NBC 2015 - Section 3.5- 01

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According to Section 3.5.1.1, what are the vertical transportation facilities that this section applies to?

Dumbwaiters only

Elevators only

Elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters (correct)

Escalators only

According to Section 3.5.2.1, what are the two options for the design, construction, installation, and alteration of elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters?

Provincial or territorial regulations or municipal bylaws

ASME A17.1/CSA B44 only

Provincial or territorial regulations or municipal bylaws, or ASME A17.1/CSA B44 (correct)

None of the above

According to Section 3.5.2.1, what is required before an elevator, escalator, or dumbwaiter installation can be placed in service?

Inspection and testing in accordance with provincial or territorial regulations or municipal bylaws

Inspection and testing in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44 only

Inspection and testing in accordance with provincial or territorial regulations or municipal bylaws, or ASME A17.1/CSA B44 (correct)

None of the above

According to Section 3.5.3.1, what is the requirement for a vertical service space used as an elevator hoistway?

It should be separated from all other portions of each adjacent storey by a fire separation Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3.5.2.1, in the absence of provincial or territorial regulations or municipal bylaws, what safety code should elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters conform to?

ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3.5.2.1, what should be inspected and tested before an elevator, escalator, or dumbwaiter installation is placed in service?

Safety and control devices, as well as elevator, escalator, or dumbwaiter installation Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3.5.3.1, what should be the fire-resistance rating of the fire separation for a vertical service space used as an elevator hoistway?

It should conform to Table 3.5.3.1. Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3.5.2.1, what is the alternative safety code for elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters in the absence of provincial or territorial regulations or municipal bylaws?

ASME A17.1/CSA B44.1 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of elevator is permitted to be located within interconnected floor space without being enclosed in a hoistway?

Passenger elevators for regular use Signup and view all the answers

Which type of elevator machinery room does not need to be separated from the elevator hoistway it serves?

The room containing elevator machinery for passenger elevators Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for a vertical service space containing dumbwaiters?

Less than 45 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for a fire separation separating a vertical service space containing a dumbwaiter from other portions of each adjacent storey?

45 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for a fire separation separating a room containing elevator machinery from the remainder of the building?

45 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What are the dimensions required for an elevator to accommodate a patient stretcher in the prone position?

2,010 mm long and 610 mm wide Signup and view all the answers

What type of numbering system is required for floor numbers in passenger elevator hoistway entrances?

Arabic numerals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Table 3.5.3.1 mentioned in the text?

To provide fire separation requirements for vertical service spaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the fire separation between the elevator machinery room and the remainder of the building?

To protect the elevator machinery from fire Signup and view all the answers

What code is referenced for the floor numbering guidelines?

ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Signup and view all the answers

All elevators, including those for firefighters, must be enclosed in a hoistway separated from the rest of the building.

False Signup and view all the answers

A vertical service space containing a dumbwaiter must be separated from all other portions of each adjacent storey.

True Signup and view all the answers

A room containing elevator machinery must have a fire-resistance rating equal to or greater than the vertical service space containing the elevator hoistway.

True Signup and view all the answers

An elevator that can accommodate a patient stretcher must be clearly identified on the main entrance level of the building.

True Signup and view all the answers

Arabic numerals indicating the assigned floor number must be permanently mounted on both jambs of passenger elevator hoistway entrances.

True Signup and view all the answers

NBC 2015 - Section 3.5- 01

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According to Section 3.5.1.1, what are the vertical transportation facilities that this section applies to?

According to Section 3.5.2.1, what are the two options for the design, construction, installation, and alteration of elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters?

According to Section 3.5.2.1, what is required before an elevator, escalator, or dumbwaiter installation can be placed in service?

According to Section 3.5.3.1, what is the requirement for a vertical service space used as an elevator hoistway?

According to Section 3.5.2.1, in the absence of provincial or territorial regulations or municipal bylaws, what safety code should elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters conform to?

According to Section 3.5.2.1, what should be inspected and tested before an elevator, escalator, or dumbwaiter installation is placed in service?

According to Section 3.5.3.1, what should be the fire-resistance rating of the fire separation for a vertical service space used as an elevator hoistway?

According to Section 3.5.2.1, what is the alternative safety code for elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters in the absence of provincial or territorial regulations or municipal bylaws?

Which type of elevator is permitted to be located within interconnected floor space without being enclosed in a hoistway?

Which type of elevator machinery room does not need to be separated from the elevator hoistway it serves?

What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for a vertical service space containing dumbwaiters?

What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for a fire separation separating a vertical service space containing a dumbwaiter from other portions of each adjacent storey?

What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for a fire separation separating a room containing elevator machinery from the remainder of the building?

What are the dimensions required for an elevator to accommodate a patient stretcher in the prone position?

What type of numbering system is required for floor numbers in passenger elevator hoistway entrances?

What is the purpose of Table 3.5.3.1 mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of the fire separation between the elevator machinery room and the remainder of the building?

What code is referenced for the floor numbering guidelines?

All elevators, including those for firefighters, must be enclosed in a hoistway separated from the rest of the building.

A vertical service space containing a dumbwaiter must be separated from all other portions of each adjacent storey.

A room containing elevator machinery must have a fire-resistance rating equal to or greater than the vertical service space containing the elevator hoistway.

An elevator that can accommodate a patient stretcher must be clearly identified on the main entrance level of the building.

Arabic numerals indicating the assigned floor number must be permanently mounted on both jambs of passenger elevator hoistway entrances.

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