Building Code 2012 General Legal Final Test

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QUESTION 1

1. Consider Column 2 of Div. C, Table 3.5.2.2., the Building Code Act and the
Building Code Examination Syllabi 2012. The person referred to in Div. C,
Clause 3.4.3.2.(1)(a) would need to successfully complete the:
a. General Legal/Process Examination
b. Legal/Process Examination on Powers and Duties of a Registered Code
Agency
c. Legal/ProcessExamination on Powers and Duties of a Chief Building
Official
d. Designer Legal/Process Examination

1 points
QUESTION 2
1. Under the BCA, the initial authority to enter into a conditional permit
agreement with the applicant and such other persons as the CBO determines
lies with the:
a. Principal Authority
b. Inspector who has the same powers and duties as the CBO in relation
to plumbing
c. Registered Code Agency
d. Chief Building Official

1 points
QUESTION 3
1. The construction of a self-service storage building, (a special Group F Division 2 occupancy), of one storey in
building height with a building area of 300 m² is regulated by:
a. Part 9 of Division B

b. Section 3.10. of Division B and the applicable requirements of Part 3

c. Part 3 of Division B

d. Section 3.10. of Division B and the applicable requirements of Part 9

1 points
QUESTION 4
1. When Field E of the Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
indicates that the purpose of the application is for a conditional permit, in
deciding whether to issue or refuse to issue the conditional permit, the CBO:
a. must comply with the time period set out in Article 1.3.1.3. and Table
1.3.1.3.
b. is NOT compelled to comply with the time period set out in Article
1.3.1.3. and Table 1.3.1.3.
1 points
QUESTION 5
1. The Construction Company Limited was issued another Order to Comply for
the same infraction and once again a guilty conviction was determined in
court. It may be fined;
a. $100,000 max.
b. $50,000 max.
c. $200,000 max.
d. $200,000 max. + $10,000 max. / day

1 points
QUESTION 6
1. A “Restraining Order” made by a Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of
Justice is;
a. NOT subject to an appeal
b. subject to an appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs
c. subject to an appeal to the Divisional Court
d. subject to an appeal to the Building Code Commission

1 points
QUESTION 7
1. Under the BCA, the only issue which is NOT subject to appeal to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, is the
decision of the Chief Building Official to;
a. issue a Stop Work Order
b. refuse to issue a Conditional Permit
c. appoint an RCA
d. refuse to review an order made by an Inspector

1 points
QUESTION 8
1. Clause 3.6.2.3.(1)(a) of Division C requires a RCA to have liability insurance
for claims that are first made and reported to the insurer during the period
of insurance or during the extended reporting period after the RCA ceases to
be insured. For a RCA the insured amount of indemnity during any one
period of insurance must not be less than:
a. $250,000 per claim and $500,000 in the aggregate
b. $500,000 per claim and $1,000,000 in the aggregate
c. $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate
d. $2,000,000 per claim and $4,000,000 in the aggregate

1 points
QUESTION 9
1. Condition: A new mercantile occupancy [Group E] is to be located adjacent to a
restaurant [Group A-2]. There is a 45 minute fire separation between the
occupancies. [Div. B, Table 3.1.3.1. requires a fire separation with 2 h
of fire-resistance rating and C.A. of Table 10.3.2.2.B. would allow 1.5 h or 1
h in sprinklered buildings.]
Question: Is there reduction in performance under Part 10 of Div. B?
Yes
No

1 points
QUESTION 10
1. The authority to make an Order to Comply under Subsection 12(2) of the BCA is;
a. imperative, must be done, to obtain compliance with the Code
b. questionable practice for a first time offender of the Code

c. permissive, may be done, to obtain compliance with the Code

d. the only means available to an inspector, chief building official, registered code agency or person
authorized by a registered code agency, as the case may be, to obtain compliance for a contravention
of the Code

