NBC 2015 - Section 3.9

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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?

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?

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?

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?

2 hours Signup and view all the answers

If an office not more than 50 m2 in area is adjacent to a dwelling unit, how is it considered?

Part of the dwelling unit Signup and view all the answers

Are fire separations required between individual self-service storage units?

No, never Signup and view all the answers

How should the floor area of self-service storage buildings be subdivided according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?

By a fire separation or sprinkler system Signup and view all the answers

How many public washrooms should be provided within one of the self-service storage buildings on the property?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Building Code of Canada 2015?

To provide guidelines for fire safety in buildings Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the National Building Code of Canada 2015 applies to the safety requirements within floor areas of self-service storage buildings?

Section 3.3. Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3.9.1.1, what is the definition of a self-service storage building?

A building that is open to the public for storage purposes Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3.9.1.2, which of the following is NOT a requirement for a self-service storage building?

The building must be used for no purpose other than storage Signup and view all the answers

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?

The requirements of this Section will be followed Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3.9.1.3, how are self-service storage buildings classified?

Group F, Division 2 major occupancies Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3.9.2.1, how is building area defined for self-service storage buildings?

The total area of all buildings in a group Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3.9.2.2, what is the minimum distance required between each group of self-service storage buildings?

9 m Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3.9.2.2, do the spatial separation requirements in Subsection 3.2.3. apply to self-service storage buildings?

No, they do not apply Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3.9.1.2, can self-service storage buildings have a basement or mezzanine?

No, they cannot have a basement or mezzanine Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3.9.1.2, can self-service storage buildings have other major occupancies?

No, they cannot have other major occupancies Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3.9.1.3, what is the occupancy classification of self-service storage buildings?

Group F, Division 2 major occupancies Signup and view all the answers

Self-service storage buildings can have a basement or mezzanine.

False Signup and view all the answers