NBC 2015 - Section 3.2

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Which areas are required to have emergency lighting with an average level of illumination of not less than 10 lx at floor or tread level?

Food preparation areas in commercial kitchens

Exits and principal routes providing access to exit in open floor areas (correct)

Corridors serving sleeping rooms in a care occupancy

Public washrooms that are equipped to serve more than one person at a time

What is the minimum value of illumination required by the National Building Code of Canada for emergency lighting?

1 lx (correct)

5 lx

15 lx

10 lx

In buildings or parts thereof where treatment is provided, what additional requirements apply to the installation of battery-operated emergency lighting?

They must be installed in service spaces

They must be connected to a generator

They must conform to CSA Z32 (correct)

They must be capable of providing emergency power under full load for 2 hours

What is the minimum duration that an emergency power supply must assume the electrical load automatically in the event of a regular power failure for buildings within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6?

2 hours Signup and view all the answers

According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, when is a voice communication system required in a building?

When the floor of the top storey is more than 36 m above grade Signup and view all the answers

According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what systems need to be tested to ensure satisfactory operation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the emergency power supply required for fire alarm systems capable of providing?

Both supervisory power for 24 hours and emergency power under full load for 2 hours Signup and view all the answers

According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the minimum level of illumination required for an exit, public corridor, or a corridor providing access to exit for the public or serving patients’ sleeping rooms or classrooms?

50 lx Signup and view all the answers

According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the minimum value of illumination required for an exit, public corridor, or a corridor providing access to exit for the public or serving patients’ sleeping rooms or classrooms?

10 lx Signup and view all the answers

According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, where should lighting outlets be provided in a building of residential occupancy?

In conformance with Subsection 9.34.2 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for a vestibule in an exit opening into an interconnected floor space?

The doorways must be at least 1.8 m apart Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a protected floor space in an interconnected floor space?

To satisfy the requirements of Clause 3.4.3.2.(6)(b) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum depth of a draft stop within an interconnected floor space?

500 mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the required rate of air changes per hour for a mechanical exhaust system in an interconnected floor space?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the limit for combustible contents in an interconnected floor space with a ceiling height above 8 m?

16 g of combustible material for each cubic metre of volume Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following occupancies are not required to be separated by fire separations in a sprinklered building?

Any combination of these occupancies Signup and view all the answers

What should be followed for the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances?

Both provincial or territorial regulations or municipal bylaws and NFC Signup and view all the answers

How should systems for the ventilation of cooking equipment be designed and installed?

In conformance with Articles 3.6.3.5., 6.3.1.7., and 6.9.1.3. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a subsection that provides exceptions for the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances?

3.3.5. Signup and view all the answers

Where should fuel-fired systems be installed?

In dwelling units Signup and view all the answers

Which type of building is required to have an emergency power supply capable of operating under a full load for not less than 2 hours?

Buildings with a height of more than 36m Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT required to be equipped with an annunciator?

Buildings with fans for venting Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions does Sentence (2) not apply to the emergency power supply for elevators?

When the time to recall all elevators is more than 5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum circuit integrity rating required for electrical conductors used in conjunction with fire alarms, emergency lighting, or emergency equipment?

1 hour Signup and view all the answers

In which type of service space should electrical conductors serving mechanical systems be located?

A service space separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation with a fire-resistance rating of 2 hours Signup and view all the answers

According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is true about fire alarm system branch circuits within a storey?

They do not need to conform to Sentence (2) Signup and view all the answers

In accordance with the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the requirement for protecting power supply conductors leading up to a distribution panel that supplies power to emergency lighting?

They must be protected in accordance with Sentence (2) Signup and view all the answers

According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is true about conductors leading from a distribution panel to emergency lighting units in the same storey?