ExAC Section 2: Code Research Questions with
Correct Answers
List the Parts of the code that apply to all buildings. Correct 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? Correct Answer-All
buildings 3 storeys 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? Correct 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? Correct Answer-Fire Performance
Ratings
-Explains performance requirements for materials and assemblies
What is Appendix C in Division B? Correct Answer-Climate 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. Correct Answer-Referenced 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). Correct Answer-Sprinkler
requirements
Height
Occupant load (in some situations)
FRR ratings
Construction type (combustible or non)
Area (in some situations)
Interconnected floor space
Facing streets
Correct Answers
List the Parts of the code that apply to all buildings. Correct 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? Correct Answer-All
buildings 3 storeys 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? Correct 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? Correct Answer-Fire Performance
Ratings
-Explains performance requirements for materials and assemblies
What is Appendix C in Division B? Correct Answer-Climate 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. Correct Answer-Referenced 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). Correct Answer-Sprinkler
requirements
Height
Occupant load (in some situations)
FRR ratings
Construction type (combustible or non)
Area (in some situations)
Interconnected floor space
Facing streets
