NBC 2015 - Section 3.2 - 03
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Which type of construction is permitted for a building classified as Group B, Division 3, up to 3 storeys, sprinklered?

  • Steel construction only
  • Both combustible and noncombustible construction (correct)
  • Combustible construction only
  • Noncombustible construction only

    • What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group B, Division 3 building that is 3 storeys in height and sprinklered?

  • 3,200 m2
  • 2,700 m2
  • 5,400 m2
  • 1,800 m2 (correct)

    • What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for mezzanines in a Group B, Division 3 building that is 2 storeys in height and sprinklered?

  • 1 hour
  • 30 minutes
  • 2 hours
  • 45 minutes (correct)

    • Which type of construction is permitted for a building classified as Group C, up to 6 storeys, sprinklered?

    <p>Noncombustible construction only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for floor assemblies in a Group C building?

    <p>1 hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group B, Division 3 building that is 1 storey in height and sprinklered?

    <p>2,400 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group C building that is any height and any area, and sprinklered?

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

    What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for loadbearing walls, columns, and arches in a Group B, Division 3 building?

    <p>1 hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group B, Division 3 building that is 2 storeys in height and sprinklered?

    <p>2,700 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for floor assemblies in a Group B, Division 3 building?

    <p>30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of construction is required for a building classified as Group C, up to 3 storeys in building height?

    <p>Noncombustible construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for floor assemblies in a building that contains dwelling units with more than one storey?

    <p>They must have a fire-resistance rating of at least 1 hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for mezzanines in a building classified as Group C, up to 6 storeys, and sprinklered throughout?

    <p>They must have a fire-resistance rating of at least 1 hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group C, up to 3 storeys, facing 1 street?

    <p>6,000 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group C, up to 6 storeys, sprinklered throughout, and 3 storeys in building height?

    <p>3,000 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group C, up to 6 storeys, sprinklered throughout, and 6 storeys in building height?

    <p>1,500 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group C, up to 6 storeys, sprinklered throughout, and 4 storeys in building height?

    <p>3,000 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group C, up to 6 storeys, sprinklered throughout, and 1 storey in building height?

    <p>1,800 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group C, up to 6 storeys, sprinklered throughout, and 2 storeys in building height?

    <p>4,500 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group C, up to 6 storeys, sprinklered throughout, and 5 storeys in building height?

    <p>1,800 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is a requirement for a building classified as Group B, Division 2?

    <p>It must be sprinklered throughout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is a requirement for a building classified as Group B, Division 3?

    <p>It must have a building area of at least 500 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group B, Division 3 with 2 storeys in building height?

    <p>12,000 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for mezzanines in a building classified as Group B, Division 3?

    <p>1 h</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is a requirement for a building classified as Group B, Division 3 up to 3 storeys in building height?

    <p>It must be sprinklered throughout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group B, Division 3 with 3 storeys in building height?

    <p>8,000 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is a requirement for a building classified as Group B, Division 3 up to 3 storeys in building height?

    <p>It must be of noncombustible construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for loadbearing walls, columns, and arches in a building classified as Group B, Division 3?

    <p>2 h</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is a requirement for a building classified as Group B, Division 2?

    <p>It must not be sprinklered throughout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group B, Division 3 with 1 storey in building height?

    <p>Not limited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The maximum building area allowed for a Group B, Division 3 building that is 3 storeys in height and sprinklered is 5,400 m2.

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

    True or false: The minimum fire-resistance rating required for floor assemblies in a Group C building is 45 minutes.

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

    True or false: A building classified as Group B, Division 2 is permitted to be of combustible construction.

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

    True or false: A building classified as Group B, Division 2 can be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction.

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

    True or false: A building classified as Group B, Division 3 shall be of noncombustible construction.

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

    True or false: A building classified as Group B, Division 3 can have a building area of more than 8,000 m2 if it is 3 storeys in building height.

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

    A building classified as Group C, up to 3 storeys, noncombustible construction, is permitted to have a building area of 6,000 m2 if facing 2 streets.

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

    In a building that contains dwelling units with more than one storey, the floor assemblies need to have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h and be constructed as fire separations.

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

    A building classified as Group C, up to 6 storeys, sprinklered throughout, and 3 storeys in building height, is permitted to have a maximum building area of 9,000 m2.

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

    In a building that contains dwelling units with more than one storey, the floor assemblies need to have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h and be constructed as fire separations.

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

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