NBC 2015 - Part 3 - Archquizcanada

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5	Sakti	59 %	16
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9	hhh	44 %	12
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NBC 2015 - Section 3.1

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Which of the following materials is NOT permitted in noncombustible construction?

Foamed plastic air sealants

Self-adhesive tapes

Paint

Fire stops

2 / 27

What percentage of the exterior cladding on each exterior wall of buildings conforming to certain articles should consist of noncombustible cladding?

80%

90%

50%

70%

3 / 27

According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the classification of buildings or parts thereof used for the storage of baled combustible fibres?

They are classified as low-hazard industrial occupancies.

They are classified as mercantile occupancies.

They are classified as high-hazard industrial occupancies.

They are classified as medium-hazard industrial occupancies.

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What is the purpose of fire blocks in conformance with Article 3.1.11.5. of the National Building Code of Canada 2015?

To support handrails and fixtures

To divide the roof space into compartments

To protect openings through the concrete deck

To provide minor components

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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, how should wood girders and beams in heavy timber construction be connected at adjoining ends?

By steel or iron caps with pintles and base plates

By reinforced concrete or metal caps

By metal hangers into which the ends of the beams are closely fitted

By timber splice plates fastened with metal connectors

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Which type of wood used in construction must be pressure impregnated with fire-retardant chemicals and have a flame-spread rating not more than 25?

Glued-laminated wood

Solid sawn plank

Fire-retardant-treated wood

Heavy timber construction

7 / 27

According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, where can the information regarding major components of fire protection be found?

Article 1.4.1.2. of Division A

Table 3.1.2.1. of Division B

Subsection 1.3.3. of Division A

Subsection 2.2.3. of Division C

8 / 27

According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, where are the defined words found?

Subsection 1.3.3. of Division A

Article 1.4.1.2. of Division A

Table 3.1.2.1. of Division B

Subsection 2.2.3. of Division C

9 / 27

What is the maximum building height and area for a police station with detention quarters to be classified as a Group B, Division 2 major occupancy according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?

Only height is limited

Unlimited height and area

Limited height and area

Not mentioned in the text

10 / 27

Which of the following roofing materials is permitted on a building required to be of noncombustible construction?

Combustible roof covering with B classification

Combustible roof sheathing

Combustible roof covering with C classification

Combustible roof covering with A classification

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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is true about the classification of an arena-type building used for trade shows and similar exhibition purposes?

It is classified as a Group A, Division 1 occupancy.

It is classified as a Group A, Division 2 occupancy.

It is classified as a Group A, Division 3 occupancy.

It is classified as a Group A, Division 4 occupancy.

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True or false: Any wall, partition or floor assembly required to be a fire separation must be constructed as a continuous element?

True

False

13 / 27

Which one of the following roofing materials is permitted on a building required to be of noncombustible construction?

Combustible roof covering with a D or E classification

Noncombustible roof covering with an A, B, or C classification

Combustible roof covering with an A, B, or C classification

Noncombustible roof covering with a D or E classification

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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what are the requirements for the classification of convalescent homes and children's custodial homes?

They are classified as care occupancies.

They are classified as detention occupancies.

They are classified as treatment occupancies.

They are classified as residential occupancies.

15 / 27

Which one of the following is true about buildings permitted to be of combustible construction?

They can only be constructed of combustible materials.

They can be constructed of either combustible or noncombustible materials.

They cannot be constructed of any materials.

They can only be constructed of noncombustible materials.

16 / 27

Which one of the following is NOT permitted in a building conforming to Article 3.2.2.50 or 3.2.2.58?

Group A, Division 1 major occupancy

Group A, Division 2 major occupancy above the second storey

Group F, Division 1 major occupancy

Group B major occupancy

17 / 27

According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the minimum fire-resistance rating of fire separation between a Group A-3 major occupancy and a Group F-2 major occupancy?

1 hour

2 hours

3 hours

No fire separation required

18 / 27

True or false: Except as permitted, a horizontal fire separation must be constructed as a continuous element?

True

False

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Which one of the following is true about buildings classified as Group F, Division 2 major occupancy?

They can contain a single suite of residential occupancy.

They can contain both residential and commercial occupancies.

They can contain more than one suite of residential occupancy.

They cannot contain any residential occupancy.

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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum building height and area for a police station with detention quarters to be classified as a Group B, Division 2 major occupancy?

2 storeys in building height and 600 m2 in building area.

1 storey in building height and 600 m2 in building area.

2 storeys in building height and 500 m2 in building area.

1 storey in building height and 500 m2 in building area.

21 / 27

Which one of the following statements is true regarding combustible construction and noncombustible fire separations?

Noncombustible fire separations must be constructed to collapse under fire conditions.

Combustible construction must be constructed to prevent the collapse of noncombustible fire separations.

Combustible construction must be supported by noncombustible fire separations.

Combustible construction must cause the collapse of noncombustible fire separations.

22 / 27

What is the purpose of fire blocks in the roof space of a building required to be of noncombustible construction?

To protect openings through the concrete deck

To divide the roof space into compartments

To prevent the spread of fire from the roof space to other areas

To support the roof sheathing

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True

False

24 / 27

True or false: Combustible construction that abuts on or is supported by a noncombustible fire separation must be constructed so that its collapse under fire conditions will not cause the collapse of the fire separation?

True

False

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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what should be done with buildings intended for use by more than one major occupancy?

They should be classified according to the most common major occupancy

They should be classified according to the highest major occupancy

They should be classified according to all major occupancies for which they are used or intended to be used

They should be classified according to the lowest major occupancy

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Which one of the following is true regarding the continuity of fire separations?

Fire separations must have a fire-resistance rating.

Fire separations must be supported by combustible construction.

Fire separations must collapse under fire conditions.

Fire separations must be continuous except as permitted by Sentence 3.6.4.2.(2).

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Combustible roof sheathing and roof sheathing supports are not permitted on a building required to be of noncombustible construction.

True

False

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