ARE Study Review

When a roof drain becomes blocked, water is allowed to accumulate. IBC Chapter 16 requires that roofs should be designed to account for this potential load. How is the anticipated depth of water determined?

What is the required minimum corridor width for a corridor shared between 50 persons from  Business and 250 persons from Hospital occupancy? A. 44 inches,  B. 56 inches, C. 60 inches,  D. 96 inches

When a building's height is greater than or equal to 75 feet, at least one of the required exits must be:  A. a fire tower,   B. a smoke proof tower,   C. a smoke proof enclosure,   D. B+C but not A, E. A, B+C

In a mixed occupancy building, how is the required hourly rating of the fire barrier separating the two occupancies affected when the building has an automated sprinkler system?

As a tactile sign, braille would be included below this symbol. Where is the sign found and what wording do some building codes require to be included on the sign?

An exterior wall with a 2 hour rating requires a door assembly rating (standard door test NFPA 252) of 1 1/2 hours. If the exterior wall rating is increased to 3 hours, what is the required door assembly rating? A. 1 1/2, B. 2 C. 2 1/2, D. 3

What type of code uses an objective-based format based on outcomes? A. Performance codes, B. Prescriptive codes C. Informal codes, D. Municipal codes

Safety glazing (tempered glass, laminated glass or impact resistant plastic) is not required at this interior window (18sf glazed area). Which of these satisfies conditions for using non-safety glazing? A. Within 36 inches horizontally of a walking surface B. Bottom edge is less than 60" above the plane of the adjacent walking surface C. 1 1/2 in protective bar between 34 and 38 inches on accessible side D. Exposed area of the pane is greater than 9 sf Answer C. 1 1/2 inch protective bar between 34-38 inches on accessible side. In this case, safety glazing is not required. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

The maximum occupant load for one exit in this illustration is 49. For which occupancies is this applicable? (Select 4) A. A, B. B, C. I D. S, E. Fm F. M

Which type of construction is intended for offices and residential occupancies and allows a mix of noncombustible exterior walls with combustible interior construction? A. Type IIB B. Type III C. Type IV D. Type V Answer B. Type III. (IIB allows unprotected noncombustible elements, IV is mill or heavy timber construction, V is the least restrictive allowing any materials such as light wood frame construction) ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Per IBC 3002, when is it necessary to display the "star of life" symbol and where is it displayed?

IBC Table 601 gives the required fire-resistance ratings in hours. Which primary building elements constitute the structural frame specified by these requirements? I. lateral bracing, II. roof framing, III. columns, IV. stairways, V. girders, beams, VI trusses A. III, V, VI,   B. I, III, V,   C. I, II, III, V, VI,   D. II, III, V

To qualify as one of the required power receptacles in a dwelling, according to NEC, what is the maximum distance from the wall that this recessed or surface-mounted floor receptacle close to an exterior wall may be? Answer Less than or equal to 18 inches. Additional requirements apply, such as approved floor box housing, cover... ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

Fire-resistance rating requirements listed in IBC Table 601 list major building elements based on construction classification. Match these two criteria correctly, choose 2 A. Type IB = roof construction 1 1/2 hrs B. Type IIB = exterior bearing walls 1 hr C. Type IIIA = structural frame 1 hr D. Type VB = floor construction 1 hr E. Type IVHT = exterior bearing walls 2 hr Answer C. and E. are correct. HT = heavy timber. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS Reference tip:  Find the online version of Table 601 in this discussion paper here

Public toilets required in public facilities may be located on the story above or below the space served by the toilets and may be part of a large floor plate. Patrons or visitors must travel a distance not to exceed how many feet? A. 100 ft B. 200 ft C. 300 ft D. 400 ft E. 500 ft Answer E. 500 feet. Also, if the path of travel is not accessible, alternate accessible facilities must be provided. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SD

Which of the following types of construction in IBC is the least fire resistive? A. Type I B. Type IIA C. Type IIIB D. Type IV E. Type VB Answer E. Type V is the least fire resistive, while type I is most fire resistive. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

An alcove (recess) along an exit corridor partially accommodates the swing of a door opening onto the path of egress travel, reducing its clear width. When fully opened, what is the maximum projection of the door that is allowed into the corridor? Answer 7 inches maximum. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

A 4-story law school building with a 250 occupant capacity has drinking fountains in the corridor of each floor. According to IBC special occupancy provisions, how many fountains are required in total? Answer 8 (4 for standing persons, 4 at a low elevation for wheelchairs). 50% must be accessible on floors where they are provided, even on floors that are not required to be accessible (1109.5).

For the "cane range" of protruding wall objects greater than 4", what is the maximum height above the floor allowing visually impaired persons to detect the protrusion when walking either perpendicular or parallel to a wall? Answer 27 inches maximum ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

What is the maximum distance measured vertically between stairway landings?