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According to the National Building Code of Canada, what is the minimum zoning requirement for a building with multiple floors?

NBCC 3.2.4.9.(1)(a) requires that if a system notifies the fire department, it must also identify the floor area where the alarm originated. Each floor must be

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Question: According to the National Building Code of Canada, what is the minimum zoning requirement for a building with multiple floors?

Answer options:

  • The entire building
  • Every 500 square meters ✅ Each floor of the building
  • Only the mechanical rooms

Correct answer: Each floor of the building

Explanation: NBCC 3.2.4.9.(1)(a) requires that if a system notifies the fire department, it must also identify the floor area where the alarm originated. Each floor must be a separate zone.

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