NBC 2015 - Part 9 - Archquizcanada

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NBC 2015 - Section 9.4, 9.5, 9.6

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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the basic snow load roof factor for roofs where the entire width does not exceed 4.3 m?

0.35

0.55

0.45

1.1

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What is the maximum deflection of the structural roof members according to Article 9.4.3.1?

Not specified

12.2 m

600 mm

Depends on the size of the structural member

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According to Table 9.6.1.3.-A, what is the maximum glass area for windows in areas where the 1-in-50 Hourly Wind Pressure (HWP) is less than 0.55 kPa, for annealed glass with a thickness of 6 mm?

0.68 m2

2.04 m2

1.31 m2

3.07 m2

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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the minimum width required for a doorway opening in a bathroom?

810 mm

610 mm

760 mm

710 mm

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According to Section 9.4.1.1, what are the three options for designing structural members and their connections?

Conform to requirements provided elsewhere in this Part

Be designed according to good engineering practice

Be designed according to Part 4 using the loads and deflection and vibration limits specified

All of the above

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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015 Volume 2 Division B, how should dimensions of rooms or spaces be measured?

Between finished wall surfaces

Between finished floor and ceiling surfaces

Both a) and b)

None of the above

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In what situations should measures be taken to preclude or reduce soil movement that may damage a building's stability and the performance of assemblies?

When the water table is high

When the foundation is located in an area with changes in soil moisture content

When the foundation is located in an area prone to freezing

All of the above

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Based on the data in Table 9.6.1.3.-F, what is the maximum glass area for heat-strengthened glass with a thickness of 6 mm?

3.41 m2

3.69 m2

1.28 m2

1.72 m2

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According to Table 9.6.1.3.-D, what is the maximum glass area for windows in areas where the 1-in-50 Hourly Wind Pressure (HWP) is less than 0.55 kPa in open terrain, for annealed glass with a thickness of 6 mm?

1.25 m2

0.55 m2

2.33 m2

3.59 m2

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What is the maximum allowable bearing pressure for dense or compact sand or gravel according to Table 9.4.4.1 of the National Building Code of Canada 2015?

200 kPa

150 kPa

50 kPa

100 kPa

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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015 Volume 2 Division B, how should walls supporting drained earth be designed?

For a pressure equivalent to that exerted by a fluid with a density of 480 kg/m3 and a depth equal to that of the retained earth

In accordance with Section 4.2.

Both a) and b)

None of the above

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What is the minimum specified snow load according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?

1.9 kPa

0.45 kPa

1 kPa

4.3 kPa

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According to Table 9.6.1.3.-F in the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum glass area for annealed glass with a thickness of 5 mm?

1.04 m2

1.30 m2

0.51 m2

0.92 m2

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Based on the data in Table 9.6.1.3.-F, what is the maximum glass area for tempered glass with a thickness of 8 mm?

2.63 m2

2.05 m2

2.52 m2

1.17 m2

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What are the requirements for light-frame constructions according to Section 9.4.2.1?

Roof and wall planes must be clad, sheathed or braced on at least one side

Small repetitive structural members must be spaced not more than 600 mm o.c.

The clear span of any structural member must not exceed 12.2 m

All of the above

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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the minimum unobstructed width required for a hallway within a dwelling unit?

860 mm

760 mm

810 mm

710 mm

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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum deflection ratio for ceiling joists supporting plaster or gypsum board?

1/480

1/360

1/180

1/240

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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the minimum height required for a doorway to a public water-closet room?

2.1 m

2.2 m

2.03 m

2.0 m

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According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the minimum clear height required in a storage garage?

2 m

2.1 m

2.3 m

2.5 m

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What information needs to be determined according to Subsection 1.1.3 for structural design?

Snow and wind loads

Seismic spectral response accelerations

Location-specific information

All of the above

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According to Table 9.6.1.3.-B, what is the maximum glass area for windows in areas where the 1-in-50 Hourly Wind Pressure (HWP) is less than 0.75 kPa, for tempered glass with a thickness of 5 mm?

0.68 m2

1.31 m2

2.04 m2

3.07 m2

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