Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)

High-rise buildings with integrated smoke management systems require special design considerations including which of the following?

1. Passive fire protection

2. Code compliance only

3. Component redundancy

4. HVAC systems

The correct answer is: HVAC systems

High-rise buildings necessitate special design considerations due to their unique challenges in fire protection and evacuation. HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems in these structures play a critical role in smoke management. The correct answer emphasizes that integrated smoke management systems must include advanced HVAC design features to efficiently handle smoke movement and control within the building. This is essential for ensuring that smoke does not impede escape routes or affect air quality in areas of refuge. Specialized HVAC design can incorporate smoke barriers, pressurization systems, and strategic air handling that works hand-in-hand with the smoke control strategies employed in high-rise buildings. While other options may have relevance in certain contexts of fire protection, they do not directly address the specific requirement of how air movement and smoke are managed through HVAC systems, which is vital for both safety and compliance during fire incidents in high-rise structures.