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What is the minimum dimension required for an inner court?
What is the minimum dimension required for an inner court?
In what type of units is the use of front yard for parking allowed?
In what type of units is the use of front yard for parking allowed?
Which of the following is considered part of the building footprint if it is roofed?
Which of the following is considered part of the building footprint if it is roofed?
What is the minimum area required for a kitchen?
What is the minimum area required for a kitchen?
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What is the absolute minimum area required for windows in habitable rooms?
What is the absolute minimum area required for windows in habitable rooms?
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What is the maximum height of a separation wall when joining courts?
What is the maximum height of a separation wall when joining courts?
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What is the minimum area required for a room designated for human habitation?
What is the minimum area required for a room designated for human habitation?
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How wide must a passageway connecting inner courts be?
How wide must a passageway connecting inner courts be?
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What is the primary characteristic of I-1 industrial zoning?
What is the primary characteristic of I-1 industrial zoning?
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Which of the following best describes the CUL zone?
Which of the following best describes the CUL zone?
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What is a key feature of PUD zoning?
What is a key feature of PUD zoning?
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In mixed occupancies, what is the rule of thumb regarding adherence to building requirements?
In mixed occupancies, what is the rule of thumb regarding adherence to building requirements?
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What is one of the requirements for a three-hour fire resistive separation?
What is one of the requirements for a three-hour fire resistive separation?
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Which type of activity is primarily associated with the AI zoning classification?
Which type of activity is primarily associated with the AI zoning classification?
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What must floors and floor openings have to meet the three-hour fire resistive requirement?
What must floors and floor openings have to meet the three-hour fire resistive requirement?
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Which of the following best characterizes the UTS zoning classification?
Which of the following best characterizes the UTS zoning classification?
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Which occupancy classification includes residential buildings for non-leasing occupants not exceeding 10 persons?
Which occupancy classification includes residential buildings for non-leasing occupants not exceeding 10 persons?
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What is the zoning classification associated with low-density residential areas characterized by single-family detached dwellings?
What is the zoning classification associated with low-density residential areas characterized by single-family detached dwellings?
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Which business occupancy classification allows for maintenance without open flame or welding?
Which business occupancy classification allows for maintenance without open flame or welding?
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What does the G-3 classification refer to in storage and hazardous occupancies?
What does the G-3 classification refer to in storage and hazardous occupancies?
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Which zoning classification is characterized by medium-rise buildings (3-5 storeys) with medium to high-intensity trade?
Which zoning classification is characterized by medium-rise buildings (3-5 storeys) with medium to high-intensity trade?
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Which assembly classification applies to buildings designed for an occupant load of 1,000 or more?
Which assembly classification applies to buildings designed for an occupant load of 1,000 or more?
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What zoning classification refers to planned unit developments?
What zoning classification refers to planned unit developments?
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What type of occupancy includes institutions where personal liberties are restrained, such as mental hospitals and jails?
What type of occupancy includes institutions where personal liberties are restrained, such as mental hospitals and jails?
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Which zoning classification is characterized by medium-density residential zones, incorporating low-rise single-attached or duplex buildings?
Which zoning classification is characterized by medium-density residential zones, incorporating low-rise single-attached or duplex buildings?
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What is the focus of G-4 classifications in storage and hazardous occupancies?
What is the focus of G-4 classifications in storage and hazardous occupancies?
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What is the maximum slope allowed for a ramp connecting a driveway to a sidewalk?
What is the maximum slope allowed for a ramp connecting a driveway to a sidewalk?
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What is the minimum width for planting strips adjacent to sidewalks that are 2.00m or more in width?
What is the minimum width for planting strips adjacent to sidewalks that are 2.00m or more in width?
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Where should potable water ideally be sourced from?
Where should potable water ideally be sourced from?
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If a sanitary sewer system is unavailable, what can be used for wastewater disposal?
If a sanitary sewer system is unavailable, what can be used for wastewater disposal?
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What is the minimum clearance required between the sidewalk grade and the lowest portion of a balcony?
