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NBC 2015 - Section 9.9 - 02
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NBC 2015 - Section 9.9 - 02

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What is the requirement for a door opening onto a public corridor that provides access to exit from suites?

  • It must be manually locked from the inside
  • It must not lock automatically if equipped with an automatic self-closing device (correct)
  • It must lock automatically if equipped with an automatic self-closing device
  • It must always remain open

    • What is the maximum force required to open an exit door, except doors serving a single dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite?

  • 80 N
  • 90 N (correct)
  • 110 N
  • 100 N

    • How many separate means of egress should be provided from a roof intended for an occupant load of more than 60 persons?

  • 1
  • 3
  • 4
  • 2 (correct)

    • What is the requirement for egress from a podium, terrace, platform, or contained open space?

    <p>Egress requirements must conform to the requirements for rooms or suites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the options for means of egress from a suite in a floor area occupied by more than one suite?

    <p>All of the above options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for means of egress from suites?

    <p>Means of egress must be provided to a public corridor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is a requirement for a dwelling unit located above another dwelling unit in a house with a secondary suite?

    <p>The upper dwelling unit must have a separate means of egress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements for an egress window or door in a bedroom of a suite that is not sprinklered?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required clearance in front of a window that opens into a window well?

    <p>760 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is an exit sign required to be placed over or adjacent to an exit door?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements for an internally illuminated exit sign?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements for the circuitry serving lighting for exit signs?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is true about dead-end corridors?

    <p>Dead-end corridors are permitted as long as they are not more than 6 m long.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, how many egress doors are required for a room or suite if the area exceeds the values in Table 9.9.7.4?

    <p>Two egress doors are required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, how should the egress doors be spaced for a room or suite?

    <p>The egress doors should be spaced so that one door will provide safe egress if the other is inaccessible due to a fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is true about independent access to exit from suites?

    <p>Access to exit from suites must not be through any other dwelling unit, service room, or other occupancy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum travel distance from any point within a room or suite to the nearest egress door, except for dwelling units?

    <p>15 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, how many exits are required from every floor area?

    <p>Two exits are required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following statements is true regarding the fire separation between occupancies and the lobby?

    <p>The fire separation is not required if the lobby and adjacent occupancies are sprinklered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, under what conditions are passenger elevators allowed to open onto the lobby?

    <p>The elevator doors must remain closed except while loading and unloading passengers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what are the requirements for means of egress from a mezzanine?

    <p>The means of egress from a mezzanine must conform to the same requirements as floor areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, under what conditions is a mezzanine not required to terminate at a vertical fire separation?

    <p>When the mezzanine is not required to terminate at a fire separation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum travel distance allowed from any point on a mezzanine to the nearest exit?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the travel limit to exits or egress doors for a dwelling unit containing more than 1 storey?

    <p>It shall not be necessary to travel up or down more than 1 storey to reach an exit or egress door.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada, which of the following is true about exit signs in public corridors?

    <p>Exit signs must have an arrow indicating the direction of egress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In buildings that are 3 storeys in height, how should exit ramps or stairways that continue past the lowest exit level be marked?

    <p>They should be marked with a sign indicating the direction of exit travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements for floor numbering in exit stair shafts according to the National Building Code of Canada?

    <p>Floor numbers should be at least 60 mm high</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which areas are required to have emergency lighting according to the National Building Code of Canada?

    <p>Exits and public corridors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum value of illumination required by the National Building Code of Canada in exits, public corridors, and corridors providing access to exit for the public?

    <p>10 lx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada, what is the requirement for emergency lighting when the electric lighting in the affected area is interrupted?

    <p>It should be provided from a separate source of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: An exit sign with an arrow indicating the direction of egress is required where no visible exit is available from a public corridor or principal routes serving an open floor area with an occupant load of more than 150?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: In buildings that are 3 storeys in height, any part of an exit ramp or stairway that continues past the lowest exit level must be clearly marked to indicate that it does not lead to an exit?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Arabic numerals indicating the assigned floor number must be permanently mounted on the stair side of the wall at the latch side of doors to exit stair shafts?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Emergency lighting is required in exits, principal routes providing access to exit, corridors used by the public, underground walkways, and public corridors?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Emergency lighting for exits and public corridors must be provided from a separate energy source than the building's electrical supply?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Emergency lighting must be designed to automatically activate for a minimum of 30 minutes when the electric lighting in the affected area is interrupted?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Illumination from emergency lighting must provide average levels of at least 10 lx at floor or tread level?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Where incandescent lighting is provided, lighting equal to 1 W/m2 of floor area is considered to meet the illumination requirement?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Self-contained emergency lighting units must conform to CSA C22.2 No. 141, 'Emergency Lighting Equipment'?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The National Building Code of Canada requires a minimum illumination level of 50 lx at floor or tread level in exits, public corridors, and corridors providing access to exit for the public?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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