Exam 2

Question 1

5.1 Understand the scope and application of the National Building Code of Canada to the design, construction and occupancy of buildings

Answer 1

CHOP 4.2
- is a code of regulations for public health, accessibility, fire safety and structural sufficiency with respect to bldgs - establishes the min. standards
- is a model code that is modified to reflect regional req. and then adopted as a provincial or municipal bldg code.
- Req. that affect bldg design: window openings, means of egress, design of stairways, openings btwn floors, compartmentalization for fire safety, accessibility for persons with disabilities, travel distance to exits

• The national plumbing code = Part 7 of the NBC (design & installation)
• The Illustrated User’s Guide - NBC 2015: Part 9 of Div. , Housing & Small Bldgs = req. which apply to detached, semi-detached and row houses

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