Colorado Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

What is an alternative to a two-hour fire separation wall between occupancies?

1. Four-hour fire separation wall between occupancies

2. Install a one-hour rated separation wall between each occupancy if all occupancies are board and care, ambulatory care, or business occupancy

3. No fire separation wall is needed

4. Three-hour fire separation wall between occupancies

The correct answer is: Install a one-hour rated separation wall between each occupancy if all occupancies are board and care, ambulatory care, or business occupancy

An alternative to a two-hour fire separation wall between occupancies would be to install a one-hour rated separation wall between each occupancy if they are all board and care, ambulatory care, or business occupancy. This option recognizes that different occupancy types have different levels of risk and may not require the same level of fire protection as other occupancies. Option A is incorrect because it suggests using a higher level of fire protection (four-hour wall) which may not be necessary for all occupancies. Option B is incorrect because it completely removes the need for a fire separation wall, which would compromise the safety of the building. Option D is incorrect because it proposes an increased level of fire protection (three-hour wall) which may not be needed for all occupancies.