BUILDING LAWS QUIZ 3

What is the maximum projection allowed for a footing, buried 600mm below grade, towards a public sidewalk?

• a.    300mm

• b.    450mm

• c.    500mm

• d.    600mm

Fences should be installed around the construction or demolition site. What is the minimum height required for the fence?

• a.    2.00 m

• b.    2.40 m

• c.    3.00 m

• d.    3.60 m

If the distance between the outermost face of the building and the inner edge of the sidewalk is equal to the building height, what is required?

• a.    A fence only

• b.    A fence and a canopy

• c.    A fence, a canopy, and a net

• d.    A fence and a temporary walkway

What is the minimum size of a classroom for 30 students and 1 teacher, according to the occupant load factors in Rule 12 of the Building Code?

• a.    54.00 sqm

• b.    55.80 sqm

• c.    138.00 sqm

• d.    142.60 sqm

What is the occupant load factor for hotels, according to Rule 12?

• a.    28.00 sqm/person

• b.    18.60 sqm/person

• c.    8.40 sqm/person

• d.    None of these

A floor with an occupant load of 700 shall have at least how many exits?

• a.    2

• b.    3

• c.    4

• d.    5

What is the maximum travel distance to an exit if the building has an automatic fire extinguishing system?

• a.    30 meters

• b.    45 meters

• c.    60 meters

• d.    75 meters

What is the minimum height required for doors in the Building Code?

• a.    1.80 meters

• b.    1.90 meters

• c.    2.00 meters

• d.    2.10 meters

What is the minimum stair width required if the occupant load is 15?

• a.    750mm

• b.    900mm

• c.    1100mm

• d.    1200mm

What is the correct mounting height of handrails, according to the Building Code?

• a.    700-800mm

• b.    800-900mm

• c.    700-900mm

• d.    800-1000mm