Question 46

Six sprinklers are required to protect the building.

In an open building of 900 square feet, the minimum number of sprinklers required to ensure adequate coverage is six, based on standard fire safety regulations.

A) 900 square feet. Assuming MAXIMUM coverage for any one head

This option is incorrect as it does not answer the question regarding the minimum number of sprinklers required. Instead, it merely states the size of the building and a condition for sprinkler coverage.

B) what is the MINIMUM number of sprinklers REQUIRED to protect this building

While this option poses a question, it does not provide an answer. It is not a valid choice since it does not specify a number of sprinklers.

C) Six

This option is correct as it directly answers the question about the minimum number of sprinklers needed for a building of 900 square feet. Fire safety codes typically dictate that one sprinkler can cover approximately 100 square feet, thus requiring six sprinklers to adequately cover the entire area.

D) Seven

This option is incorrect because it exceeds the required number of six sprinklers for a 900 square foot area. While it suggests additional protection, it is not necessary according to the standard coverage guidelines.

E) Eight

This option is also incorrect as it indicates an even greater number of sprinklers than necessary. For a building of 900 square feet, eight sprinklers would be excessive and not aligned with the minimum requirement.

F) Nine

This option is incorrect as it suggests an overestimation of the required number of sprinklers. Like options D and E, nine sprinklers would not be justified for the area in question.

Conclusion

The correct answer is six sprinklers, which adequately meets the fire safety requirements for a 900 square foot building. All other options either fail to provide a numerical answer or suggest an excessive number of sprinklers, which does not align with the guidelines for minimum coverage.