to a use group (A through U) based on the purpose and hazard of its use, which then determines applicable code requirements.
- Accessory occupancy
- A subordinate use that is ancillary to the main occupancy and occupies no more than 10 percent of the floor area of the story, allowing it to be classified as part of the main occupancy.
- Incidental use
- A hazardous or accessory function within another occupancy, such as a boiler room or combustible storage, that requires separation or protection per Table 509 without creating a separate occupancy.
- Type of construction
- A classification (Types I through V, with A and B subtypes) based on the required fire-resistance ratings of structural elements, ranging from most fire-resistive to least.
- Occupant load
- The number of persons for which a space is designed, computed from Table 1004.1.2 using gross or net floor area per occupant, and used to size egress and fixtures.
- Means of egress
- A continuous and unobstructed path of travel from any point in a building to a public way, consisting of exit access, exit, and exit discharge components.
- Travel distance
- The distance measured along the path of egress travel from the most remote point in a space to the nearest exit, limited by occupancy and sprinkler protection.
- Fire barrier
- A fire-resistance-rated wall assembly with protected openings that separates occupancies or exit enclosures and must be continuous from the foundation to the roof.
- Smoke barrier
- A continuous membrane assembly with protected openings that resists the passage of smoke and is required in certain institutional and high-rise occupancies.
- Panic hardware
- A door-latching assembly that releases with a single motion and is required on egress doors in Group A and E occupancies with occupant loads of 50 or more.
- Exit discharge
- The portion of the means of egress between the termination of an exit and a public way, which must be protected and unobstructed.
- Live load
- The load produced by the use and occupancy of a building, including occupants, furniture, and movable equipment, with minimum values given in Table 1607.1.
- Dead load
- The weight of all permanent construction, including walls, floors, roofs, finishes, partitions, and fixed equipment, that remains throughout the life of the structure.
- Risk category
- A classification (I through IV) reflecting the consequence of failure and the nature of occupancy, used to determine design loads and seismic detailing requirements.
- Seismic design category
- A classification (A through F) based on mapped spectral accelerations and risk category that determines the seismic design and detailing requirements for a structure.
- Special inspection
- Inspection by a qualified inspector of certain materials and workmanship, such as welding, high-strength bolting, and concrete placement, required by Chapter 17.
- Nonstructural component
- A building element that is not part of the structural force-resisting system, such as ceilings, partitions, cladding, and mechanical equipment, that must be braced for seismic forces.
- Deflection limit
- A maximum permissible deformation of a structural member, expressed as a fraction of span in Table 1604.3, to prevent damage to finishes and occupants.
- Building official
- The officer or agency charged by the jurisdiction with administering and enforcing the building code, including issuing permits, conducting inspections, and interpreting provisions.
- Certificate of occupancy
- A document issued after final inspection confirming that a building complies with the approved plans and code, and stating the permitted occupancy classification and use.
- Stop-work order
- An official notice directing that construction halt because work is contrary to the code or approved plans, remaining in effect until the building official lifts it.
- Board of appeals
- A body established by the jurisdiction to hear appeals of orders, decisions, and determinations made by the building official, with authority to affirm, modify, or reverse.
- Alternative materials
- Materials or methods not specifically prescribed by the code that the building official may approve when they meet the code's intent and are supported by approved testing.
- Plan review
- The process by which the building official examines construction documents for compliance with the code before a permit is issued.
- Referenced standards
- Published technical standards adopted by reference in Chapter 35 that carry the same force as the code text for the subjects they cover.
- Model code
- A code developed by a standards organization that becomes enforceable only when adopted by a jurisdiction, which may amend it.
- Chapter 2 definitions
- The chapter that establishes the meanings of terms used throughout the code; terms not defined there take their ordinarily accepted meaning.
- IBC chapter order
- The sequence from administration and definitions through occupancy, construction types, fire protection, egress, structural design, and referenced standards.
- Mixed occupancy
- A building containing two or more occupancies, which may be designed as nonseparated, separated by fire barriers, or with accessory occupancies.
- Assembly Group A
- An occupancy for the gathering of persons for civic, social, or religious functions, with subcategories A-1 through A-5 based on the type of assembly and occupant characteristics.
- Height and area limits
- The maximum building height and floor area permitted by Table 503 for a given occupancy and construction type, adjusted for frontage and sprinkler protection.
- Automatic sprinkler system
- A fire suppression system required by Section 903 for many occupancies based on height, occupant load, or hazard, and which may also permit height and area increases.