Section O Ontario Building Code

Question 1

O-1.
(OBC Division B, Section 3.2.5.5(1))
Fire department access routes to the faces of the building in which the principal entrance is located, must be located:
a) Within 145m of a fire hydrant
b) Between 3m and 15m from the building face, measured horizontally
c) Within 200m of a fire hydrant
d) Between 6m and 18m from the building face, measured horizontally

Answer 1

b) Between 3m and 15m from the building face, measured horizontally

Question 2

O-2.
(OBCDivision B, Section 3.2.5.5(2)(c))
The maximum path of travel from the principal entrance of a building to a fire hydrant is for buildings not equipped with a fire department connection:
a) 15m
b) 45m 
c) 90m
d) 145m

Answer 2

c) 90m

Question 3

O-3.
(OBC Division B, Section 3.2.5.6 (1)(a))
A fire access route is required:
a) To have a centre line radius of not less than 18m
b) To have an overhead clearance of at least 6m
c) To be connected to a public thoroughfare which is not a one way street
d) To have a clear width of at least 6m

Answer 3

d) To have a clear width of at least 6m