Deck 29: Doors, Windows, Entrances, and Storefronts

Question 1

Approved fire door assemblies are required to meet the test requirements specified in ____ E152.

A) ASTM
B) NFRC
C) ANSI
D) NFPA

Answer 1

A

Question 2

____ frame windows are available with fixed and operable sashes.

A) Metal
B) Steel
C) Plastic
D) Wood

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Describe what should be considered when choosing a door type. Include requirements for residential and commercial doors.

Answer 3

The choice of a door depends on the volume of traffic, security requirements, and desired appearance. In residential buildings, interior doors provide privacy and sound control while exterior doors provide security, protection from the weather, and an important part of the exterior appearance. In commercial buildings, doors must permit ingress and egress as required by building codes. They are subject to considerable use and must be durable, with hardware able to withstand continued operation.

Question 4

What are the 4 designation systems used in the classification of fire doors?

Question 5

Describe skylights and their applications.

Question 6

Describe glass doors and their typical characteristics.

Question 7

____ fire doors move on an overhead barrel enclosed in a hood.

A) Tin clad
B) Rolling steel
C) Curtain-type
D) Special-purpose

Question 8

Give several examples of special doors that may be made for various reasons.

Question 9

All fire door assemblies must bear the label of an approved agency and include the name of the manufacturer, the fire protection rating, and the maximum ____.

A) hourly rating designation
B) tensile strength
C) transmitted temperature
D) strength rating

Question 10

____ doors use sound-dampening cores or sheets of lead over the core.

A) Fire-rated
B) Wood
C) Acoustical
D) Flush

Question 11

Give examples of types of local building code requirements that affect entrances and storefronts.

Question 12

Describe aluminum windows and their characteristics.

Question 13

Hollow metal frames are anchored to masonry walls with a metal strap or wire loop and usually ____ anchors are required on each jamb.

A) four
B) three
C) five
D) six

Question 14

___ _ windows are tested to meet the standards required to provide resistance to forced entry .

A) Security
B) Skylight
C) Roof
D) Storm

Question 15

Quality windows are tested and certified against ____ standards for air leakage, water infiltration, uniform wind load structural requirements, and uniform load deflection.

A) NFRC
B) NFPA
C) ASTM
D) ANSI

Question 16

Describe the two common designs of hollow-core metal doors.

Question 17

Describe stainless steel windows and their characteristics.

Question 18

Class ____ fire protection rating refers to openings in exterior walls subject to severe fire exposure from outside a building.

A) C
B) D
C) E
D) F

Question 19

What are the four classes of security windows?

Question 20

____ window units are rigid and strong and require narrower members than other materials, producing a smaller sight line.

A) Wood
B) Plastic
C) Steel
D) Glass