ICC Commercial Building Inspector Practice Test

For proscenium wall protection, what must the proscenium fire curtain comply with?

1. NFPA 70

2. NFPA 80

3. NFPA 101

4. NFPA 120

The correct answer is: NFPA 80

The proscenium fire curtain must comply with NFPA 80, which is the standard focused on fire doors and other opening protective measures. This specific standard outlines the requirements for the installation, maintenance, and performance of fire doors and curtains that are critical in controlling the spread of fire and smoke in a theatre or performance space. Ensuring that the proscenium fire curtain adheres to NFPA 80 helps protect the audience and performers by containing potential fires within the stage area, thereby enhancing the overall safety of the building. Other standards mentioned do not directly pertain to the requirements for fire curtains specifically. While NFPA 70 deals with electrical installations and NFPA 101 focuses on life safety in building design, neither of these addresses the requirements relevant to fire protection systems such as the proscenium fire curtain. NFPA 120 relates to the prevention of dust explosions and does not apply in this context. Thus, NFPA 80 is the correct reference for the compliance of proscenium wall protection in theatre and performance settings.