ICC B2 practice test

ICC B2 · Question 1 of 2565:38

Public Safety and Special Construction

In a sprinklered office floor, a tenant hangs a new rectangular duct from its own supports about 6 in. below the deflectors of two sprinkler heads. What is the concern?

Press A-D or 1-4 to choose an answer while this question is on screen.

The heads nearest the duct will trip too early because cool air flows over themSmoke cannot reach the heads, which are the devices that detect smokeWater discharged onto the duct will drain into the ceiling and soak the tileThe duct blocks the spray pattern of the heads, so the floor below gets less coverage

Plumb is off during timed tests. On the free 10-question check and in untimed course practice, Plumb walks you through your answers.

Every question is original and written to International Code Council's published content outline, and every explanation cites the code section or source it relies on.