30 Questions
What is the purpose of the phrase 'limit the probability' in the objectives?
To acknowledge that undesirable situations can still happen
What is the definition of 'acceptable risk'?
A risk that is remaining after compliance with the Code
How are the objectives and functional statements related?
They are interconnected
Where can the objectives and functional statements attributed to the requirements be found?
In Section 2.8 of Division B
What is the purpose of the functional statements?
To describe conditions in the plumbing system that help satisfy the objectives
Can a single functional statement relate to more than one objective?
Yes
What must a proponent show about their proposed alternative solution?
That it performs at least as well as the acceptable solution.
What does the first number in the National Model Codes numbering system indicate?
The Part of the Code
At what level are the detailed provisions found?
Sentence level
What is the purpose of the connecting words 'and' or 'or'?
To connect multiple Clauses and Subclauses
What is the structure of the National Model Codes numbering system?
Part-Section-Subsection-Article-Sentence
Where can the meaning of the words 'and' and 'or' be found?
In the Preface
Who reviews the revised standards in detail?
No one, as the approach relies on consensus process
What is the purpose of sharing the revised standards with stakeholders?
To identify problems associated with the changes
What is the main reason for referencing standards developed by organizations in other countries?
Because Canadian standards do not cover those subject areas
Who develops standards that are referenced in the NPC for subject areas not covered by Canadian standards?
ASHRAE and NFPA
What is the main criterion for accepting standards developed by organizations in other countries?
They have been reviewed by the relevant standing committees
What is the role of the CCBFC in the standards development process?
To provide information on the revised standards to stakeholders
What is the term for a vent pipe connected at its lower end to a stack and at its upper end to a vent stack or to a branch vent connected to a vent stack?
Yoke vent
What does the abbreviation CPVC stand for?
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
What is the unit of measurement represented by the symbol 'cm2'?
Square centimetre
What is the abbreviation for polyethylene of raised temperature?
PE-RT
What is the unit of measurement represented by the symbol 'kPa'?
Kilopascal
What is the abbreviation for crosslinked polyethylene?
PEX
What is a common characteristic of Class 3 and Class 5 fire sprinkler/standpipe systems?
They are directly connected to the public water supply main.
What is the purpose of the auxiliary water supply in a Class 4 fire sprinkler/standpipe system?
To provide a dedicated water supply for fire department use.
What is required to be maintained in potable condition in a Class 3 fire sprinkler/standpipe system?
The water in the sprinkler/standpipe system.
How far from a pumper connection can an auxiliary water supply be located in a Class 4 fire sprinkler/standpipe system?
Within 520 m.
What type of storage facility is NOT mentioned in the description of a Class 3 fire sprinkler/standpipe system?
Underground reservoirs.
What is a common characteristic of Class 1, Class 2, and Class 4 fire sprinkler/standpipe systems?
They are all directly connected to the public water supply main.
Understand the objectives of the NPC Code, including limiting probability and unacceptable risk. Learn about the qualitative nature of the objectives and the concept of acceptable risk.
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