1 points
QUESTION 11
1. The authority of a Principal Authority to terminate the appointment of an
RCA that has not performed all of the functions for which it was appointed
lies with:
a. the authority of the Chief Building Official
b. the terms of the agreement under Subsection 4.1.(1)
c. the authority of the Director
d. the terms of the appointment under Subsection 4.1.(2)
1 points
QUESTION 12
1. Which of the following describes an unfinished Part 9 building of residential
occupancy which may be occupied under Article 1.3.3.2.?
a. the middle unit of a 2 storey row house building with 5 units
b. a two storey apartment building with six dwelling units per floor sharing
a public corridor
c. a triplex
d. a one-storey motel
1 points
QUESTION 13
1. A person is building an addition to his/her house and is issued an Order to
Comply. The person fails to comply and is subsequently convicted in court.
This is this person’s first offence. This individual may be fined;
a. $200,000 max.
b. $50,000 max.
c. $100,000 max.
d. $10,000 max. / day the offence continues

1 points
QUESTION 14
1. The Categories of Qualifications for Chief Building Officials whose duties include
plans review or inspection activities, can be found in:
a. Div. A, Rows 1 to 12 of Table 3.5.2.2.
b. Div. B, Rows 1 to 12 of Table 3.5.2.1.
c. Div. C, Rows 1 to 12 of Table 3.5.2.1.
d. Div. C, Rows 1 to 12 of Table 3.5.2.2.

1 points
QUESTION 15
1. In deciding whether to issue or to refuse to issue a permit to construct or
demolish under Subsection 8(1) of the BCA, the CBO must determine if the
proposed building, construction or demolition, will contravene any other
applicable law. For purposes of Section 8 of the BCA, the“ applicable law” is
listed in:
a. Division A, Sentence 1.4.1.3.(1)
b. Division B, Sentence 1.4.1.3.(1)
c. Division C, Sentence 1.4.1.3.(1)
d. Division A, Sentence 1.4.1.3.(2)

1 points
QUESTION 16
1. Condition: An office occupancy is changed to a low hazard industrial occupancy

Question: Is change of use permit required under S. 10 of the BCA?


Yes

No

1 points
QUESTION 17
1. To satisfy Subsection 8.(1.1) of the BCA, the owner or the authorized agent
of the owner who makes an application for a permit to construct or demolish
must use the form that is:
a. prescribed in the BCA
b. prescribed in the Building By-law enacted under Clause 7.(1)(f) of the
BCA
c. approved by the Chief Building Official
d. approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

1 points
QUESTION 18
1. According to the BCA, the Principal Authority or the CBO, as the case may
be, may appoint a RCA under agreement, to perform specified functions in
respect of the construction of a building or class of buildings;
a. only after a permit is issued under Section 10 of the BCA
b. either before or after a permit is issued under section 10 of the BCA
c. only after a permit is issued under Section 8 of the BCA
d. either before or after a permit is issued under Section 8 of the BCA

1 points
QUESTION 19
1. Condition: construction will result in an additional bathroom in a
dwelling unit with an on-site sewage system where the components of the
existing sewage system cannot accommodate the new total daily design
sanitary sewage flow
Question: Will there be a reduction in performance level?
Yes
No
1 points
QUESTION 20
1. According to the BCA, a Chief Building Official that receives a written
request, from Professional Engineers Ontario or the Ontario Association of
Architects, for a copy of drawings, plans or specifications accompanying an
application for a permit or for reports arising out of the general review of the
building, the CBO:
a. must comply with the request
b. may comply with the request if it is deemed reasonable
c. must comply with the request only if it is deemed reasonable
d. may refer the request to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
for a binding interpretation
1 points
QUESTION 21
1. A corporation building a high rise office building is guilty of an offence under
the Building Code Act if it;
a. contravenes the Building Code Act
b. has outstanding fines that remain unpaid for more than six months
c. is NOT registered as a builder or vendor with the ONWHPA
d. is issued an Order to Comply

1 points
QUESTION 22
1. Except where otherwise provided by the Act, the responsibility for
the enforcement of the BCA lies with the:
a. Council of the Municipality
b. Chief Building Official
c. Director of the Building and Development Branch
d. the Minister of Municipal Affairs
1 points
QUESTION 23
1. The decision made by the Superior Court of Justice is subject to an appeal to
the;
a. Building Code Commission
b. Chief Building Official
c. Principal Authority
d. Divisional Court

