An open building contains 2
Six is the minimum number of sprinklers required to protect the building.
In order to determine the minimum number of sprinklers needed for a building of 900 square feet, we typically follow the guideline that one sprinkler can effectively cover approximately 150 square feet. Therefore, dividing 900 by 150 results in a requirement of six sprinklers.
This choice states the total area of the building but does not answer the question about the number of sprinklers required. While it provides context, it fails to address the actual calculation needed to determine the minimum number of sprinklers.
This choice restates the question rather than providing an answer. While it emphasizes the focus on the minimum requirement, it does not contribute any numerical solution or calculation.
Choosing seven suggests an excess of sprinklers beyond the necessary minimum. Since six sprinklers adequately cover 900 square feet, seven would be unnecessary and not the correct response.
This option also proposes an excessive number of sprinklers. With a maximum coverage of 150 square feet per sprinkler, eight sprinklers would cover 1,200 square feet, which is more than needed for the 900 square foot area.
Selecting nine further emphasizes over-protection. Just as with eight, nine sprinklers would cover 1,350 square feet, significantly exceeding the coverage needed for the building.
To effectively protect a 900 square foot building, six sprinklers are required, based on the coverage capacity of each unit. The other choices either provide irrelevant information or suggest more sprinklers than necessary, failing to meet the criteria for the minimum requirement. Understanding these calculations is essential for efficient fire protection planning in building design.
Related Questions
View allRelated Quizzes
View allNo related quizzes currently available.
- ✓ 500+ Practice Questions
- ✓ Detailed Explanations
- ✓ Progress Analytics
- ✓ Exam Simulations