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'?

<p>Cannot exceed 25% of the length of the wall in any storey (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Two-hour fire-resistive construction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'One-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The building must comply with the requirements for the new occupancy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The new use must be less hazardous than the existing use. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The most restrictive requirement pertaining to any type of occupancy found in the building. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Each portion must conform to the requirement of the particular occupancy housed therein. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They cannot occupy more than 10% of any floor area. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The major use always determines the occupancy classification. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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