1 points
QUESTION 24
1. A Chief Building Official is a person who is appointed by the Council of a
Municipality or Upper-Tier Municipality under the authority of Subsection;
a. 3(2) or 3(6) of the BCA as the case may be
b. 3(2), 3(6) and 4(5) of the BCA as the case may be
c. 6.1(4) and (5) of the BCA in the case of plumbing
d. 6.2(3) and (4) of the BCA in the case of sewage systems

1 points
QUESTION 25
1. Ontario’s 2012 Objective-Based Code has:
a. four categories of objectives
b. five categories of objectives
c. six categories of objectives
d. seven categories of objectives

1 points
QUESTION 26
1. Condition: construction will cause a change of major occupancy and the
existing structural system is not adequate for the new occupancy
Question: Will there be a reduction in performance level?
Yes
No

1 points
QUESTION 27
1. Subsection 1(1.3) and Section 6.2 of the BCA inform us that an Inspector who has the same powers and duties
as the CBO in relation to sewage systems;
a. does not have to authority to issue a conditional permit

b. has the authority to issue a conditional permit

c. has the authority to issue a conditional permit if the appointment By-law extended that authority to
him or her
d. does not have the authority to issue a conditional permit unless the authority is given to him or her by
the Principal Authority

1 points
QUESTION 28
1. When the CBO decides to refuse to issue a Building or Demolition Permit
applied for under Subsection 8.(1) of the BCA, he/she will have to,
a. refund the permit application fee to the applicant
b. refund the design activities fee to the applicant
c. inform in writing the Director of the Building and Development Branch
of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and of the main reasons for the
refusal
d. inform the applicant in writing of all the reasons for the refusal

1 points
QUESTION 29
1. According to Section 7.1 of the BCA, the duty of a Principal Authority to establish and enforce a Code of
Conduct is;
a. imperative, must be done

b. imperative, must be done, if the Principal Authority does not have a policy to deal with conflicts of
interest
c. permissive, may be done

d. permissive, may be done, if the Principal Authority does not have a policy to deal with conflicts of
interests

1 points
QUESTION 30
1. As a general rule, the requirements of Div. B, Section 9.5. “Design of Areas and Spaces” apply to a Part 9;
a. hotel/motel occupancy

b. cottage built as a dwelling unit and used at various times throughout the year as a seasonal
recreational building
c. all occupancies

d. dwelling unit that is intended for use on a continuing or year round basis as a principal residence

1 points
QUESTION 31
1. By way of Subsection 8.(1.1) of the BCA, Clause 1.3.1.2.(1)(b) of Division C
informs us that the application for a permit under Section 8 may be made by
the authorized agent of the owner. Consequently, when considering an
application submitted by the “authorized agent of the owner”, the CBO:
a. may request a written authorization from the owner
b. may not request a written authorization from the owner and must
accept the application at face value
c. must request a written authorization from the owner
d. mustnot request a written authorization from the owner and must
accept the application at face value
1 points
QUESTION 32
1. Which of the following describes a Part 9 building of residential occupancy
which may be occupied under Article 1.3.3.4.?
a. the middle unit of a 2 storey row house building with 5 units
b. a two storey apartment building with six dwelling units per floor sharing
a public corridor
c. a duplex
d. a one-storey motel
1 points
QUESTION 33
1. According to the BCA, it is the role of manufacturers, suppliers and retailers
of products that are intended for use in Ontario in the construction of a
building for a purpose that is regulated by the BCA and the provisions of the
Code to ensure that;
a. construction does not proceed unless any permit required under the
BCA has been issued by the CBO
b. the designer has the necessary qualifications under the BCA and the
Code
c. the CBO or the Inspector, as the case may be has the necessary
qualifications under the BCA and the Code
d. the products comply with the standards established under the BCA and
the Code
1 points
QUESTION 34
1. An Inspector is a person who is appointed by a Principal Authority under the
authority of Subsection;
a. 3(2) of the BCA
b. 3(2) or 3.1(2) of the BCA as the case may be
c. 3(2), 3.1(2) or 6.1(4) of the BCA as the case may be
d. 3(2), 3.1(2), 6.1(4) or 6.2(3) of the BCA as the case may be

