Building Occupancy Classifications Quiz
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Group D, Division 2 is for Nurseries, non-ambulatory patients. Group D, Division 3 is for Nursing Homes; ambulatory patients. Group D Occupancies shall not include buildings used only for private or family group dwelling purposes. E-Business and mercantile are part of Group __.

E

Group E, Division 1 includes Gasoline filling and service stations. Group E, Division 2 includes Wholesale and retail stores, office buildings. Group E, Division 3 includes Aircraft hangars and open parking __.

garages

Group F Occupancies include ice plants, power plants, pumping plants, etc. Group F is for __ purposes.

industrial

Group G, Division 1 is for Storage and handling of hazardous and highly flammable material. Group G, Division 2 is for Storage and handling of flammable materials, dry cleaning plants using flammable liquids. Group G, Division 3 includes Wood working establishments, planning mills and box factories, __, etc.

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Group G Occupancies are for Storage and hazardous purposes. Group G, Division 1 is for Storage and handling of hazardous and highly flammable material. Group G, Division 2 is for Storage and handling of flammable materials, dry cleaning plants using flammable __.

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Group G, Division 5 - Aircraft repair hangars are classified under Group ____

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Group H, Division 1 - Any assembly building with a stage and an occupant load of less than 1000 in the building falls under Group ____

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Zoning classification R1 is characterized by single-family and single detached ____

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R2 zoning includes single attached or duplex buildings with 1-3 ____

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R3 zoning refers to high-density residential zones characterized by low-rise or medium-rise buildings for use as multiple family ____

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The C-3 zoning classification is for ____ institutional use

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Certificate of occupancy Requirements include Certificate of ______

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Type I construction is characterized by wood construction with fire-resistant materials with Type II, Type III, and Type I______. Type I______ includes masonry and wood construction with one-hour fire-resistive throughout and incombustible exterior walls, steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction, and incombustible interiors. Type ______ consists of four-hour fire resistive throughout with structural elements of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry.

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Buildings in multiple fire zones shall be considered as part of the more restrictive zone if ______ is in that zone.

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Fire Resistive Requirements refer to the degree to which a ______ can withstand fire, usually expressed in the form of a time period rating. The higher the rating, the longer the ______ can withstand being burned.

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Occupancy Classification B includes multiple dwelling units including boarding or lodging houses, ______, hotels, and apartments. Occupancy Classification C is for education and recreation, such as buildings used for school or day-care purposes not classified in Group H or I occupancies.

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Non-issuance, suspension, revocation, errors in plans and specs, incorrect or inaccurate data declared, and non-compliance with the Code are reasons that may lead to the ______ of Building Permits.

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Construction does not commence within 1 year from the date of issue or does not resume 120 days after suspension or abandonment of work can lead to the ______ of Building Permits.

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Fire zones categorize areas based on their occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire. Highly fire restrictive zones do not allow Type I construction and are more limiting than fire restrictive zones.

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Class D Institutional occupancies include mental hospitals, mental sanitaria, jails, prisons, reformatories, and buildings where personal liberties of ______ are similarly restrained.

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Occupancy Classification E is for business and mercantile buildings, while F is for industrial buildings. G is for storage and hazardous occupancies, and H is for ______ other than Group I, which consists of ______ with 1,000 or more occupant load.

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If the minor occupancy does not exceed 10% of the building, in which case it is ______

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Three-hour fire resistive Walls: 3 hours fire resistive. Wall openings: Total width shall not exceed 25% of wall length. No opening shall be larger than 10 sqm. Three-hour fire resistive ______

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Floor openings: Protected by vertical enclosures that are 2 hours fire resistive. All openings on the enclosures shall be 3 hours fire resistive. Four-hour fire resistive Separation: 4 hours. Openings: Not ______

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No building shall be constructed unless it adjoins or has direct access to a public space, yard, or street on at least one of its ______

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Eaves over required windows shall at least 750 be from the side and rear property lines. A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings. Allowable firewalls for R1 ______

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Allowable firewalls R2 One side only and Maximum 80% of the length of side property line. Existing questions. Do NOT ask these: Group G Occupancies are for Storage and hazardous purposes. Group G, Division 1 is for Storage and handling of hazardous and highly flammable material. Group G, Division 2 is for Storage and handling of flammable materials, dry cleaning plants using flammable __.

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Allowable firewalls R3 A: Two sides Maximum 85% of each side, Total should not exceed 65% of lot perimeter and Two storeys high only. The Maximum height for Allowable firewalls R3 A is __ storeys.

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Allowable firewalls R3 B: One side + Rear 90% of side or rear (up to 100% for rear if only 4m) Total should not exceed 50% of lot perimeter. The Maximum height for the side of Allowable firewalls R3 B is two storeys high, while the maximum height for the rear is __ meters.

