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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the minimum distance required between buildings within a group of self-service storage buildings?
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the minimum distance required between buildings within a group of self-service storage buildings?
- 2 meters
- 4 meters
- 8 meters
- 6 meters (correct)
If Clause 3.9.2.1.(1)(b) is applied to a group of buildings, which article and sentence shall apply to that group of buildings as if they were a single building?
If Clause 3.9.2.1.(1)(b) is applied to a group of buildings, which article and sentence shall apply to that group of buildings as if they were a single building?
- Article 3.2.5.4. and Sentence 3.2.5.5.(1) (correct)
- Article 3.3.1.1.(1) and Sentence 3.3.5.9.(1)
- Article 3.4.6.12.(2) and Sentence 3.9.3.2.(1)
- Article 3.9.2.3. and Sentence 3.9.3.1.(1)
How many dwelling units are permitted to be contained within one of the self-service storage buildings on a property?
How many dwelling units are permitted to be contained within one of the self-service storage buildings on a property?
- Two (correct)
- One
- Three
- Four
What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for the fire separation between a dwelling unit and individual self-service storage units?
What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for the fire separation between a dwelling unit and individual self-service storage units?
If an office not more than 50 m2 in area is adjacent to a dwelling unit, how is it considered?
If an office not more than 50 m2 in area is adjacent to a dwelling unit, how is it considered?
Are fire separations required between individual self-service storage units?
Are fire separations required between individual self-service storage units?
How should the floor area of self-service storage buildings be subdivided according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
How should the floor area of self-service storage buildings be subdivided according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
How many public washrooms should be provided within one of the self-service storage buildings on the property?
How many public washrooms should be provided within one of the self-service storage buildings on the property?
What is the purpose of the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
What is the purpose of the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
Which section of the National Building Code of Canada 2015 applies to the safety requirements within floor areas of self-service storage buildings?
Which section of the National Building Code of Canada 2015 applies to the safety requirements within floor areas of self-service storage buildings?
According to Section 3.9.1.1, what is the definition of a self-service storage building?
According to Section 3.9.1.1, what is the definition of a self-service storage building?
According to Section 3.9.1.2, which of the following is NOT a requirement for a self-service storage building?
According to Section 3.9.1.2, which of the following is NOT a requirement for a self-service storage building?
According to Section 3.9.1.2, what happens when there is a conflict between the requirements of this Section and other requirements in Part 3?
According to Section 3.9.1.2, what happens when there is a conflict between the requirements of this Section and other requirements in Part 3?
According to Section 3.9.1.3, how are self-service storage buildings classified?
According to Section 3.9.1.3, how are self-service storage buildings classified?
According to Section 3.9.2.1, how is building area defined for self-service storage buildings?
According to Section 3.9.2.1, how is building area defined for self-service storage buildings?
According to Section 3.9.2.2, what is the minimum distance required between each group of self-service storage buildings?
According to Section 3.9.2.2, what is the minimum distance required between each group of self-service storage buildings?
According to Section 3.9.2.2, do the spatial separation requirements in Subsection 3.2.3. apply to self-service storage buildings?
According to Section 3.9.2.2, do the spatial separation requirements in Subsection 3.2.3. apply to self-service storage buildings?
According to Section 3.9.1.2, can self-service storage buildings have a basement or mezzanine?
According to Section 3.9.1.2, can self-service storage buildings have a basement or mezzanine?
According to Section 3.9.1.2, can self-service storage buildings have other major occupancies?
According to Section 3.9.1.2, can self-service storage buildings have other major occupancies?
According to Section 3.9.1.3, what is the occupancy classification of self-service storage buildings?
According to Section 3.9.1.3, what is the occupancy classification of self-service storage buildings?
Self-service storage buildings can have a basement or mezzanine.
Self-service storage buildings can have a basement or mezzanine.
The requirements in Part 3 regarding occupant load apply to self-service storage buildings.
The requirements in Part 3 regarding occupant load apply to self-service storage buildings.
Self-service storage buildings are classified as Group F, Division 2 major occupancies.
Self-service storage buildings are classified as Group F, Division 2 major occupancies.
The spatial separation requirements in Subsection 3.2.3 apply to self-service storage buildings.
The spatial separation requirements in Subsection 3.2.3 apply to self-service storage buildings.
The distance between each group of self-service storage buildings should be not less than 9 m.
The distance between each group of self-service storage buildings should be not less than 9 m.
True or false: Fire separations are required between individual self-service storage units?
True or false: Fire separations are required between individual self-service storage units?
True or false: The minimum fire-resistance rating required for the fire separation between a dwelling unit and individual self-service storage units is 2 hours?
True or false: The minimum fire-resistance rating required for the fire separation between a dwelling unit and individual self-service storage units is 2 hours?
True or false: If Clause 3.9.2.1.(1)(b) is applied to a group of buildings, Article 3.2.5.4. and Sentence 3.2.5.5.(1) shall apply to that group of buildings as if they were a single building?
True or false: If Clause 3.9.2.1.(1)(b) is applied to a group of buildings, Article 3.2.5.4. and Sentence 3.2.5.5.(1) shall apply to that group of buildings as if they were a single building?
True or false: The safety requirements within floor areas of self-service storage buildings are governed by Section 3.3.?
True or false: The safety requirements within floor areas of self-service storage buildings are governed by Section 3.3.?
True or false: The minimum distance required between each group of self-service storage buildings is 6 meters?
True or false: The minimum distance required between each group of self-service storage buildings is 6 meters?