1 points
QUESTION 35
1. When Principal Authority-A is responsible for the enforcement of the BCA
and the provisions of the Code except the provisions of Part 8 Sewage
Systems which are enforced by Principal Authority-B under Section 3.1 or
6.2 of the BCA, as the case may be, the time period prescribed by Sentence
1.3.1.3.(1) for the purposes of considering an application for a permit
under Subsection 8(1) of the BCA by Principal Authority-A, begins on the day
following the later of:
a. the day on which an application meeting the requirements of Sentence
1.3.1.3.(5) is made
b. the day on which an application meeting the requirements of Sentence
1.3.1.3.(5) is made and on which the payment of fees required to be
paid on application is made
c. the day on which an application meeting the requirements of Sentence
1.3.1.3.(5) is made and the day on which the permit for the sewage
system is issued
d. theday on which an application meeting the requirements of Sentence
1.3.1.3.(5) is made or the day on which the permit for the proposed
sewage system is issued
1 points
QUESTION 36
1. As an exception to the general rule the time period, prescribed by Sentence
1.3.1.3.(1) for the purposes of considering an application for a permit under
Subsection 8(1) of the BCA, does not include:
a. Sundays
b. Saturdays and Sundays
c. Saturdays and holidays
d. Saturdays,holidays and all other days when the offices of the Principal
Authority are not open for the transaction of business with the public
1 points
QUESTION 37
1. Where there is more than one inspector in the area of jurisdiction, the
responsibility to designate the Inspector with the powers and duties of a
CBO in relation to sewage systems when an agreement under Subsection
6.2.(2) exists, lies with the:
a. council of the municipality,
b. the council of the upper-tier municipality
c. the council of the upper-tier municipality, the board of health or the
conservation authority as the case may be
d. the board of health or the conservation authority as the case may be

1 points
QUESTION 38
1. According to the Building Code Act which of the following persons does NOT enjoy
immunity from action for any act done in good faith in the execution or
intended execution of any power or duty under the Act?
a. Chief Building Official
b. Inspector
c. Director of the Building and Development Branch
d. Designer, Owner or Contractor

1 points
QUESTION 39
1. A medium hazard industrial occupancy is changed to a low hazard
Condition:
industrial occupancy

Question: Is change of use permit required under S. 10 of the BCA?


Yes
No

1 points
QUESTION 40
1. Under the BCA, who may apply to the Superior Court of Justice for a
“Restraining Order” directing a person to comply with the BCA, the building
code or an order?
a. the Chief Building Official
b. the Inspector
c. the Director of the Building and Development Branch
d. the Registered Code Agency

1 points
QUESTION 41
1. When the provisions of on-site sewage systems are enforced by a
Conservation Authority under agreement with a municipality as authorized in
Subsection 6.2(2) of the BCA, the Chief Building Official and the Inspectors
appointed by the municipality to enforce the other provisions of the building
code have;
a. less authority to enforce the other provisions of the Code
b. more authority to enforce the other provisions of the Code
c. jointauthority with the Sewage System Inspectors of the Conservation
Authority to enforce plumbing
d. no authority to deal with the provisions for on-site sewage systems

1 points
QUESTION 42
1. Condition: A mercantile occupancy is changed to an office occupancy

Question: Is change of use permit required under S. 10 of the BCA?


