CIDQ IDPX Exam - Topic 6 Question 8 Discussion

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Question #: 8
Topic #: 6

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Which two functions are allowed with a one-hour fire separation in a fully-sprinklered building?

Aa bank and a theater

Ba car wash and a bank

Ca theater and a casino gaming floor

Da casino gaming floor and a bowling alley

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Gregoria

7 months ago

I think a casino gaming floor is too risky for that.

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Aileen

7 months ago

Totally agree, that makes sense.

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Eliseo

7 months ago

A bank and a theater can work together!

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Lavonne

7 months ago

Not sure about that combo, seems off to me.

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Carey

7 months ago

Wait, can a car wash really be in the same space as a bank?

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Elbert

8 months ago

I recall something about fire separations allowing certain combinations, but I can't remember if a bowling alley is too risky with a casino.

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Shonda

8 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like a casino gaming floor might not be allowed with a theater due to occupancy limits.

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Louisa

8 months ago

I practiced a similar question where a bank was allowed with a less risky function. Could it be the bank and the car wash?

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Yan

8 months ago

I think I remember that theaters have stricter requirements, so maybe they can't be paired with a bank?

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Hortencia

9 months ago

Alright, time to put my building code knowledge to the test. I think I'll go with option B - a car wash and a bank, but I'll review my notes just to be certain.

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Rueben

9 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem pretty specific, so I'll need to double-check the code to make sure I understand the nuances between the different functions allowed.

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Herminia

9 months ago

I've got this! The key is to remember that in a fully-sprinklered building, the fire separation requirements are more lenient. I'll go with option C - a theater and a casino gaming floor.

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Janey

9 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. The question is asking about allowed functions with a one-hour fire separation, so I'll need to focus on that specific code requirement.

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Twila

9 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully review the building code requirements for fire separation in sprinklered buildings.

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Leeann

11 months ago

Personally, I think D is the way to go. A casino gaming floor and a bowling alley. You know, just in case you need to take a break from the slots and roll a few frames.

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