EXAC - SECTION 2 - CODE
RESEARCH EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
List the Parts of the code that apply to all buildings. - Correct Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers --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 Answers -Fire Performance Ratings
-Explains performance requirements for materials and assemblies
What is Appendix C in Division B? - Correct Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -Sprinkler 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)? - Correct Answers -9m
Outline requirements for an 'access route' (3.2.5.6 (1)(a-d) - Correct Answers -a. 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? - Correct Answers -Floor, wall or roof assembly, resisting the
passage of fire, but not necessarily having a fire resistance rating.
RESEARCH EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
List the Parts of the code that apply to all buildings. - Correct Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers --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 Answers -Fire Performance Ratings
-Explains performance requirements for materials and assemblies
What is Appendix C in Division B? - Correct Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -Sprinkler 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)? - Correct Answers -9m
Outline requirements for an 'access route' (3.2.5.6 (1)(a-d) - Correct Answers -a. 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? - Correct Answers -Floor, wall or roof assembly, resisting the
passage of fire, but not necessarily having a fire resistance rating.
