Building Occupancy Change Regulations

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What are the types of Occupancy Separation based on fire-resistive rating?

Four types: One-Hour, Two-Hour, Three-Hour, Four-Hour (correct)

Two types: One-Hour, Three-Hour, Four-Hour

Three types: One-Hour, Two-Hour, Three-Hour

Five types: One-Hour, Two-Hour, Three-Hour, Four-Hour, Five-Hour

What type of fire-resistive construction is required for a 'Three-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation'?

Four-hour fire-resistive construction

One-hour fire-resistive construction

Two-hour fire-resistive construction

Three-hour fire-resistive construction (correct)

How are openings in a 'One-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation' protected?

With no protection needed

With three-hour fire-resistive rating

With a one-hour fire-resistive rating (correct)

With two-hour fire-resistive rating

What is required for the total width of all openings in a 'Three-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation wall'?

Cannot exceed 25% of the length of the wall in any storey Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire-resistive construction is required for a 'Two-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation'?

Two-hour fire-resistive construction Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required occupancy separation if any separation is needed?

'One-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation' Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement when changing the character of occupancy of a building according to Section 702?

The building must comply with the requirements for the new occupancy. Signup and view all the answers

What is required when changing the character of occupancy in terms of life and fire risk?

The new use must be less hazardous than the existing use. Signup and view all the answers

In mixed occupancy buildings, which requirement applies to the whole building?

The most restrictive requirement pertaining to any type of occupancy found in the building. Signup and view all the answers

If a one-storey building houses multiple occupancies, what requirement applies to each portion of the building?

Each portion must conform to the requirement of the particular occupancy housed therein. Signup and view all the answers

What restriction applies to minor accessory uses in mixed occupancy buildings?

They cannot occupy more than 10% of any floor area. Signup and view all the answers

How is the occupancy classification determined in mixed occupancy buildings with major and minor uses?

The major use always determines the occupancy classification. Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What are the types of Occupancy Separation based on fire-resistive rating?

What type of fire-resistive construction is required for a 'Three-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation'?

How are openings in a 'One-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation' protected?

What is required for the total width of all openings in a 'Three-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation wall'?

What type of fire-resistive construction is required for a 'Two-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation'?

What is the minimum required occupancy separation if any separation is needed?

What is the requirement when changing the character of occupancy of a building according to Section 702?

What is required when changing the character of occupancy in terms of life and fire risk?

In mixed occupancy buildings, which requirement applies to the whole building?

If a one-storey building houses multiple occupancies, what requirement applies to each portion of the building?

What restriction applies to minor accessory uses in mixed occupancy buildings?

How is the occupancy classification determined in mixed occupancy buildings with major and minor uses?

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