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A small office building (Group D occupancy) is designed with a single exit stairway. According to NBC 2020, what is the maximum floor area per storey that can be served by a single exit?

For Group D occupancies, NBC 2020 Sentence 3.4.2.2.(1) allows a single exit if the floor area is not more than 300 m² and the travel distance to the exit is wit

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Question: A small office building (Group D occupancy) is designed with a single exit stairway. According to NBC 2020, what is the maximum floor area per storey that can be served by a single exit?

Answer options:

  • 150 m²
  • 200 m² ✅ 300 m²
  • 600 m²

Correct answer: 300 m²

Explanation: For Group D occupancies, NBC 2020 Sentence 3.4.2.2.(1) allows a single exit if the floor area is not more than 300 m² and the travel distance to the exit is within limits.

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