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Bolted connections

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Gravity wall

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Fire zones

The fire zone of a project's site can impact requirements for fire resistive features, certain usage and construction type selection (such as combustible, non-combustible). They are typically designated high hazard, moderate hazard, or low hazard, and mapped geographically. Through which authority are fire zones generally established? Choose 2 A. life safety code B. building code C. local jurisdiction D. state E. NFPA F. FEMA Answer Fire zones are generally established by D. state (state fire code) and through C. local jurisdictions (county or local fire departments) ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP