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Which of the following is true regarding fire blocks in concealed spaces of combustible construction?
Which of the following is true regarding fire blocks in concealed spaces of combustible construction?
What is the maximum area allowed for a concealed space with exposed construction materials having a surface flame-spread rating greater than 25?
What is the maximum area allowed for a concealed space with exposed construction materials having a surface flame-spread rating greater than 25?
What is the maximum dimension allowed for the concealed space described in Clause (5)(b)?
What is the maximum dimension allowed for the concealed space described in Clause (5)(b)?
In a wall assembly, fire blocks should be provided at each ceiling level if the ceiling contributes to part of the required fire-resistance rating. What is the maximum distance allowed between fire blocks horizontally?
In a wall assembly, fire blocks should be provided at each ceiling level if the ceiling contributes to part of the required fire-resistance rating. What is the maximum distance allowed between fire blocks horizontally?
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What materials can be used to construct fire blocks according to the text?
What materials can be used to construct fire blocks according to the text?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum aggregate area of glazed openings in an exposing building face where the limiting distance is 1.5m?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum aggregate area of glazed openings in an exposing building face where the limiting distance is 1.5m?
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In an irregularly shaped or skewed exterior wall, where should the location of the exposing building face be taken for determining the required cladding-sheathing assembly and fire-resistance rating?
In an irregularly shaped or skewed exterior wall, where should the location of the exposing building face be taken for determining the required cladding-sheathing assembly and fire-resistance rating?
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When is a limiting distance equal to half the actual limiting distance used in the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
When is a limiting distance equal to half the actual limiting distance used in the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
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What is the maximum allowable aggregate area of glazed openings in an exposing building face if the limiting distance is 2m or less and the building is not sprinklered?
What is the maximum allowable aggregate area of glazed openings in an exposing building face if the limiting distance is 2m or less and the building is not sprinklered?
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What is the minimum spacing required between individual glazed openings serving a single room or space on the same exposing building face?
What is the minimum spacing required between individual glazed openings serving a single room or space on the same exposing building face?
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According to the text, when calculating the area of an exposing building face, which of the following is NOT considered?
According to the text, when calculating the area of an exposing building face, which of the following is NOT considered?
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According to the text, when is a section of an exterior wall not divided into portions for the purpose of calculating the area of exposing building face?
According to the text, when is a section of an exterior wall not divided into portions for the purpose of calculating the area of exposing building face?
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According to the text, which of the following buildings does NOT fall under the application of this Subsection?
According to the text, which of the following buildings does NOT fall under the application of this Subsection?
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According to the text, how is the area of an exposing building face calculated when a building is divided into fire compartments?
According to the text, how is the area of an exposing building face calculated when a building is divided into fire compartments?
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According to the text, when is Table 9.10.15.4. used to determine the maximum aggregate area of glazed openings?
According to the text, when is Table 9.10.15.4. used to determine the maximum aggregate area of glazed openings?
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According to Article 9.9.8.5, what percentage of the wall surface of a lobby used as an exit should have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 25?
According to Article 9.9.8.5, what percentage of the wall surface of a lobby used as an exit should have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 25?
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According to Article 9.10.17.4, what percentage of the total wall area and total ceiling area in an exterior exit passageway is permitted to have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 150?
According to Article 9.10.17.4, what percentage of the total wall area and total ceiling area in an exterior exit passageway is permitted to have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 150?
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According to Article 9.10.17.5, what percentage of the total wall surface in any unsprinklered public corridor should have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 75?
According to Article 9.10.17.5, what percentage of the total wall surface in any unsprinklered public corridor should have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 75?
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According to Article 9.10.17.5, what percentage of the upper half of the walls in any unsprinklered public corridor should have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 25?
According to Article 9.10.17.5, what percentage of the upper half of the walls in any unsprinklered public corridor should have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 25?
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According to Article 9.10.17.6, what is the maximum surface flame-spread rating allowed for the wall and ceiling finishes of an exterior exit passageway that provides the only means of egress from the rooms or suites it serves?
