25-01 Fire Break Lots

Question 1

What is the purpose of the guidelines outlined in this Standard Operating Guideline (SOG)?

a. To enhance construction efficiency
b. To provide protection against conflagrations during residential house construction
c. To regulate lot numbering
d. To improve exterior building components

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What does the term “firebreak” mean in the context of this SOG?

a. A designated area for controlled fires during construction
b. A safety measure for firefighters during emergencies
c. A barrier to fire spread between buildings during construction
d. A break time for construction workers during firefighting events

Answer 2

C

Question 3

How should fire breaks be designated on Registered Plans of Subdivision and approved Site Plans at the building permit stage?

a. Marked as “FR” with the lot number circled
b. Marked as “FB” with the lot number circled
c. Marked as “FD” with the building number circled
d. Marked as “FS” with the street address circled

Answer 3

B

Question 4

According to the guideline, when are fire breaks not required for single-family dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and quatroplex dwellings?

a. When the buildings are more than six stories
b. When the buildings are not adjacent to each other
c. When the side yard setbacks are greater than 25 feet (8 m)
d. When the rear yard setbacks are less than 25 feet (8 m)

Answer 4

C

Question 5

What action can fire crews take if residential buildings are discovered without proper fire breaks as required by this SOG?

a. Ignore the issue unless it poses an immediate danger
b. Report the location and building lot number to the designated email address
c. Request additional training on fire break regulations
d. Designate fire breaks themselves on-site

Answer 5

B