40 Questions
What is the maximum building area for a Group C building up to 3 storeys facing 2 streets?
1,125 m2
What is the fire-resistance rating required for loadbearing walls, columns, and arches in a building permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction?
1 h
In a building with more than one storey containing dwelling units, what is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for floor assemblies within these dwelling units?
45 min
What is the maximum building area for a building classified as Group C up to 3 storeys facing 3 streets?
1,200 m2
What is the maximum number of storeys allowed for a building classified as Group C?
3
Which type of construction is permitted for buildings referred to in Sentence (1)?
Combustible or noncombustible construction
Which of the following is a requirement for floor assemblies in buildings referred to in Sentence (1)?
Fire-resistance rating of at least 1 hour
Which of the following is a requirement for roof assemblies in buildings referred to in Sentence (1)?
Fire-resistance rating of at least 1 hour
Under what condition can the roof assembly in a building referred to in Sentence (1) be constructed of fire-retardant-treated wood?
When the roof assembly has a height greater than 25 m
In a building that contains dwelling units with more than one storey, what is the minimum required fire-resistance rating for floor assemblies within these dwelling units?
1 hour
Which of the following statements is true about Group D buildings up to 6 storeys in height?
They must have a fire-resistance rating of at least 1 hour for floor assemblies.
Which of the following is a requirement for Group D buildings up to 4 storeys in height?
They must have a building area not more than 3,000 m2.
Which of the following is a requirement for Group D buildings up to 3 storeys in height?
They must have a fire-resistance rating of at least 45 minutes for floor assemblies.
Which of the following is a requirement for roof assemblies in Group D buildings with a height greater than 25 m?
They must be made of fire-retardant-treated wood.
Which of the following is a requirement for floor assemblies in Group D buildings of combustible construction?
They must have a fire-resistance rating of at least 1 hour.
Which type of building is permitted to have a waived fire-resistance rating for floor assemblies within the dwelling unit?
Group C, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered
Which type of building is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination?
Group D, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
Which type of building is required to have floor assemblies as fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min?
Group C, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered
Which type of building is permitted to have floor assemblies as fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h?
Group D, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
Which type of building is permitted to have mezzanines with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h?
Group D, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered
Which of the following is a requirement for a building to be permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination?
The building must have floor assemblies with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h
Which of the following is a requirement for a building to be considered as the one referred to in Sentence (1)?
The building must be sprinklered throughout
Which of the following is a requirement for mezzanines in a building permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination?
The mezzanines must have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h
Which of the following is a requirement for loadbearing walls, columns, and arches in a building permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination?
They must have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly
Which of the following is a requirement for floor assemblies in a building permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination?
The floor assemblies must have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h
Which one of the following statements about Group D buildings is correct?
Group D buildings can be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination.
Which one of the following statements about Group D, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered buildings is correct?
Group D, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered buildings must be sprinklered throughout.
Which one of the following statements about Group D, up to 2 Storeys buildings is correct?
Group D, up to 2 Storeys buildings must have a fire-resistance rating of at least 45 min for loadbearing walls, columns, and arches.
Which one of the following statements about Group D, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered buildings is correct?
Group D, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered buildings must be of noncombustible construction.
Which one of the following statements about Group E, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered buildings is correct?
Group E, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered buildings must have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly for loadbearing walls, columns, and arches.
True or false: Group D buildings up to 4 storeys in height must have floor assemblies with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 hour?
True
True or false: Group D buildings up to 2 storeys in height must have mezzanines with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 hour?
True
True or false: Loadbearing walls, columns, and arches in a building permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction must have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly?
True
True or false: The building referred to in Sentence (1) must be sprinklered throughout?
True
True or false: The building referred to in Sentence (1) can only be of noncombustible construction?
False
True or false: The building referred to in Sentence (1) can have a building area of more than 1,800 m2?
False
True or false: Floor assemblies in buildings referred to in Sentence (1) must be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 hours?
False
True or false: Mezzanines in buildings referred to in Sentence (1) must have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 minutes?
False
True or false: Roof assemblies in buildings referred to in Sentence (1) must be constructed of fire-retardant-treated wood?
False
True or false: The maximum building area for a Group C building up to 3 storeys facing 2 streets is 1,800 m2?
True
Quiz: Fire-Resistance Requirements for Building Construction
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