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What is the required thickness for the noncombustible material used to protect the soffit?
What is the required thickness for the noncombustible material used to protect the soffit?
If an eave overhang is completely separated from the remainder of the attic or roof space by fire blocks, do the requirements for soffit protection apply?
If an eave overhang is completely separated from the remainder of the attic or roof space by fire blocks, do the requirements for soffit protection apply?
What is the required width for a walkway between buildings?
What is the required width for a walkway between buildings?
If a storey classified as Group E or Group F, Division 1 or 2 major occupancy is required to be separated from the storey above by a fire separation, what is the required fire-resistance rating for the canopy projecting from the lower storey?
If a storey classified as Group E or Group F, Division 1 or 2 major occupancy is required to be separated from the storey above by a fire separation, what is the required fire-resistance rating for the canopy projecting from the lower storey?
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What is the required fire-resistance rating for a fire separation separating a covered vehicular passageway from a building or part of a building adjoining it?
What is the required fire-resistance rating for a fire separation separating a covered vehicular passageway from a building or part of a building adjoining it?
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Which of the following is NOT permitted for combustible projections on the exterior of a wall?
Which of the following is NOT permitted for combustible projections on the exterior of a wall?
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Within what distance from a property line or the center line of a public way are combustible projections not permitted?
Within what distance from a property line or the center line of a public way are combustible projections not permitted?
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When are projecting roof soffits not permitted to be constructed above the exposing building face?
When are projecting roof soffits not permitted to be constructed above the exposing building face?
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What is the minimum distance that the face of roof soffits should project from the property line?
What is the minimum distance that the face of roof soffits should project from the property line?
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What materials can be used to protect roof soffits that project to less than 1.2 m from the center line of a lane or public thoroughfare?
What materials can be used to protect roof soffits that project to less than 1.2 m from the center line of a lane or public thoroughfare?
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Which type of construction is suitable for an underground walkway?
Which type of construction is suitable for an underground walkway?
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Where should smoke barrier doors be installed in an underground walkway?
Where should smoke barrier doors be installed in an underground walkway?
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What is the maximum allowable width for an underground walkway between buildings?
What is the maximum allowable width for an underground walkway between buildings?
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What is the maximum allowable travel distance from the door of an adjacent room or space to the nearest exit in an underground walkway?
What is the maximum allowable travel distance from the door of an adjacent room or space to the nearest exit in an underground walkway?
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Which parts of the National Building Code of Canada should be followed for the location of outdoor storage and outdoor process equipment in relation to buildings?
Which parts of the National Building Code of Canada should be followed for the location of outdoor storage and outdoor process equipment in relation to buildings?
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Which type of glazing can double the maximum area of unprotected openings in an unsprinklered building?
Which type of glazing can double the maximum area of unprotected openings in an unsprinklered building?
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Which angle between the plane of an exterior wall of an exit enclosure and the plane of an exterior wall of the building it serves requires protection of the openings in either wall?
Which angle between the plane of an exterior wall of an exit enclosure and the plane of an exterior wall of the building it serves requires protection of the openings in either wall?
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What is the minimum horizontal distance required between unprotected openings in the exterior walls of two fire compartments if the planes of the walls are parallel or at an angle less than 135°?
What is the minimum horizontal distance required between unprotected openings in the exterior walls of two fire compartments if the planes of the walls are parallel or at an angle less than 135°?
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In a building where a wall is exposed to a fire hazard from an adjoining roof, how far should the roof be from the exposed wall if the wall contains windows within 3 storeys vertically and 5 m horizontally of the roof?
In a building where a wall is exposed to a fire hazard from an adjoining roof, how far should the roof be from the exposed wall if the wall contains windows within 3 storeys vertically and 5 m horizontally of the roof?
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When does the requirement for protecting openings in exterior walls of fire compartments not apply in a sprinklered building?
When does the requirement for protecting openings in exterior walls of fire compartments not apply in a sprinklered building?
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Which of the following is a requirement for foamed plastic insulation used in an exterior wall of a building more than 3 storeys in building height?
Which of the following is a requirement for foamed plastic insulation used in an exterior wall of a building more than 3 storeys in building height?
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What is the maximum permitted area of unprotected openings on the exposing building face, when foamed plastic insulation is used in an exterior wall of a building more than 3 storeys in building height?
What is the maximum permitted area of unprotected openings on the exposing building face, when foamed plastic insulation is used in an exterior wall of a building more than 3 storeys in building height?
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What are the criteria for testing and conditions of acceptance for a wall assembly to satisfy the requirements of protecting foamed plastic insulation?
What are the criteria for testing and conditions of acceptance for a wall assembly to satisfy the requirements of protecting foamed plastic insulation?
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When are the requirements for protecting structural members from exterior fire exposure waived?
When are the requirements for protecting structural members from exterior fire exposure waived?
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Under what conditions is an exposing building face in a storage garage permitted to have unlimited unprotected openings?
Under what conditions is an exposing building face in a storage garage permitted to have unlimited unprotected openings?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the method for calculating the area of an exposing building face?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the method for calculating the area of an exposing building face?
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In a building that is sprinklered throughout and contains an interconnected floor space, how is the area of the exposing building face for the interconnected floor space determined?
In a building that is sprinklered throughout and contains an interconnected floor space, how is the area of the exposing building face for the interconnected floor space determined?
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What type of wall shall be constructed as a firewall according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
What type of wall shall be constructed as a firewall according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
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What is the requirement for closures protecting openings in a wall with a limiting distance less than 1.2 m?
What is the requirement for closures protecting openings in a wall with a limiting distance less than 1.2 m?
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Can wired glass or glass block be used for closures protecting openings in a wall with a limiting distance less than 1.2 m?
Can wired glass or glass block be used for closures protecting openings in a wall with a limiting distance less than 1.2 m?
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True or false: An underground walkway can be made of combustible construction?
True or false: An underground walkway can be made of combustible construction?
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True or false: Smoke barrier doors in an underground walkway should be installed at intervals of not more than 100 m?
True or false: Smoke barrier doors in an underground walkway should be installed at intervals of not more than 100 m?
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True or false: The travel distance from the door of an adjacent room or space to the nearest exit in an underground walkway should be not more than one and a half times the least allowable travel distance to an exit for any of the adjacent occupancies?
True or false: The travel distance from the door of an adjacent room or space to the nearest exit in an underground walkway should be not more than one and a half times the least allowable travel distance to an exit for any of the adjacent occupancies?
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True or false: An underground walkway between buildings can be more than 9 m wide?
True or false: An underground walkway between buildings can be more than 9 m wide?
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True or false: The location of outdoor storage and outdoor process equipment in relation to buildings should conform to Parts 3 and 4 of Division B of the NFC?
True or false: The location of outdoor storage and outdoor process equipment in relation to buildings should conform to Parts 3 and 4 of Division B of the NFC?
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True or false: Service lines can be installed under buildings without any restrictions?
True or false: Service lines can be installed under buildings without any restrictions?
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True or false: Foamed plastic insulation can be used in an exterior wall of a building more than 3 storeys in building height without any limitations?
True or false: Foamed plastic insulation can be used in an exterior wall of a building more than 3 storeys in building height without any limitations?
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True or false: Combustible projections on the exterior of a wall are permitted in all cases?
True or false: Combustible projections on the exterior of a wall are permitted in all cases?
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True or false: Openings in exterior walls of fire compartments are always required to be protected?
True or false: Openings in exterior walls of fire compartments are always required to be protected?
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True or false: A firewall can be made of any type of wall construction?
True or false: A firewall can be made of any type of wall construction?
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