{"id":2,"date":"2012-08-24T21:39:47","date_gmt":"2012-08-24T21:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2019-12-30T08:26:32","modified_gmt":"2019-12-30T08:26:32","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Building Codes FAQ<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>What are the Travel Distance Limits?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; xx.2.6 and 7.6 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/travel-distance\/\">Travel Distance Limits<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; xx.2.5.3 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/common-path-of-travel\/\">Common Path of Travel<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; xx.2.5.2 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/dead-end\/\">Dead-end Limit<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check this video about (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G8nuCqQnW0U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travel Distance<\/a>), (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xRk4bGlEUjo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dead-end<\/a>) and (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bJG6ydNMjbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Common Path of Travel<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check this video about (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NAc1C77ArXw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travel distance to Smoke Compartment<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>What are the required Fire Ratings?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; xx.3.6 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/corridor-walls\/\">Required Fire Rating for Corridors<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; xx.3.1 (Required Fire Rating for Staircases, <a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/exit-stair-wall-rating-3-stories\/\">&gt; 3-stories<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/exit-stair-wall-rating-%E2%89%A4-3-stories\/\">\u2264 3 stories<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; xx.3.2 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/hazardous-areas-protection\/\">Hazardous Areas Protection<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; Table 6.1.14.4.1(a) (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/occupancy-separation-requirements\/\">Occupancy Separation Requirements<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check NFPA 5000 &#8211; Table 7.4.1 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/nfpa\/5000\/table-7.4.1.html\">Max. Floor Area and Building Height<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Check NFPA 5000 &#8211; Table 7.3.2.1 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/nfpa\/5000\/table-7.3.2.1.html\">Fire Resistance Ratings for Exterior Walls<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Check this video for (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m5O19SiEUhU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">External Wall Fire Rating Requirements<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Check this video for (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Lm-Den4ukNo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smoke Compartment Exit<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>What are the minimum widths required for Corridor, Door, Ramp and Stair?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; xx.2.3 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/corridor-width\/\">Corridor Width<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; xx.2.3 and Table 3.3.3 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/door-clear-width\/\">Door Width<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check this video for (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Nt9aRFYFms4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Door Encroachment requirements<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>How to know How Many Exits are required?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; xx.2.4 and 7.4 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/number-of-means-of-exit\/\">Number of Means of Exit<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check this video for (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hJxdcCbcxoU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Door Locations<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>How to determine the Occupant Load?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Check this (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_8215410_calculate-occupancy-loads.html\">Sample Calculations<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Refer to NFPA 101 &#8211; Table 7.3.1.2 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/occupant-load-factors\/\">Occupant Load Factor<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check also this video\u00a0(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EuoR2I02to8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Occupant Load 6.0<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>When is Fire Sprinkler System required to be provided in the building?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Sprinklers are normally required for &#8216;High Rise&#8217; buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; xx.3.5.1 and 9.7 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/automatic-sprinkler\/\">Sprinkler requirements per Occupancy Type<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>When is Fire Alarm System required to be provided in the building?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; xx.3.4.1 and 9.6 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/alarm-system\/\">Fire Alarm System Requirements per Occupancy Type<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/what-are-the-definition-of-high-rise-medium-rise-and-low-rise-buildings\/\">What are the definition of High-rise, Medium-rise and Low-rise Buildings?<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/at-what-level-shall-the-fire-pump-be-installed-within-the-building\/\">At what level shall the Fire pump be installed within the building?<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/what-is-the-maximum-size-of-a-kitchen-allowed-in-a-non-sprinklered-building\/\">What is the maximum size of a kitchen allowed in a non-sprinklered building?<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/what-are-the-requirements-for-private-fire-hydrants\/\">What are the requirements for Private Fire Hydrants?<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/what-are-the-requirements-for-fire-engine-access-way\/\">What are the requirements for Fire Engine Access way\/road?<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/what-are-the-requirements-for-landing-valves\/\">What are the requirements for Landing Valves?<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/what-are-the-requirements-for-fire-command-center\/\">What are the requirements for Fire Command Center?<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/when-is-single-exit-aloowed-in-apartment-building\/\">When is Single Exit Allowed in Apartment Building?<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/what-are-the-classifications-of-fire-fighting-systems\/\">What are the classifications of fire fighting systems?<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/what-are-the-requirements-for-manual-call-points\/\">What are the requirements for Manual Call Points?<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/when-is-emergency-voice-communication-required\/\">When is Emergency Voice Communication Required?<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/what-are-the-illumination-requirements\/\">What are the Illumination requirements?<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/what-is-flame-spread-and-smoke-developed\/\">What is flame spread and smoke developed?<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building Codes FAQ<\/p>\n<p>What are the Travel Distance Limits?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; xx.2.6 and 7.6 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/travel-distance\/\">Travel Distance Limits<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211; xx.2.5.3 (<a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/common-path-of-travel\/\">Common Path of Travel<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Check NFPA 101 &#8211;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":105,"href":"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1868,"href":"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions\/1868"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}