Questions and Answers
Which types of buildings are required to have automatic smoke or heat detectors?
Which of the following buildings is NOT mentioned for requiring automatic smoke or heat detectors?
Who is responsible for enforcing the provisions of Section 26C?
Which section does NOT regulate the buildings covered by Section 26C?
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What types of detectors are specified for certain public accommodations?
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Who defines the head of the fire department as referenced in Section 26C?
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Which entity provides the rules and regulations for the automatic smoke or heat detectors?
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Which of the following types of housing is specifically mentioned in Section 26C?
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Study Notes
Section 26C: Requirements for Public Accommodations
- Automatic smoke or heat detectors are mandated in apartment houses containing six or more dwelling units.
- Private residences, including single-family homes, are not subject to the automatic smoke or heat detector requirements in Section 26C.
Enforcement and Regulation
- The head of the fire department is responsible for enforcing Section 26C.
- Section 26C falls under the broader fire department regulations, with Section 26A and Section 26B specifying additional regulations but Section 26D being the one that does not apply to buildings governed by Section 26C.
Types of Detectors
- The section specifically mentions the requirement for automatic smoke or heat detectors in certain public accommodations.
- Carbon monoxide detectors and motion detectors are not included as mandatory in this context.
Definition and Authority
- The head of the fire department as referenced in Section 26C is defined by Section One.
- The rules and regulations pertaining to the installation of automatic smoke or heat detectors are provided by the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations.
Specific Housing Types
- Boarding or lodging houses are explicitly mentioned as types of housing that are required to have the detectors.
- Other housing types like single-family homes and duplexes are not included in these requirements.
Purpose of Detectors
- The primary objective of installing automatic smoke or heat detectors is to alert residents and authorities in case of a fire emergency.
Miscellaneous Regulations
- Section 26C also oversees regulations for buildings not explicitly covered under Sections 26A or 26B.
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Test your knowledge on Section 26C, which outlines the requirements for automatic smoke or heat detectors in various public accommodations. This quiz covers key points about which types of buildings are mandated to have these safety devices. See how well you understand fire safety regulations!
