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In a high-rise building, what is the required fire-resistance rating for conductors serving a fire alarm system's emergency voice communication system?

NBCC 3.2.7.10 requires that fire alarm conductors that are necessary for the operation of the system for at least 2 hours must be protected (e.g., in a fire-rat

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Question: In a high-rise building, what is the required fire-resistance rating for conductors serving a fire alarm system's emergency voice communication system?

Answer options: ✅ 2 hours

  • 1 hour
  • 30 minutes
  • 4 hours

Correct answer: 2 hours

Explanation: NBCC 3.2.7.10 requires that fire alarm conductors that are necessary for the operation of the system for at least 2 hours must be protected (e.g., in a fire-rated shaft or using fire-rated cable).

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