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Which standard specifies the characteristics and test methods for polyethylene (PE) pipes used for drainage?
Which standard specifies the characteristics and test methods for polyethylene (PE) pipes used for drainage?
What is the minimum diameter required for drain tile or pipe used for foundation drainage?
What is the minimum diameter required for drain tile or pipe used for foundation drainage?
What is the minimum depth that the granular material used to drain the bottom of a foundation should be laid beneath the footing of the building?
What is the minimum depth that the granular material used to drain the bottom of a foundation should be laid beneath the footing of the building?
Where should dry wells be located in relation to the building foundation?
Where should dry wells be located in relation to the building foundation?
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What should be the minimum depth of a sump pit?
What should be the minimum depth of a sump pit?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015 Volume 2 Division B, which type of foundation walls are subject to surcharge?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015 Volume 2 Division B, which type of foundation walls are subject to surcharge?
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What is the minimum compressive strength required for concrete block used in unit masonry construction?
What is the minimum compressive strength required for concrete block used in unit masonry construction?
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What is the maximum spacing allowed between piers in a building of 1 storey in building height when piers are used as a foundation system?
What is the maximum spacing allowed between piers in a building of 1 storey in building height when piers are used as a foundation system?
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Which document provides the requirements for wood-frame foundations in Canada?
Which document provides the requirements for wood-frame foundations in Canada?
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When are footings required under walls, pilasters, columns, piers, fireplaces, and chimneys?
When are footings required under walls, pilasters, columns, piers, fireplaces, and chimneys?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which section applies to subsurface drainage and surface drainage?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which section applies to subsurface drainage and surface drainage?
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What are the drainage requirements beneath floors-on-ground according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
What are the drainage requirements beneath floors-on-ground according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
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What materials can be used to drain the bottom of exterior foundation walls according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
What materials can be used to drain the bottom of exterior foundation walls according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
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What is the purpose of extending insulation or backfill to the footing level adjacent to the exterior surface of a foundation wall?
What is the purpose of extending insulation or backfill to the footing level adjacent to the exterior surface of a foundation wall?
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What limitation should be followed when using crushed rock as backfill adjacent to the exterior surface of a foundation wall?
What limitation should be followed when using crushed rock as backfill adjacent to the exterior surface of a foundation wall?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following conditions would cause the portion of a foundation wall beneath an opening to be considered laterally unsupported?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following conditions would cause the portion of a foundation wall beneath an opening to be considered laterally unsupported?
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For the purposes of Sentence (3) in the National Building Code of Canada 2015, how is the combined width of multiple openings in a foundation wall considered?
For the purposes of Sentence (3) in the National Building Code of Canada 2015, how is the combined width of multiple openings in a foundation wall considered?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, when are flat insulating concrete form foundation walls considered to be laterally supported at the top?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, when are flat insulating concrete form foundation walls considered to be laterally supported at the top?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum width of an opening in a foundation wall that would not cause the portion of the wall beneath it to be considered laterally unsupported?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum width of an opening in a foundation wall that would not cause the portion of the wall beneath it to be considered laterally unsupported?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, how is the total width of the openings in a foundation wall calculated?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, how is the total width of the openings in a foundation wall calculated?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum height of finished ground above the basement floor or crawl space ground cover for solid concrete foundation walls with a minimum strength of 15 MPa, that are laterally unsupported at the top?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum height of finished ground above the basement floor or crawl space ground cover for solid concrete foundation walls with a minimum strength of 15 MPa, that are laterally unsupported at the top?
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For reinforced concrete block foundation walls with a maximum height of finished ground above the basement floor or crawl space ground cover of 2.5 m, what is the required reinforcement?
For reinforced concrete block foundation walls with a maximum height of finished ground above the basement floor or crawl space ground cover of 2.5 m, what is the required reinforcement?
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In concrete block walls required to be reinforced, where should continuous horizontal bond beams containing vertical reinforcement be installed?
In concrete block walls required to be reinforced, where should continuous horizontal bond beams containing vertical reinforcement be installed?
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When are foundation walls considered to be laterally supported at the top?
When are foundation walls considered to be laterally supported at the top?
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What type of reinforcement should be installed in the bed joint of every second masonry course in concrete block walls required to be reinforced?
