What is flashover?
A) A rapidly occurring transitional event in the development of a compartment fire
B) The condition where unburned fuel (pyrolyzate) from the originating fire has accumulated in the ceiling layer to a sufficient concentration that it ignites and burns
C) The ignition of unburned pyrolyzates, due to sudden influx of air which ignites and results in an extremely rapid burning of gases/pyrolysis products being forced out through the opening
D) The sudden ignition of a diffused fuel suspended in the atmosphere
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a. sternocostal, costovertebral, and costotransverse joints. b. sternochondral, costovertebral, and costotransverse joints. c. sternocostal, chondrovertebral, and costotransverse joints. d. sternocostal, costovertebral, and chondrotransverse joints.
What determines the required rating for a protected stairway?
A. Occupancy load B. Building contractions C. Building height D. Local building official