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NBC 2015 - Section 3.2 - 06
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NBC 2015 - Section 3.2 - 06

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According to the National Building Code of Canada, which of the following is true about buildings classified as Group F, Division 3?

  • They can only be of combustible construction.
  • They can be of either combustible or noncombustible construction. (correct)
  • They can be of heavy timber construction.
  • They can only be of noncombustible construction.

    • What is the maximum building height allowed for a Group F, Division 3 building that is not sprinklered throughout?

  • 3 storeys
  • 4 storeys
  • 1 storey (correct)
  • 2 storeys

    • What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group F, Division 3 building facing one street?

  • 7,000 m2 (correct)
  • 6,000 m2
  • 5,000 m2
  • 8,000 m2

    • What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group F, Division 3 building that is sprinklered throughout?

    <p>10,000 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of construction is permitted for a storage garage that is not more than 22 m high and has no other occupancy above it?

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

    Which of the following is a requirement for a building classified as Group F, Division 3?

    <p>It must not exceed 2 storeys in building height.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group F, Division 3 building with 2 storeys and facing 2 streets?

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

    Which of the following is a requirement for floor assemblies in a Group F, Division 3 building?

    <p>They must have a fire-resistance rating of at least 45 min.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions is a Group F, Division 3 building permitted to be sprinklered throughout?

    <p>If it is not more than 2 storeys in building height.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1,600 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum area of individual unprotected openings when the limiting distance is 1.2 m?

    <p>0.35 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum spacing required between individual unprotected openings that serve a single room or space described in Sentence (7)?

    <p>2 m vertically of another unprotected opening on the same exposing building face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'single room or space' mean according to Sentence (7)?

    <p>Two or more adjacent spaces having a full-height separating wall extending less than 1.5 m from the interior face of the exterior wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a limiting distance equal to half the actual limiting distance be used as input to Tables 3.2.3.1.-B and 3.2.3.1.-C?

    <p>When both a) and b) are true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the surface temperature on the unexposed surface of a wall assembly exceeds the temperature limit of a standard fire test?

    <p>Add an equivalent area of unprotected opening to the area of actual openings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The location of the exposing building face is permitted to be taken at a vertical plane located so that there are no unprotected openings between the vertical plane and the line to which the limiting distance is measured.

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

    True or false: Individual unprotected openings in an exposing building face, except for buildings that are sprinklered, shall be no greater than the area stated in Table 3.2.3.1.-A.

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

    True or false: The spacing between individual unprotected openings that serve a single room or space shall not be less than 2 m horizontally of another unprotected opening on the same exposing building face.

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

    True or false: A limiting distance equal to half the actual limiting distance shall be used as input to Tables 3.2.3.1.-B and 3.2.3.1.-C if the time from receipt of notification of a fire by the fire department until the arrival of the first fire department vehicle at the building exceeds 10 min in 10% or more of all fire department calls to the building.

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

    True or false: If the surface temperature on the unexposed surface of a wall assembly exceeds the temperature limit of a standard fire test, an allowance shall be made for the radiation from the hot unexposed wall surface by adding an equivalent area of unprotected opening to the area of actual openings.

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

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