33013* BUILDING CODES

33013 is a Level II General Non-Core Work element.

(*) Crossover credit exists in selected other fields/subfields for this work element. Read information on crossover work elements on pages 4 and 5 of the Program Detail Manual http://www.nicet.org/nicetmanuals/alarms.pdf.

A crossover table reference document is available at http://www.geocities.com/michaelbaker/docs/crossover.pdf

33013 DESCRIPTION
Understand building codes and their enforcement. Know the inter-relationship of building codes and installation standards. Review building codes to determine NFPA standards adoption and special requirements for fire alarm systems. Understand options of "trade-offs" available with regard to the elimination of sprinklers when automatic smoke detection systems are provided. For a particular building, compile information in tabular form that describes all trade-offs available under a model building code. (NFPA 101, Basic/National Building Code, International Building Code, Standard Building Code, Uniform Building Code, Fire Protection Through Modern Building Codes, Fire Protection Handbook, NEMA Guide to Code Requirements for Fire Protective Signaling and Detection Systems)

33013 REFERENCES:
NFPA 101
Basic/National Building Code
International Building Code
Standard Building Code
Uniform Building Code
Fire Protection Through Modern Building Codes
Fire Protection Handbook
NEMA Guide to Code Requirements for Fire Protective Signaling and Detection Systems

NICET TEST PREPARATION HANDBOOKS are now available for this element and for every element in level 1 through level 4.