Mechanical and Electrical Services Lecture 1

<p>Every five years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To regulate construction and fire safety in Canada (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems in diverse building types (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building Officials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Week 7 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Certification services and training programs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A rule specific to a community or organization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To develop standards and certify products for safety and sustainability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Canadian Standards Association (CSA) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Set-backs, allowable materials, and allowable views (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding standards and certification processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The project's scope, financial arrangements, and level of detail required (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Part 3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Part 4 has more extensive structural provisions than Part 9 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Part 6 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Part 8 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It includes separate requirements tailored for specific building types. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Part 2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems in buildings.

Regulations governing building construction and safety standards.

A person who manages their own construction project.

Fire protection systems that automatically release water when needed.

A practical assignment where students apply course knowledge to create a building design.

A model code that is legally required only when adopted by authorities.

Responsible for developing national model codes in Canada, including the NBC.

National codes are revised and issued every five years.

Provinces can issue modified versions of the NBC, like Ontario and Alberta.

A code issued by Quebec that is very similar to the NBC.

Parts of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

Systems in buildings that meet occupant needs, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.

Fundamental principles ensuring safety from fire in buildings.

Professionals who provide expertise to improve building design and function.

Mandatory presence in class unless exempt by valid reasons.

The distribution of grades for assignments and exams in a course.

The percentage contribution of assignments to the final grade, which is 10%.

An exam that covers the first half of the course material, worth 20% of the final grade.

The last exam of the course, which contributes 35% to the final grade.

The score accounting for 10% of the final grade based on student behavior and participation.

Part of the National Building Code detailing construction requirements.

Compliance regulations ensuring adherence to the NBC.

Covers Fire Protection, Occupant Safety, and Accessibility requirements.

Structural Design standards for ensuring buildings are sound.

Special provisions for Housing and Small Buildings, often less stringent than others.

Guidelines related to building safety during earthquakes in Canada.

Part 5 guidelines on how buildings should resist environmental factors.

Part 7 regulations covering plumbing systems in buildings.

A non-profit organization that develops standards, tests products, and certifies them for safety and sustainability.

The primary income source for CSA Group through certification, training, and standards sales.

A rule created by a community or organization applying only to itself, allowing customization of laws.

Rules that dictate land use and development standards for specific areas within a municipality.

Agreements between an owner and a builder that outline project scope and financial arrangements.

Organizations that develop and enforce practices and guidelines to ensure quality and reliability of products.

Key organizations in the U.S. that establish standards like ANSI, ASTM, and ACI.