What is the minimum clearance required between the sidewalk grade and the lowest portion of a balcony?
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What is the maximum projection allowed for footings located below grade into a national road or public highway?
What is the maximum projection allowed for footings located below grade into a national road or public highway?
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What must all plumbing installations conform to?
What must all plumbing installations conform to?
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When projecting foundations into the sidewalk, what is the minimum depth below grade required?
When projecting foundations into the sidewalk, what is the minimum depth below grade required?
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What is the minimum width required for an access road?
What is the minimum width required for an access road?
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What is the minimum clear height required for RROW above grade?
What is the minimum clear height required for RROW above grade?
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For RROW with a width of 9.00 m or more, what is the minimum sidewalk width on each side?
For RROW with a width of 9.00 m or more, what is the minimum sidewalk width on each side?
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What must be avoided within the minimum access road width of 3.0 m?
What must be avoided within the minimum access road width of 3.0 m?
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What is the appropriate sidewalk grade when the street slope exceeds 1/10?
What is the appropriate sidewalk grade when the street slope exceeds 1/10?
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What is the maximum slope for a ramp connecting the driveway to a sidewalk when curb height is 200mm or lower?
What is the maximum slope for a ramp connecting the driveway to a sidewalk when curb height is 200mm or lower?
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What actions must be taken if the RROW is utilized for purposes other than public movement?
What actions must be taken if the RROW is utilized for purposes other than public movement?
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What should be done with trees or plants in relation to the minimum 3.0 m wide access road?
What should be done with trees or plants in relation to the minimum 3.0 m wide access road?
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Study Notes
Occupancy Classifications
- Occupancy classifications are used to define the intended use of a building.
- A - Residential Dwellings: Includes single-family homes and buildings accommodating up to 10 non-leasing occupants.
- B - Residential, Hotels, Apartments: Includes multiple dwelling units, hotels, and similar buildings accommodating more than 10 people..
- C - Education and Recreation: Covers buildings used for schools, day care, and other educational purposes not classified as assembly occupancies.
- D - Institutional: Covers buildings with restricted personal liberties (mental hospitals, jails), institutions for non-ambulatory patients, and care facilities for children.
- E - Business and Mercantile: Classified based on the level of work or activity conducted, ranging from minimal activity (gasoline filling stations) to retail stores, office buildings, and dining establishments.
- F - Industrial: Includes light industrial facilities like ice plants, power plants, and factories using non-explosive materials.
- G - Storage and Hazardous: Categorized by the type of materials stored and potential hazards, ranging from highly flammable materials to wood-working establishments.
- H - Assembly (less than 1,000 people): Covers assembly buildings with stages accommodating less than 1,000 people, including recreational and tourism developments.
- I - Assembly (1,000 or more people): Includes assembly buildings with stages and an occupant load of 1,000 or more.
- J - Accessory: Includes agricultural structures, carports, garages, fences, pools, and other supplementary structures.
Zoning Classifications
- R - Residential: Includes categories based on density, ranging from low-density single-family to very high-density condominiums.
- C - Commercial: Categorized based on scale and intensity of commercial activity, ranging from small shopping centers to large malls.
- GI - General Institutional: Covers a range of community to national-level institutional uses, including educational institutions, medical facilities, and government buildings.
- I - Industrial: Includes light and medium industrial uses, with varying levels of manufacturing intensity.
- UTS - Utilities, Transportation, Services: Covers a variety of utilitarian and infrastructure-related uses, including transport terminals, power generation facilities, and waste management systems.
- SPE - Special: Covers other vertical facilities not explicitly covered under other zoning classifications, including cemeteries.
- PRE - Park Structures, Recreation, Entertainment: Covers low-rise to medium-rise facilities used for recreational purposes, often related to educational institutions.
- CUL - Cultural: Covers facilities that serve community to national-level cultural uses.
- A - Agricultural: Covers low to medium-rise facilities used for agricultural activities, including farms and research facilities.
