NFPA Exam CFPE Topic 1 Question 11 Discussion

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Question #: 11
Topic #: 1

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Exhibit.

In the figure what is the approximate length of the dead end corridor?

A25 ft 10 in. (7.8 m)

B31 ft 6 in. (9.6 m)

C69 ft 8 in. (21.2 m)

D84 ft 6 in. (25.7 m)

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Suggested Answer: B

According to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, the interior finish for exits in educational occupancies must be Class A or B. Class A finishes have the lowest flame spread and smoke development indices, while Class B finishes are also considered safe but slightly less restrictive than Class A. This requirement ensures that exit routes remain safe and clear in the event of a fire, facilitating rapid evacuation.

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Mitsue

11 days ago

This is like a game of Guess the Length. I'll just close my eyes and point. *Throws dart at answer choices* Aha, 69 feet 8 inches! Lucky me, I suppose. Although, who needs to measure when you can just go with your gut, am I right?

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Lindsay

14 days ago

Okay, let's see here. The scale looks a bit off, but I think I can make it work. I'm going with 84 feet 6 inches. It's the longest option, so it's gotta be the right answer, right?

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Dalene

17 days ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be C) 69 ft 8 in. (21.2 m) based on the scale of the figure

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Roxane

17 days ago

Hmm, let me see. 25 feet 10 inches? No, that's too short. Maybe 31 feet 6 inches? Ah, wait, I think it's 69 feet 8 inches. Yeah, that sounds about right.

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Dominga

18 days ago

This is a tricky one. The image shows a lot of details, but I'm not sure I can accurately measure the length of that dead-end corridor. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Dana

18 days ago

I agree with Kenneth, the dead end corridor looks around that length

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Kenneth

19 days ago

I think the answer is B) 31 ft 6 in. (9.6 m)

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