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Which standard should closures in required fire separations conform to?
Which standard should closures in required fire separations conform to?
- NFPA 30
- NFPA 80 (correct)
- NFPA 45
- NFPA 14
What is the minimum fire-protection rating required for a closure in a fire separation with a 30-minute fire-resistance rating?
What is the minimum fire-protection rating required for a closure in a fire separation with a 30-minute fire-resistance rating?
- 1.5 hours (correct)
- 1 hour
- 2 hours
- 3 hours
What is the maximum clearance allowed beneath a solid core wood door described in Sentence (1)?
What is the maximum clearance allowed beneath a solid core wood door described in Sentence (1)?
- 3 mm
- 9 mm
- 6 mm (correct)
- 12 mm
What is the minimum thickness required for a wood frame in which a 45 mm solid core wood door is mounted?
What is the minimum thickness required for a wood frame in which a 45 mm solid core wood door is mounted?
What additional requirements should doors forming part of an exit or a public means of egress conform to?
What additional requirements should doors forming part of an exit or a public means of egress conform to?
According to Table 9.10.14.4.-A, what is the maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings for residential, business and personal services, and low-hazard industrial buildings with a limiting distance of 100m?
According to Table 9.10.14.4.-A, what is the maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings for residential, business and personal services, and low-hazard industrial buildings with a limiting distance of 100m?
According to Table 9.10.14.4.-B, what is the maximum area of individual unprotected openings for a limiting distance of 2.0m?
According to Table 9.10.14.4.-B, what is the maximum area of individual unprotected openings for a limiting distance of 2.0m?
According to Sentence (4), what is the minimum spacing required between individual unprotected openings that serve a single room or space?
According to Sentence (4), what is the minimum spacing required between individual unprotected openings that serve a single room or space?
According to Sentence (6), what is the maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings if they are glazed with wired glass in steel frames?
According to Sentence (6), what is the maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings if they are glazed with wired glass in steel frames?
According to Sentence (8), when does the maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings in an exposing building face of a storage garage not need to comply with Sentence (1)?
According to Sentence (8), when does the maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings in an exposing building face of a storage garage not need to comply with Sentence (1)?
Which of the following is a requirement for a door between an attached or built-in garage and a dwelling unit?
Which of the following is a requirement for a door between an attached or built-in garage and a dwelling unit?
Which of the following is used to determine the maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings in an exterior wall?
Which of the following is used to determine the maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings in an exterior wall?
Which of the following is true regarding the location of the exposing building face for determining the required type of construction, cladding, and fire-resistance rating for an irregularly shaped or skewed exterior wall?
Which of the following is true regarding the location of the exposing building face for determining the required type of construction, cladding, and fire-resistance rating for an irregularly shaped or skewed exterior wall?
Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating the maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings in an exposing building face for residential occupancies and low-hazard industrial occupancies?
Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating the maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings in an exposing building face for residential occupancies and low-hazard industrial occupancies?
What is the purpose of using a limiting distance equal to half the actual limiting distance in the requirements of Subsection 9.10.14.3?
What is the purpose of using a limiting distance equal to half the actual limiting distance in the requirements of Subsection 9.10.14.3?
Which type of glass is permitted as a closure in a vertical fire separation with a fire-resistance rating of not more than 1 hour?
Which type of glass is permitted as a closure in a vertical fire separation with a fire-resistance rating of not more than 1 hour?
What are the requirements for the steel frames that hold wired glass conforming to Sentence (1)?
What are the requirements for the steel frames that hold wired glass conforming to Sentence (1)?
What are the maximum dimensions for individual panes of wired glass conforming to Sentence (1)?
What are the maximum dimensions for individual panes of wired glass conforming to Sentence (1)?
What is the maximum size of an opening in an interior fire separation without sprinklers?
What is the maximum size of an opening in an interior fire separation without sprinklers?
What is the requirement for swing type doors in a fire separation?
What is the requirement for swing type doors in a fire separation?
According to the requirements stated in the text, which of the following statements is true about the fire-resistance rating, type of construction, and type of cladding for a detached garage or accessory building facing a dwelling unit?