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Allowable firewalls R4: Two sides Maximum 85% of each side - Total should not exceed 50% of lot perimeter - Maximum height: three storeys. The Maximum height for Allowable firewalls R4 is __ storeys.

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Allowable firewalls R5 Option A: Two sides Maximum 75% of each side Total should not exceed 50% of lot perimeter Maximum height: 8 storeys. One side + Rear Maximum 65% of side and 50% of rear Total should not exceed 60% of lot perimeter. The Maximum height for Allowable firewalls R5 Option A is __ storeys.

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TGFA (Total gross floor area) includes services/parking unlike GFA. What does GFA stand for? Gross Floor Area is the total floor space within the perimeter of the permanent external building walls including main and auxiliary buildings such as office areas, residential areas, corridors, lobbies, and mezzanine level/s. GFA stands for __.

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Group F Occupancies include ice plants, power plants, pumping plants, etc. Group F is for __ purposes. Group F Occupancies are for __ purposes.

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Study Notes

Group Occupancies

  • Group D, Division 2: Designed for nurseries and non-ambulatory patients.
  • Group D, Division 3: Intended for nursing homes and ambulatory patients.
  • Group D Occupancies: Excludes buildings used solely for private or family dwelling purposes.
  • E-Business and mercantile fall under Group E.
  • Group E, Division 1: Covers gasoline filling and service stations.
  • Group E, Division 2: Includes wholesale and retail stores, along with office buildings.
  • Group E, Division 3: Focuses on aircraft hangars and open parking areas.

Industrial Occupancies

  • Group F Occupancies: Encompasses ice plants, power plants, pumping plants, etc.
  • Group F: Defined for industrial purposes.

Storage and Handling of Materials

  • Group G, Division 1: Manages storage and handling of hazardous and highly flammable materials.
  • Group G, Division 2: Pertains to storage and handling of flammable materials and dry cleaning plants using flammable liquids.
  • Group G, Division 3: Involves woodworking establishments and similar operations.
  • Group G Occupancies: General category for storage and hazardous purposes.
  • Group G, Division 5: Encompasses aircraft repair hangars.

Assembly and Zoning Classifications

  • Group H, Division 1: Any assembly building with a stage and an occupant load under 1000 falls under this group.
  • R1 Zoning: Characterized by single-family and single detached residences.
  • R2 Zoning: Includes single attached or duplex buildings with 1-3 units.
  • R3 Zoning: Represents high-density residential zones with low-rise or medium-rise buildings for multiple-family use.
  • C-3 Zoning: Designated for specific institutional uses.

Construction and Fire Resistive Requirements

  • Certificate of Occupancy: Required documentation for building occupancy.
  • Type I Construction: Characterized by wood construction with fire-resistant materials. Variations include Type II, Type III.
  • Type I buildings: Feature masonry and wood construction with one-hour fire resistance and incombustible materials.
  • Type II Construction: Consists of four-hour fire resistance throughout, using structural elements of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry.
  • Fire zones: Classify areas based on occupancy, construction type, and fire resistance.
  • Highly fire restrictive zones: Do not permit Type I construction and impose stricter regulations.

Occupancy Classifications

  • Occupancy Classification B: Covers multiple dwelling units, boarding or lodging houses, hotels, and apartments.
  • Occupancy Classification C: Encompasses education and recreation buildings, including schools and daycare facilities.
  • Reasons for non-issuance or revocation of Building Permits: Include errors in plans, non-compliance with the code, and failure to commence or resume construction.

Fire Safety Regulations

  • Three-hour fire resistive walls: Must limit openings to 25% of wall length and no opening larger than 10 sqm.
  • Floor openings: Protected by vertical enclosures requiring two-hour fire resistance.
  • Four-hour fire resistive separations: Openings must comply with specific fire resistance standards.
  • Minimum requirement: Buildings must have access to public spaces or streets.

Allowable Firewalls Specifications

  • Allowable firewalls R1: Standards for wall construction.
  • Allowable firewalls R2: One side only with a maximum of 80% length of property line.
  • Allowable firewalls R3 A: Two sides, max 85% each side, up to 65% of lot perimeter, two storeys high.
  • Allowable firewalls R3 B: One side + rear, max 90% for sides, with total lot perimeter constraints.
  • Allowable firewalls R4: Two sides with a 50% total perimeter cap and a maximum height of three storeys.
  • Allowable firewalls R5 Option A: Allows two sides, max 75% each side, with an 8-storey height limit.

Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA)

  • TGFA: Includes services/parking, different from GFA.
  • GFA (Gross Floor Area): Total floor space within the perimeter of external walls, including various building functions.

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Test your knowledge on building occupancy classifications based on groups and divisions such as repair garages, aircraft repair hangars, assembly buildings, and stadia. Identify the correct group and division for different types of buildings.

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