According to Article 9.10.17.6, what is the maximum surface flame-spread rating allowed for the wall and ceiling finishes of an exterior exit passageway that provides the only means of egress from the rooms or suites it serves?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is true regarding buildings containing 1 or 2 dwelling units only?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is true regarding buildings containing 1 or 2 dwelling units only?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is required for combustible projections on an exposing building face that extend within 1.2 m of a property line?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is required for combustible projections on an exposing building face that extend within 1.2 m of a property line?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the minimum thickness required for protecting the underside of a projecting roof soffit that is more than 0.6 m above finished ground level?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the minimum thickness required for protecting the underside of a projecting roof soffit that is more than 0.6 m above finished ground level?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, where are roof soffits permitted to project to the property line?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, where are roof soffits permitted to project to the property line?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is required for roof soffits that project to less than 1.2 m from the property line, a lane, or an imaginary line between two buildings or fire compartments on the same property?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is required for roof soffits that project to less than 1.2 m from the property line, a lane, or an imaginary line between two buildings or fire compartments on the same property?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is true about the construction of exposing building faces and exterior walls above an exposing building face?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is true about the construction of exposing building faces and exterior walls above an exposing building face?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum thickness allowed for the cladding used on the exposing building face and exterior walls above it when the limiting distance is less than 0.6 m?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum thickness allowed for the cladding used on the exposing building face and exterior walls above it when the limiting distance is less than 0.6 m?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, when the limiting distance is equal to or greater than 0.6 m and less than 1.2 m, what are the requirements for the cladding used on the exposing building face and exterior walls above it?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, when the limiting distance is equal to or greater than 0.6 m and less than 1.2 m, what are the requirements for the cladding used on the exposing building face and exterior walls above it?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, when do the requirements regarding fire-resistance rating and type of cladding-sheathing assembly not apply to the exposing building face or projections from an exposing building face?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, when do the requirements regarding fire-resistance rating and type of cladding-sheathing assembly not apply to the exposing building face or projections from an exposing building face?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum distance allowed for combustible projections on the exterior of a wall that could expose an adjacent building to fire spread?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum distance allowed for combustible projections on the exterior of a wall that could expose an adjacent building to fire spread?
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At least 75% of the wall surface of a lobby used as an exit shall have a surface flame-spread rating of more than 25.
At least 75% of the wall surface of a lobby used as an exit shall have a surface flame-spread rating of more than 25.
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The wall and ceiling finishes of an exterior exit passageway providing the only means of egress from the rooms or suites it serves shall have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 25.
The wall and ceiling finishes of an exterior exit passageway providing the only means of egress from the rooms or suites it serves shall have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 25.
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Up to 10% of the total wall area and ceiling area in an exterior exit passageway is permitted to have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 150.
Up to 10% of the total wall area and ceiling area in an exterior exit passageway is permitted to have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 150.
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At least 90% of the total wall surface in any unsprinklered public corridor shall have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 75.
At least 90% of the total wall surface in any unsprinklered public corridor shall have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 75.
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At least 90% of the upper half of the walls in any unsprinklered public corridor shall have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 25.
At least 90% of the upper half of the walls in any unsprinklered public corridor shall have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 25.
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In an unsprinklered public corridor, the upper half of the walls must have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 75.
In an unsprinklered public corridor, the upper half of the walls must have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 75.
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Fire blocks should be provided at each ceiling level in a wall assembly if the ceiling contributes to part of the required fire-resistance rating.
Fire blocks should be provided at each ceiling level in a wall assembly if the ceiling contributes to part of the required fire-resistance rating.
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Roof soffits that project to less than 1.2 m from the property line, a lane, or an imaginary line between two buildings or fire compartments on the same property are not required to have any specific features.
Roof soffits that project to less than 1.2 m from the property line, a lane, or an imaginary line between two buildings or fire compartments on the same property are not required to have any specific features.
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Combustible projections on an exposing building face that extend within 1.2 m of a property line are not allowed.
Combustible projections on an exposing building face that extend within 1.2 m of a property line are not allowed.
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When calculating the area of an exposing building face, the cladding and sheathing assembly are considered.
When calculating the area of an exposing building face, the cladding and sheathing assembly are considered.
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