According to the requirements stated in the text, which of the following statements is true about the fire-resistance rating, type of construction, and type of cladding for a detached garage or accessory building facing a dwelling unit?
According to Sentence (6) in the text, where are combustible projections on the exterior of a wall not permitted if they could expose an adjacent building to fire spread?
According to Sentence (6) in the text, where are combustible projections on the exterior of a wall not permitted if they could expose an adjacent building to fire spread?
According to Sentence (7) in the text, when does Sentence (6) not apply?
According to Sentence (7) in the text, when does Sentence (6) not apply?
According to Sentence (7) in the text, when does Sentence (6) not apply?
According to Sentence (7) in the text, when does Sentence (6) not apply?
According to Sentence (8) in the text, when are combustible projections on an exposing building face permitted?
According to Sentence (8) in the text, when are combustible projections on an exposing building face permitted?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is true regarding the limits on glazed openings for a detached garage or accessory building facing a dwelling unit?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is true regarding the limits on glazed openings for a detached garage or accessory building facing a dwelling unit?
Which of the following is true regarding the construction of exposing building faces and walls above exposing building faces according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
Which of the following is true regarding the construction of exposing building faces and walls above exposing building faces according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, when does cladding on exposing building faces and exterior walls located above exposing building faces need not be noncombustible?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, when does cladding on exposing building faces and exterior walls located above exposing building faces need not be noncombustible?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is true regarding the fire-resistance rating and cladding requirements for a detached garage or accessory building serving one dwelling unit only and detached from any building?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is true regarding the fire-resistance rating and cladding requirements for a detached garage or accessory building serving one dwelling unit only and detached from any building?
True or false: The requirements regarding fire-resistance rating, type of construction, and type of cladding do not apply to the exposing building face of a detached garage or accessory building facing a dwelling unit.
True or false: The requirements regarding fire-resistance rating, type of construction, and type of cladding do not apply to the exposing building face of a detached garage or accessory building facing a dwelling unit.
True or false: Combustible projections on the exterior of a wall that are more than 1 m above ground level and could expose an adjacent building to fire spread are permitted within 1.2 m of a property line or the center line of a public way.
True or false: Combustible projections on the exterior of a wall that are more than 1 m above ground level and could expose an adjacent building to fire spread are permitted within 1.2 m of a property line or the center line of a public way.
True or false: Sentence (6) does not apply to buildings containing 1 or 2 dwelling units only and detached garages or accessory buildings.
True or false: Sentence (6) does not apply to buildings containing 1 or 2 dwelling units only and detached garages or accessory buildings.
True or false: Combustible projections on an exposing building face are permitted if they are totally enclosed and constructed with solid faces.
True or false: Combustible projections on an exposing building face are permitted if they are totally enclosed and constructed with solid faces.
True or false: The maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings for residential, business and personal services, and low-hazard industrial buildings with a limiting distance of 100m is specified in Table 9.10.14.4.-A.
True or false: The maximum aggregate area of unprotected openings for residential, business and personal services, and low-hazard industrial buildings with a limiting distance of 100m is specified in Table 9.10.14.4.-A.
True or false: A closure in a fire separation with a 30-minute fire-resistance rating must have a minimum fire-protection rating.
True or false: A closure in a fire separation with a 30-minute fire-resistance rating must have a minimum fire-protection rating.
True or false: Swing type doors in a fire separation must have certain requirements.
True or false: Swing type doors in a fire separation must have certain requirements.
True or false: The steel frames that hold wired glass in accordance with Sentence (1) have specific requirements.
True or false: The steel frames that hold wired glass in accordance with Sentence (1) have specific requirements.
True or false: Combustible projections on the exterior of a wall are not permitted within 2.4 m of a combustible projection on another building on the same property.
True or false: Combustible projections on the exterior of a wall are not permitted within 2.4 m of a combustible projection on another building on the same property.
True or false: The fire-resistance rating and cladding requirements for a detached garage or accessory building facing a dwelling unit only and detached from any building are specified in the National Building Code of Canada 2015.
True or false: The fire-resistance rating and cladding requirements for a detached garage or accessory building facing a dwelling unit only and detached from any building are specified in the National Building Code of Canada 2015.
