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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?
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?
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?
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?
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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?
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Are fire separations required between individual self-service storage units?
Are fire separations required between individual self-service storage units?
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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?
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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?
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What is the purpose of the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
What is the purpose of the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Self-service storage buildings can have a basement or mezzanine.
Self-service storage buildings can have a basement or mezzanine.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.?
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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?
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