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What is the minimum standby battery duration required for a building NOT required to have an emergency generator?

NBCC 3.2.4.9 requires 24 hours of standby plus 30 mins of alarm in most standard occupancies. NBCC 2020.

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Question: What is the minimum standby battery duration required for a building NOT required to have an emergency generator?

Answer options:

  • 12 hours standby, 5 mins alarm
  • 24 hours standby, 5 mins alarm ✅ 24 hours standby, 30 mins alarm
  • 60 hours standby, 2 hours alarm

Correct answer: 24 hours standby, 30 mins alarm

Explanation: NBCC 3.2.4.9 requires 24 hours of standby plus 30 mins of alarm in most standard occupancies. NBCC 2020.

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