Yes
No

1 points
QUESTION 43
1. Condition: construction will cause an occupant load increase less than 15%
but the new occupant load will be more than 15% greater than the
occupant load requiring a fire alarm system
Question: Will there be a reduction in performance level?
Yes
No
1 points
QUESTION 44
1. Where there is more than one inspector in the area of jurisdiction, the
responsibility to designate the Inspector with the powers and duties of a
CBO in relation to sewage systems when an agreement under Subsection
6.2(2) exists, lies with the:
a. council of the municipality,
b. the council of the upper-tier municipality
c. the council of the upper-tier municipality, the board of health or the
conservation authority as the case may be
d. the board of health or the conservation authority as the case may be

1 points
QUESTION 45
1. An accessory building was converted to a dwelling without a permit. The
situation is also contrary to zoning as only one dwelling per lot is permitted.
The owner was charged for building without a permit, under Part I of the
Provincial Offences Act. The owner paid the fine. The CBO wants the illegal
use of land terminated and the building restored for its original use
or removed. His/her best option is to:
a. make an Order to Demolish the illegal building
b. apply to the Ontario Court of Justice for a Restraining Order
c. apply to the Superior Court of Justice for a Restraining Order
d. commence a proceeding under Part III of the Provincial Offences Act for the
zoning infraction and on conviction ask the court for a Restraining
Order prohibiting the continuation of the offence against the Zoning By-
law
1 points
QUESTION 46
1. When a RCA has been duly appointed, compliance of the proposed
construction or building with the requirements of the Code, to satisfy part of
Clause 8.(2)(a) of the BCA is substantiated by the;
a. Plans Review Certificate as defined in Subsection 1(1) of the BCA and
prescribed in Div. C, Sentence 3.7.4.3.(7)
b. completed Plans Review Certificate that contains the information
prescribed in Div. C, Article 3.7.4.3.
c. Final Certificate as defined in Subsection 1(1) of the BCA and
prescribed in Div. C, Sentence 3.7.4.3.(7)
d. completed Final Certificate that contains the information prescribed in
Div. C, Article 3.7.4.3.
1 points
QUESTION 47
1. According to the Code, a Plans Review Certificate must be signed, on behalf
of the appointed RCA, by a person who has the qualifications set out in;
a. Div. A, Clause 3.4.3.2.(1)(a)
b. Div. B, Clause 3.4.3.2.(1)(a)
c. Div. C, Clause 3.4.3.2.(1)(a)
d. Div. C, Clause 3.1.2.1.(1)(a)

1 points
QUESTION 48
1. When an amendment to the Code comes into force, the rules for transition,
revocation and commencement are found in:
a. Section 4.1 of the BCA
b. Div. A, Section 4.1. of the Code
c. Div. B, Section 4.1 of the BCA
d. Div. C, Section 4.1. of the Code

1 points
QUESTION 49
1. The notices of readiness for inspection referenced in Subsection 10.2(1) of
the BCA, to request a prescribed inspection for each stage of construction,
are included in Article:
a. 1.3.5.1. of Division A
b. 1.3.5.1. of Division B
c. 1.3.5.1. of Division C
d. 1.3.5.2. of Division C

1 points
QUESTION 50
1. Condition: A residential occupancy is changed to a mercantile occupancy

Question: Is change of use permit required under S. 10 of the BCA?


Yes

No

1 points
QUESTION 51
1. Considering Div. C, Table 3.5.2.1. and for purposes of exceptions to
Designer qualifications under Clause 3.2.4.1.(4)(c), Subclause 3.2.5.1.(2)(b)(ii) and
Clause 3.2.5.1.(2)(j), an ancillary building is only associated with the
following Type of Building:
a. House
b. Small Building
c. Large Building
d. Complex Building

1 points
QUESTION 52
1. The area of windows (a health requirement) for dwelling units in a 10 storey Group C residential building is
calculated from the values found in Division B,
a. Sentence 3.7.2.1.(1)

b. Part 9 by way of Sentence 3.7.2.1.(1)

c. Table 9.7.2.3. by way of Sentence 3.7.2.1.(1)

d. Table 9.7.1.2. by way of Article A-3.7.2.1.

1 points
QUESTION 53
1. According to the BCA, it is the role of manufacturers, suppliers and retailers
of products that are intended for use in Ontario in the construction of a
building for a purpose that is regulated by the BCA and the provisions of the
Code to ensure that;
a. construction does not proceed unless any permit required under the
BCA has been issued by the CBO
b. the designer has the necessary qualifications under the BCA and the
Code
c. the CBO or the Inspector, as the case may be has the necessary
qualifications under the BCA and the Code
d. the products comply with the standards established under the BCA and
the Code
1 points
QUESTION 54
1. Where a dwelling unit has been occupied at its substantial completion under
the provisions of Article 1.3.3.4., forthwith upon the completion of
construction, the person who has permitted the building to be occupied must
notify the:
a. mortgagor
b. there is no requirement to notify anyone
c. CBO or RCA having jurisdiction
d. Fire Department building code Inspector under Subsection 1.3.4.