What type of reinforcement should be installed in the bed joint of every second masonry course in concrete block walls required to be reinforced?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following conditions must be met for the provisions in Section 3.4 to 9.15.3.7 to apply to footings?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following conditions must be met for the provisions in Section 3.4 to 9.15.3.7 to apply to footings?
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In buildings with light wood-frame walls, floors, and roofs, how should footing widths be determined when the supported joist span exceeds 4.9 m?
In buildings with light wood-frame walls, floors, and roofs, how should footing widths be determined when the supported joist span exceeds 4.9 m?
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What is the minimum footing width for walls when a foundation rests on gravel, sand, or silt with a water table level below the width of the footings below the bearing surface?
What is the minimum footing width for walls when a foundation rests on gravel, sand, or silt with a water table level below the width of the footings below the bearing surface?
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By how much should the strip footing widths for exterior walls be increased for each storey of masonry veneer over wood-frame construction supported by the foundation wall?
By how much should the strip footing widths for exterior walls be increased for each storey of masonry veneer over wood-frame construction supported by the foundation wall?
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What is the minimum strip footing width for interior non-loadbearing masonry walls up to 5.5 m high?
What is the minimum strip footing width for interior non-loadbearing masonry walls up to 5.5 m high?
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True or false: Unless the wall around an opening is reinforced to withstand earth pressure, the portion of the foundation wall beneath an opening shall be considered laterally unsupported if the opening is more than 1.2 m wide.
True or false: Unless the wall around an opening is reinforced to withstand earth pressure, the portion of the foundation wall beneath an opening shall be considered laterally unsupported if the opening is more than 1.2 m wide.
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True or false: Unless the wall around an opening is reinforced to withstand earth pressure, the portion of the foundation wall beneath an opening shall be considered laterally unsupported if the total width of the openings in the foundation wall constitutes more than 25% of the length of the wall.
True or false: Unless the wall around an opening is reinforced to withstand earth pressure, the portion of the foundation wall beneath an opening shall be considered laterally unsupported if the total width of the openings in the foundation wall constitutes more than 25% of the length of the wall.
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True or false: For the purposes of Sentence (3), the combined width of the openings shall be considered as a single opening if the average width is greater than the width of solid wall between them.
True or false: For the purposes of Sentence (3), the combined width of the openings shall be considered as a single opening if the average width is greater than the width of solid wall between them.
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True or false: Flat insulating concrete form foundation walls shall be considered to be laterally supported at the top if the floor joists are installed according to Article 9.20.17.5.
True or false: Flat insulating concrete form foundation walls shall be considered to be laterally supported at the top if the floor joists are installed according to Article 9.20.17.5.
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True or false: The National Building Code of Canada 2015 Volume 2 Division B applies to subsurface drainage and surface drainage.
True or false: The National Building Code of Canada 2015 Volume 2 Division B applies to subsurface drainage and surface drainage.
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True or false: Reinforced concrete block foundation walls with a maximum height of finished ground above the basement floor or crawl space ground cover of 2.5 m require a minimum reinforcement.
True or false: Reinforced concrete block foundation walls with a maximum height of finished ground above the basement floor or crawl space ground cover of 2.5 m require a minimum reinforcement.
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True or false: The minimum footing width for walls when a foundation rests on gravel, sand, or silt with a water table level below the width of the footings below the bearing surface is specified in the National Building Code of Canada 2015.
True or false: The minimum footing width for walls when a foundation rests on gravel, sand, or silt with a water table level below the width of the footings below the bearing surface is specified in the National Building Code of Canada 2015.
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True or false: The combined width of multiple openings in a foundation wall is considered for the purposes of Sentence (3) in the National Building Code of Canada 2015.
True or false: The combined width of multiple openings in a foundation wall is considered for the purposes of Sentence (3) in the National Building Code of Canada 2015.
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True or false: The maximum width of an opening in a foundation wall that would not cause the portion of the wall beneath it to be considered laterally unsupported is specified in the National Building Code of Canada 2015.
True or false: The maximum width of an opening in a foundation wall that would not cause the portion of the wall beneath it to be considered laterally unsupported is specified in the National Building Code of Canada 2015.
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True or false: Crushed rock can be used as backfill adjacent to the exterior surface of a foundation wall without any limitations.
True or false: Crushed rock can be used as backfill adjacent to the exterior surface of a foundation wall without any limitations.
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