30 Questions
Which type of construction is permitted for a building facing three streets and having a maximum area of 2,400 m2?
Combustible or noncombustible construction used in combination
What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group A, Division 2 building with a building height of 1 storey and facing one street?
800 m2
What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for floor assemblies if they are of combustible construction?
45 min
In a Group A, Division 3 building, what is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for mezzanines?
1 h
What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group A, Division 2 building with a building height of 2 storeys and facing 2 streets?
500 m2
Which type of construction is permitted for a building classified as Group A, Division 1, One Storey, Sprinklered?
Noncombustible construction
Which type of construction is permitted for a building classified as Group A, Division 2, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered?
Noncombustible construction
What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for floor assemblies in a building classified as Group A, Division 2, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered?
2 h
What is the maximum building height permitted for a building classified as Group A, Division 2, up to 6 Storeys, Any Area, Sprinklered?
6 storeys
What is the maximum building area permitted for a building classified as Group A, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys?
The value in Table 3.2.2.25
Which type of construction is permitted for a Group A, Division 3 building?
Combustible or noncombustible construction
Under what conditions can a Group A, Division 4 building be of combustible construction?
If the occupant load is less than 1,500
Which type of construction is required for a Group B, Division 1 building that is not sprinklered?
Noncombustible construction
What is the maximum building area allowed for a Group B, Division 1 building that is 3 storeys in height?
8,000 m2
Which type of construction is required for a Group B, Division 2 building that is not sprinklered?
Noncombustible construction
What is the fire-resistance rating required for floor assemblies in a Group B, Division 2 building?
Not less than 1 h
What is the maximum building height allowed for a Group B, Division 2 building?
2 storeys
What is the maximum building area allowed for a 2-storey Group B, Division 2 building?
1,600 m2
What type of construction is permitted for the building in Sentence (1)?
Both combustible and noncombustible construction
What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for mezzanines in a Group B, Division 2 building?
Not less than 45 min
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is a requirement for a building classified as Group A, Division 1, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered?
The building must be of noncombustible construction.
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is a requirement for a building classified as Group A, Division 1, One Storey, Limited Area, Sprinklered?
The building must be sprinklered throughout.
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum building area permitted for a building classified as Group A, Division 1, One Storey, Limited Area, Sprinklered?
600 m2
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is a requirement for a building classified as Group A, Division 1, One Storey, Limited Area, Sprinklered?
The building must not have any occupancy above or below the auditorium.
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is a requirement for a building classified as Group A, Division 1, One Storey, Limited Area, Sprinklered?
The building must have an occupant load of not more than 600.
Which one of the following statements is true about a building classified as Group A, Division 3?
It must be of noncombustible construction.
Which one of the following statements is true about the maximum building area for a building classified as Group A, Division 3, up to 2 storeys?
The maximum building area is 5,000 m2 if facing 2 streets.
Which one of the following statements is true about the fire-resistance rating for mezzanines in a building classified as Group A, Division 3?
Mezzanines must have a fire-resistance rating of at least 1 hour.
Which one of the following statements is true about the building area limit for a sprinklered building classified as Group A, Division 3, up to 2 storeys?
The building area limit is 6,000 m2 if 2 storeys in building height.
Which one of the following statements is true about the fire-resistance rating for loadbearing walls, columns, and arches in a building classified as Group A, Division 3, one storey?
They must have a fire-resistance rating of at least 45 minutes.
Test your knowledge on Group A, Division 3 buildings with this quiz. Learn about the building height and area restrictions for this classification, as well as the maximum building area values specified in Table 3.
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