Building Laws Quiz 3- PD1096

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

• 300mm

• 450mm

• 500mm

• 600mm

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

• 2m

• 2.4m

• 3m

• 3.6m

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 fence only

• A fence and a canopy

• A fence, a canopy, and a net

• A fence and a temporary walkway

Answer explanation

Only a fence is required because the setback is already more than half of the building height.

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?

• 54sqm

• 55.8sqm

• 138sqm

• 142.6sqm

Answer explanation

31 persons x 1.80 sqm/person

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

• 28.00 sqm/person

• 18.60 sqm/person

• 8.4sqm/person

• None of these

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

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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

• 30m

• 45m

• 60m

• 75m

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

• 1.8m

• 1.9m

• 2m

• 2.1m

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

• 750mm

• 900mm

• 1100mm

• 1200mm

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

• 700-800mm

• 800-900mm

• 700-900mm

• 800-1000mm