Building Codes Quiz: Smoke Alarms & Safety Standards

<p>A fire suppression system in all rooms opening into the interconnected floor space. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To limit the spread of fire and smoke. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assembly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Battery-powered and wired alarms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They prevent the spread of fire and smoke (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that they are compatible with the existing Code (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are reviewed by relevant committees to ensure their acceptability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Standards development organizations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify potential problems associated with changes in the standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They use a different process for developing standards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that buildings are safe and functional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least one means of egress is not through the interconnected floor space. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>45 minutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The building is fully sprinklered with fast response sprinklers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Group C or D occupancy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smoke detectors connected to the fire alarm system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Existing fire separations of 30 minutes such as wood lath and plaster. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>45 minutes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the building is fully sprinklered and not exceeding 6 storeys. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To amend a previous Ministerial Order (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The British Columbia Building Code established by the order of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing numbered BA 2018 1 and dated July 16, 2018 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building Act, S.B.C. 2015, c. 2, s. 3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adoption of the British Columbia Building Code established by the order of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing numbered BA 2018 1 and dated July 16, 2018 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The &quot;2018 Code&quot; and the new code coexist, with the new code applying in certain areas where the &quot;2018 Code&quot; does not. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must be approved by the building authority. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alternate Compliance Methods for Alterations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reinforcement for grab bars. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide flexibility in meeting design standards. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The bathroom. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If they are deemed to not be unsafe. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using existing wall structures for support. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The authority having jurisdiction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>50 mm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enclosed mezzanines exceeding 10% above the horizontal plane are considered a storey in building height. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the building is sprinklered and contains Group C, D, E, F, Division 2 or F, Division 3 occupancies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The building must contain at least one floor assembly exceeding 1 hour fire separation requirements. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The area of an unprotected opening is not limited in spatial separation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may be of 6 mm wired glass fixed to a wood frame of at least 50 mm thickness with steel stops. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An order amending the previous Ministerial Order No.BA 2023 10.

Code established by adopting the National Building Code and the National Plumbing Code.

Refers to the British Columbia Building Code established in 2018.

The BC Building Code applies unless specified otherwise by the 2018 Code.

A standard code referenced in the BC Building Code for regulations.

Continuous fire separations are required above ceiling spaces if noncombustible.

Both fire compartments need sprinklers to reduce risks.

6 mm wired glass is allowed in required fire separations.

Enclosed mezzanines can be up to 40% of a storey without counting as one.

Buildings can be of combustible construction up to 6 storeys if certain conditions are met.

Some buildings must use noncombustible construction due to regulations.

Buildings with specific occupancy groups must be sprinklered to height limit.

Areas of unprotected openings in buildings are not limited under specific conditions.

Devices that detect smoke and alert occupants; battery-operated for single-family homes.

Open areas connecting floors, used in buildings of max 4 storeys under certain conditions.

A barrier that prevents fire from spreading between areas in a building.

Sprinklers designed to activate quickly in the presence of fire.

Buildings primarily used for residential purposes.

Buildings used for business operations, like offices.

Devices that sense smoke and are connected to fire alarm systems.

Specific guidelines and regulations for safety in building design and construction.

Organizations that meet specific criteria to develop and maintain standards in Canada.

A set of codes that outline standards for construction and safety in Canada.

A method of decision-making where all parties agree on the standards maintenance.

Standards developed by organizations outside Canada referenced in the NBC.

Evaluation to ensure standards are met according to the NBC.

The process of assessing standards' relevance and compatibility with the NBC.

Individuals or groups that have an interest in standards development and changes.

Standards explicitly mentioned within the NBC that must be adhered to.

Open stairs in buildings up to 3 storeys may be exempt from specific regulations if certain conditions are met.

Types of building occupancy that can allow for open stairs without full compliance.

Smoke detectors must be installed in suites connecting to open space and linked to alarms.

At least one exit route must not pass through interconnected floor space for safety regulations.

Suites must have fire separations of at least 45 min when adjoining other suites.

Public corridors in buildings over 6 storeys require at least 45 min fire resistance rating.

Residential corridors must be fully sprinklered if over 6 storeys in building height.

Existing mechanical systems do not have to meet new code requirements if safe and accepted by authority.

Alterations for a secondary suite can use Alternate Compliance Methods instead of standard code requirements.

Table that lists Alternate Compliance Methods for secondary suite alterations in existing buildings.

Existing bathrooms in secondary suites are not required to be reinforced for future grab bars installation.

The entity responsible for enforcing building codes and accepting compliance methods.

Existing mechanical and plumbing systems are exempt from new code if they are not unsafe.

Substitutes to standard code requirements for certain building alterations are allowed under ACM.

One bathroom in a secondary suite must comply with specific code requirements for safety and functionality.