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At what minimum air-handling capacity must an HVAC system be equipped with an automatic smoke detection system for fan shutdown?

NBCC 3.2.4.12 requires that any HVAC system serving more than one floor or having a capacity over 944 L/s must shut down upon alarm to prevent smoke spread.

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Question: At what minimum air-handling capacity must an HVAC system be equipped with an automatic smoke detection system for fan shutdown?

Answer options:

  • 94.4 L/s ✅ 944 L/s
  • 1500 L/s
  • 500 L/s

Correct answer: 944 L/s

Explanation: NBCC 3.2.4.12 requires that any HVAC system serving more than one floor or having a capacity over 944 L/s must shut down upon alarm to prevent smoke spread.

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