EXAC - Section 2 - Code Research
List the Parts of the code that apply to all buildings. - answer Division A (Compliance,
Objectives, and Functional Statements):
Part 1: Compliance
Part 2: Objectives
Part 3: Functional Statements
Division B (Acceptable Solutions):
Part 1: General
Part 7: Plumbing Services
Part 8: Safety Measures at Construction and Demolition Sites
Division C (Administrative Provisions):
Part 1: General
Part 2: Administrative Provisions
Which types of buildings does Part 9 apply to? - answer All buildings 3 stores or less in
height, not exceeding 600 sm, and used for major occupancies classified as:
Group C (residential)
Group D (business and personal services)
Group E (mercantile)
Group F Div 2 and 3 (medium and low-hazard industrial)
Which types of buildings does Part 3 apply to? - answer-Post Disaster Buildings
-Major Occupancies:
Group A (assembly)
Group B (care, treatment or detention)
Group F Division 1 (high-hazard industrial
-Exceeding 600sm in building area, or exceeding 3 storeys in building height used for
major occupancies classified as:
Group C (residential)
Group D (business and personal services)
Group E (mercantile)
Group F Division 2 and 3 (medium or low-hazard industrial)
What is Appendix D in Division B? - answerFire Performance Ratings
-Explains performance requirements for materials and assemblies
, What is Appendix C in Division B? - answerClimate and Seismic info
-Explains how climate data is computed, and contains recommended data for several
areas across Canada. Seismic data as well.
Identify the scope and application of referenced standards included in the code. -
answerReferenced Standards in the Code only apply to the extent to which they relate
to buildings - as defined by the code - and to the objectives and functional statements
attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions in Div B where the documents are
referenced.
Where the code references the NFC, NPC or NECB, the applicable objectives and
functional statements shall be those found in the referenced code.
What information is outlined in the following Div B Part 3 Section: Building
Classifications (3.2.2.20 - 3.2.2.90). - answerSprinkler requirements
Height
Occupant load (in some situations)
FRR ratings
Construction type (combustible or non)
Area (in some situations)
Interconnected floor space
Facing streets
What is the minimum width of a street (as per NBC)? - answer9m
Outline requirements for an 'access route' (3.2.5.6 (1)(a-d) - answera. Clear width not
<6m (unless it can be shown lesser widths are satisfactory)
b. centre-line radius not <12m
c. O/H clearance not <5m
d. slope not >1:12.5 (8%) over a length of 15m
What is a Fire-Separation? - answerFloor, wall or roof assembly, resisting the passage
of fire, but not necessarily having a fire resistance rating.
What is a Fire-Protection Rating? - answerThe time that a closure in a fire separation
will resist the passage of flame when exposed to fire.
What is a Fire-Resistance Rating? What ULC standards are they tested to? - answerthe
time that a material or assembly will resist the passage of flame and transmission of
heat when exposed to fire.
List the Parts of the code that apply to all buildings. - answer Division A (Compliance,
Objectives, and Functional Statements):
Part 1: Compliance
Part 2: Objectives
Part 3: Functional Statements
Division B (Acceptable Solutions):
Part 1: General
Part 7: Plumbing Services
Part 8: Safety Measures at Construction and Demolition Sites
Division C (Administrative Provisions):
Part 1: General
Part 2: Administrative Provisions
Which types of buildings does Part 9 apply to? - answer All buildings 3 stores or less in
height, not exceeding 600 sm, and used for major occupancies classified as:
Group C (residential)
Group D (business and personal services)
Group E (mercantile)
Group F Div 2 and 3 (medium and low-hazard industrial)
Which types of buildings does Part 3 apply to? - answer-Post Disaster Buildings
-Major Occupancies:
Group A (assembly)
Group B (care, treatment or detention)
Group F Division 1 (high-hazard industrial
-Exceeding 600sm in building area, or exceeding 3 storeys in building height used for
major occupancies classified as:
Group C (residential)
Group D (business and personal services)
Group E (mercantile)
Group F Division 2 and 3 (medium or low-hazard industrial)
What is Appendix D in Division B? - answerFire Performance Ratings
-Explains performance requirements for materials and assemblies
, What is Appendix C in Division B? - answerClimate and Seismic info
-Explains how climate data is computed, and contains recommended data for several
areas across Canada. Seismic data as well.
Identify the scope and application of referenced standards included in the code. -
answerReferenced Standards in the Code only apply to the extent to which they relate
to buildings - as defined by the code - and to the objectives and functional statements
attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions in Div B where the documents are
referenced.
Where the code references the NFC, NPC or NECB, the applicable objectives and
functional statements shall be those found in the referenced code.
What information is outlined in the following Div B Part 3 Section: Building
Classifications (3.2.2.20 - 3.2.2.90). - answerSprinkler requirements
Height
Occupant load (in some situations)
FRR ratings
Construction type (combustible or non)
Area (in some situations)
Interconnected floor space
Facing streets
What is the minimum width of a street (as per NBC)? - answer9m
Outline requirements for an 'access route' (3.2.5.6 (1)(a-d) - answera. Clear width not
<6m (unless it can be shown lesser widths are satisfactory)
b. centre-line radius not <12m
c. O/H clearance not <5m
d. slope not >1:12.5 (8%) over a length of 15m
What is a Fire-Separation? - answerFloor, wall or roof assembly, resisting the passage
of fire, but not necessarily having a fire resistance rating.
What is a Fire-Protection Rating? - answerThe time that a closure in a fire separation
will resist the passage of flame when exposed to fire.
What is a Fire-Resistance Rating? What ULC standards are they tested to? - answerthe
time that a material or assembly will resist the passage of flame and transmission of
heat when exposed to fire.
