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Chapter 4 and 5
Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adoption: | The acceptance and formal approval of a model code by the governing body of a jurisdiction. |
| Code: | A systematically arranged body of rules; when and where to do or not to do something. |
| Construction Classification: | Classification of a building or structure into one of the five types or subtypes included in the model building codes based on types of materials and structural protection afforded. |
| Fire Department Connections: | External hose connections to supply fi re protection water for automatic sprinklers and standpipes. |
| Fire Protection Ratings: | Protection provided for building elements from the effects of fi re expressed in terms of time. |
| Interior Finish: | The exposed interior surface of a building or structure, whether for acoustical, decorative, insulative, or fire protection purposes. |
| Mini-Maxi Code: | Code adopted at a state level that cannot be locally amended. |
| Site Plan: | A plan for proposed development; typically the first plan submitted to the jurisdiction that includes location of structures, occupancy and construction type, proposed roadway and parking facilities, and available fire flow. |
| Standpipe: | A system of piping, valves hose outlets, and allied equipment installed in a building to distribute fire protection water. |
| Structural Fire Protection: | Protection afforded to structural elements to resist the effects of fire; protection is generally provided through encasement with concrete, gypsum, or other approved materials. |
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