TCFP Plans Examiner Practice Test

Construction drawings are used to indicate all of the following EXCEPT:

1. Release heated gases

2. Detect smoke

3. Reduce smoke damage

4. Retard the spread of fire

The correct answer is: Detect smoke

Construction drawings serve several functions, one of which includes detailing the systems in place to manage various aspects of fire safety within a building. They outline how to integrate features that release heated gases and retard the spread of fire, aiding in the design of spaces to minimize damage during a fire event. Additionally, these drawings can illustrate systems designed to reduce smoke damage through appropriate material selection and structural design. However, detection of smoke is not typically indicated on construction drawings. Smoke detection is primarily a function of specific fire alarm systems and is portrayed in the operational plans, not construction drawings. Thus, while construction drawings may incorporate fire systems and the architectural features that address fire safety, they do not generally depict the mechanisms for smoke detection, making this choice appropriate in the context of the question.