- AI - Agroindustrial: Covers low-rise facilities engaged in agroindustrial activities, including offices and research centers.
- PUD - Planned Unit Development: Covers land developments with a comprehensive master plan, often used for large-scale urban projects.
Minimum Ceiling Heights
- Minimum ceiling heights are defined by floor level and ventilation type.
- Ground Floor: 2.70 meters for both artificially and naturally ventilated spaces.
- Second Floor: 2.40 meters for artificially ventilated spaces and 2.70 meters for naturally ventilated spaces.
- Succeeding Floors: 2.10 meters for artificially ventilated spaces and 2.70 meters for naturally ventilated spaces.
- Mezzanines: 1.80 meters for both artificially and naturally ventilated spaces.
Minimum Room Sizes
- Minimum room sizes are defined by intended use.
- Rooms for human habitation: 6.00 square meters with a minimum dimension of 2.00 meters.
- Kitchen: 3.00 square meters with a minimum dimension of 1.50 meters.
- Toilet and Bath: 1.20 square meters with a minimum dimension of 0.90 meters.
Air Space Requirements
- Air space requirements are based on the intended use and occupancy type:
- School rooms: 3.00 cubic meters per person and 1.00 square meter of floor area per person.
- Workshops, factories, and offices: 12.00 cubic meters per person.
- Habitable rooms: 14.00 cubic meters per person.
Windows
- Minimum window areas are defined by the type of room:
- Habitable rooms: 10% of floor area or 1.00 square meter, whichever is greater.
- Bathrooms: 5% of floor area or 240 square millimeters.
Access to Property
- Minimum 3.00 meter wide access road.
Right-of-Way (RROW)
- Defines the area reserved for public use along a street.
- Consists of three levels: above grade, at grade, and below grade.
- Proponents who use any portion of the RROW for private purposes must obtain a lease from the government.
Sidewalks
- Sidewalk width varies based on RROW width.
- For an RROW of 9.00 meters or more, the minimum sidewalk width is 1.20 meters on each side.
- For RROW less than 9.00 meters, refer to Table VIII.G.3 (not provided in your excerpt).
- Sidewalks are intended to be level or uniform in grade.
- When street slope exceeds 1/12, level sections are maintained for specific intervals with ramps connecting them.
Driveways Across Sidewalks
- Driveway access across sidewalks is regulated based on curb height.
- For curbs 200mm or lower, the driveway and sidewalk are on the same plane with a 1/3 to 1/4 slope ramp connecting the carriageway to the sidewalk.
- For curbs greater than 200mm, a curb cutout is allowed and the driveway can be constructed along the entire width of the sidewalk with a ramp connecting it to the sidewalk.
Planting Strips
- Planting strips are required on the outer side of sidewalks 2.00 meters or more in width.
- Minimum width is 800mm but can be up to 1/3 of the sidewalk width.
- Planting strips are intended to separate the curb from the sidewalk and must always be placed near the curbline.
Sanitation
- All buildings must have adequate and potable water supply, plumbing, wastewater treatment or disposal system, and storm water drainage.
- Potable water should be sourced from the municipal waterworks system whenever possible.
- Wastewater discharge should be directly into the nearest street sanitary sewer main.
- All plumbing installations should comply with the National Plumbing Code..
Building Projections Over Public Streets
- Projections beyond the property line are generally not allowed, except for specific exceptions allowed by the code.
- Foundations located at least 2.40 meters below grade can project a maximum of 300mm into the right-of-way for national roads or public highways.
- Foundations for public sidewalk structures can encroach 500mm into the sidewalk if the top of the foundation is at least 600mm below grade.
Balconies
- Balconies must have a minimum clearance of 3.00 meters between the sidewalk grade and the lowest portion of the balcony.
Arcades
- Arcades can be constructed on sidewalks of streets whenever allowed or required by existing building and zoning regulations.
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This quiz explores various occupancy classifications used to define the intended use of buildings. It covers categories from residential to industrial, detailing the specifications of each classification. Test your knowledge on what characterizes different types of buildings and their uses.
