40 Questions
Which type of construction is permitted for a building classified as Group B, Division 3, up to 3 storeys, sprinklered?
Both combustible and noncombustible construction
What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group B, Division 3 building that is 3 storeys in height and sprinklered?
1,800 m2
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?
45 minutes
Which type of construction is permitted for a building classified as Group C, up to 6 storeys, sprinklered?
Noncombustible construction only
What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for floor assemblies in a Group C building?
1 hour
What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group B, Division 3 building that is 1 storey in height and sprinklered?
2,400 m2
What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group C building that is any height and any area, and sprinklered?
Unlimited
What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for loadbearing walls, columns, and arches in a Group B, Division 3 building?
1 hour
What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group B, Division 3 building that is 2 storeys in height and sprinklered?
2,700 m2
What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for floor assemblies in a Group B, Division 3 building?
30 minutes
Which type of construction is required for a building classified as Group C, up to 3 storeys in building height?
Noncombustible construction
Which of the following is a requirement for floor assemblies in a building that contains dwelling units with more than one storey?
They must have a fire-resistance rating of at least 1 hour
Which of the following is a requirement for mezzanines in a building classified as Group C, up to 6 storeys, and sprinklered throughout?
They must have a fire-resistance rating of at least 1 hour
What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group C, up to 3 storeys, facing 1 street?
6,000 m2
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?
3,000 m2
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?
1,500 m2
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?
3,000 m2
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?
1,800 m2
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?
4,500 m2
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?
1,800 m2
Which one of these is a requirement for a building classified as Group B, Division 2?
It must be sprinklered throughout
Which one of these is a requirement for a building classified as Group B, Division 3?
It must have a building area of at least 500 m2
What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group B, Division 3 with 2 storeys in building height?
12,000 m2
What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for mezzanines in a building classified as Group B, Division 3?
1 h
Which one of these is a requirement for a building classified as Group B, Division 3 up to 3 storeys in building height?
It must be sprinklered throughout
What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group B, Division 3 with 3 storeys in building height?
8,000 m2
Which one of these is a requirement for a building classified as Group B, Division 3 up to 3 storeys in building height?
It must be of noncombustible construction
What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for loadbearing walls, columns, and arches in a building classified as Group B, Division 3?
2 h
Which one of these is a requirement for a building classified as Group B, Division 2?
It must not be sprinklered throughout
What is the maximum building area allowed for a building classified as Group B, Division 3 with 1 storey in building height?
Not limited
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.
True
True or false: The minimum fire-resistance rating required for floor assemblies in a Group C building is 45 minutes.
False
True or false: A building classified as Group B, Division 2 is permitted to be of combustible construction.
False
True or false: A building classified as Group B, Division 2 can be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction.
True
True or false: A building classified as Group B, Division 3 shall be of noncombustible construction.
True
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.
False
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.
False
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.
False
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.
False
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.
False
Test your knowledge on the requirements for Group B, Division 2 buildings that are one storey and sprinklered. Determine the permitted construction materials and other specifications for this type of building.
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