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ASTTBC RFPT — Fire Alarm Systems (AL) · Question

According to the National Building Code of Canada, a single fire alarm zone shall not exceed the area of:

NBCC 3.2.4.9. requires that if a building is divided into fire compartments, each compartment must be signaled as a separate zone on the annunciator.

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Question: According to the National Building Code of Canada, a single fire alarm zone shall not exceed the area of:

Answer options:

  • 1,000 m²
  • One city block ✅ A single fire compartment
  • The entire floor area regardless of walls

Correct answer: A single fire compartment

Explanation: NBCC 3.2.4.9. requires that if a building is divided into fire compartments, each compartment must be signaled as a separate zone on the annunciator.

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