Which term refers to a building deemed to have historical significance by a jurisdiction?

Which term refers to a building deemed to have historical significance by a jurisdiction?

• A. High-Rise Building
• B. Historic Building
• C. Common Path of Travel
• D. Change of Use

Answer: (B)

A building designated as historically significant is called a historic building. This status is given by the local authority having jurisdiction to recognize its preservation needs, while still keeping occupants safe. In NFPA 101, historic buildings can receive special allowances or review under historic-preservation provisions, allowing modifications that protect the building’s character but require life-safety protections to be maintained or justified for approval. The other terms refer to different concepts: a high-rise building is defined by its height and has specific egress and fire protection rules; a common path of travel is the shared portion of the exit access that leads to an exit; and a change of use means altering the occupancy classification, which triggers different life-safety requirements.

A building designated as historically significant is called a historic building. This status is given by the local authority having jurisdiction to recognize its preservation needs, while still keeping occupants safe. In NFPA 101, historic buildings can receive special allowances or review under historic-preservation provisions, allowing modifications that protect the building’s character but require life-safety protections to be maintained or justified for approval.

The other terms refer to different concepts: a high-rise building is defined by its height and has specific egress and fire protection rules; a common path of travel is the shared portion of the exit access that leads to an exit; and a change of use means altering the occupancy classification, which triggers different life-safety requirements.