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Which of the following is a requirement for buildings with a dead-end portion of the access route longer than 90 m?
Which of the following is a requirement for buildings with a dead-end portion of the access route longer than 90 m?
What is the maximum allowable depth below the uppermost floor level for the access route in buildings conforming to Article 3.2.2.50. or 3.2.2.58.?
What is the maximum allowable depth below the uppermost floor level for the access route in buildings conforming to Article 3.2.2.50. or 3.2.2.58.?
When is a standpipe system required to be installed in a building?
When is a standpipe system required to be installed in a building?
What is the total water supply needed if more than one standpipe is provided?
What is the total water supply needed if more than one standpipe is provided?
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What standard should the design, construction, installation, and testing of a standpipe system conform to?
What standard should the design, construction, installation, and testing of a standpipe system conform to?
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Which type of building is permitted to have an automatic sprinkler system with a 30-minute water supply demand?
Which type of building is permitted to have an automatic sprinkler system with a 30-minute water supply demand?
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If a building contains fewer than how many sprinklers, the water supply for these sprinklers is permitted to be supplied from the domestic water system for the building?
If a building contains fewer than how many sprinklers, the water supply for these sprinklers is permitted to be supplied from the domestic water system for the building?
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In buildings conforming to Article 3.2.2.50. or 3.2.2.58., where should sprinklers be provided?
In buildings conforming to Article 3.2.2.50. or 3.2.2.58., where should sprinklers be provided?
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What should be the temperature rating of sprinklers in elevator machine rooms?
What should be the temperature rating of sprinklers in elevator machine rooms?
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In which type of occupancies can combustible sprinkler piping be used?
In which type of occupancies can combustible sprinkler piping be used?
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Which type of switch is required for manual emergency recall in elevators serving storeys above the first storey?
Which type of switch is required for manual emergency recall in elevators serving storeys above the first storey?
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What is the minimum usable platform area required for an elevator used by firefighters?
What is the minimum usable platform area required for an elevator used by firefighters?
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How long should the interlock mechanism remain engaged and electrical continuity be maintained in the interlock circuits and associated wiring of an elevator for use by firefighters during a standard fire exposure?
How long should the interlock mechanism remain engaged and electrical continuity be maintained in the interlock circuits and associated wiring of an elevator for use by firefighters during a standard fire exposure?
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What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for a fire separation that protects an elevator used by firefighters?
What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for a fire separation that protects an elevator used by firefighters?
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Where should the central alarm and control facility be located in a building?
Where should the central alarm and control facility be located in a building?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada, where should portable fire extinguishers be installed?
According to the National Building Code of Canada, where should portable fire extinguishers be installed?
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What is the purpose of protecting equipment from freezing in a fire protection system?
What is the purpose of protecting equipment from freezing in a fire protection system?
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What is the requirement for installing a fire pump according to the National Building Code of Canada?
What is the requirement for installing a fire pump according to the National Building Code of Canada?
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In which type of buildings does Subsection 3.2.6 of the National Building Code of Canada apply?
In which type of buildings does Subsection 3.2.6 of the National Building Code of Canada apply?
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What is the purpose of limiting smoke movement in a building fire according to the National Building Code of Canada?
What is the purpose of limiting smoke movement in a building fire according to the National Building Code of Canada?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following statements about standpipe systems is correct?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following statements about standpipe systems is correct?
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In accordance with the National Building Code of Canada 2015, when are hose connections required in a standpipe system?
In accordance with the National Building Code of Canada 2015, when are hose connections required in a standpipe system?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, where should hose stations be located in a building that is not sprinklered throughout?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, where should hose stations be located in a building that is not sprinklered throughout?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, when are hose stations for 38 mm diam hose required in a standpipe system?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, when are hose stations for 38 mm diam hose required in a standpipe system?
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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the requirement for automatic sprinkler systems in low-rise residential occupancies?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the requirement for automatic sprinkler systems in low-rise residential occupancies?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the central alarm and control facility mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the central alarm and control facility mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is required for the central alarm and control facility to transmit alert signals and alarm signals to the fire department?
Which of the following is required for the central alarm and control facility to transmit alert signals and alarm signals to the fire department?
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What types of messages can be sent using the voice communication system controlled by the central alarm and control facility?
What types of messages can be sent using the voice communication system controlled by the central alarm and control facility?
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What does the central alarm and control facility need to have in order to indicate visually that the audible portion of the alert and alarm signals has been silenced?
What does the central alarm and control facility need to have in order to indicate visually that the audible portion of the alert and alarm signals has been silenced?
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What type of device does the central alarm and control facility need to have in order to conform to Article 3.2.4.8?
What type of device does the central alarm and control facility need to have in order to conform to Article 3.2.4.8?
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The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to control the voice communication system required by Article 3.2.6.8.
The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to control the voice communication system required by Article 3.2.6.8.
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The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to indicate audibly and visually alert signals and alarm signals.
The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to indicate audibly and visually alert signals and alarm signals.
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The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to silence the audible portion of the alert and alarm signals.
The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to silence the audible portion of the alert and alarm signals.
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The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to indicate visually that the audible portion of the alert and alarm signals has been silenced.
The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to indicate visually that the audible portion of the alert and alarm signals has been silenced.
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The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to indicate visually that elevators are on emergency recall.
The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to indicate visually that elevators are on emergency recall.
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The central alarm and control facility is required to have an annunciator.
The central alarm and control facility is required to have an annunciator.
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The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to transmit alert signals and alarm signals to the fire department.
The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to transmit alert signals and alarm signals to the fire department.
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The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to release hold-open devices on doors to vestibules.
The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to release hold-open devices on doors to vestibules.
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The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to manually actuate alarm signals in the building selectively.
The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to manually actuate alarm signals in the building selectively.
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The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to control individual floor areas and exit stairwells.
The central alarm and control facility is required to have means to control individual floor areas and exit stairwells.
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