1 points
QUESTION 55
1. For purposes of Subsection 8.(2.2) of the BCA, the prescribed time period
within which the CBO must determine whether to issue or refuse an
application for a permit under Subsection 8.(1) of the BCA, is found in:
a. Div. A, Article 1.3.1.3. and Table 1.3.1.3.
b. Div. B, Article 1.3.1.3. and Table 1.3.1.3.
c. Div. C, Article 1.3.1.3. and Table 1.3.1.3.
d. Div. A, Article 3.2.1.1. and Table 3.2.1.1.

1 points
QUESTION 56
1. The authority to issue a Conditional Building Permit lies with the:
a. Principal Authority
b. Inspector who has the same powers and duties as the CBO in relation
to plumbing
c. Registered Code Agency
d. ChiefBuilding Official and the Inspector or Designated Inspector who
has the same powers and duties as the CBO in relation to Sewage
Systems
1 points
QUESTION 57
1. A residential suite is converted into two suites of residential
Condition:
occupancy

Question: Is change of use permit required under S. 10 of the BCA?


Yes

No

1 points
QUESTION 58
1. Notwithstanding Subsection 31(1) of the Building Code Act,where a Chief Building Official or
an Inspector acted in goodfaith in the execution of a power or duty but someone sufferedan
injury, in a law-suit the following could be held liable.
a. municipality
b. Chief Building Official
c. Inspector
d. Registered Code Agency

1 points
QUESTION 59
1. According to the Code, the responsibility to maintain on the site of the
construction one copy of any applicable BMEC authorization or facsimile
thereof lies with the:
a. applicant for the permit to construct the building
b. holder of the permit to construct the building
c. designer who reviewed and took responsibility for the design for the construction of
the building
d. person in charge of the construction of the building

1 points
QUESTION 60
1. Subject to confirmation by the plans review activity, the method of calculating the building area of a self-
service storage building, for purposes of Article 3.10.4.2. is to be decided by;
a. the qualified designer who will review and take responsibility for design activities

b. the Chief Building Official or the Inspector who has the same powers and duties as the CBO, as the
case may be
c. the Chief Building Official because the Inspectors who have the same powers and duties as the CBO in
relation to plumbing or on-site sewage systems do not need to deal with building area
d. council who is given the responsibility for enforcement under Subsection 3.(2) of the BCA

1 points
QUESTION 61
1. To comply with the provisions of the Code as directed by Subsection 8(11) of
the BCA, a Designer:
a. may use the alternative solutions in Division B
b. must use the alternative solutions in Division B
c. may use the acceptable solutions in Division B
d. must use the acceptable solutions in Division B

1 points
QUESTION 62
1. When the CBO decides not to issue a Conditional Building Permit, he/she is:
a. required to provide the applicant with all of the reasons for the refusal
of the Conditional Building Permit
b. not required to provide the applicant with all of the reasons for the
refusal of the Conditional Building Permit because there is no appeal
process, under the BCA, from this decision and an application for a
Conditional Permit under Subsection 8.(3) of the BCA is NOT an
application for a permit under Subsection 8.(1) of the BCA
1 points
QUESTION 63
1. Condition: A mercantile occupancy is being converted to an office but
construction is proposed.

Question: Is change of use permit required under S. 10 of the BCA?


Yes

No

1 points
QUESTION 64
1. True or false? A Sewage Systems Maintenance Program Inspector may be
appointed even if the person does not satisfy the requirements in Article
3.1.4.1. of Division C and Clause 15.11(3) of the Act, provided that such
unqualified Sewage Systems Maintenance Program Inspector does not issue
orders under the Building Code Act, and is supervised by an Inspector or
CBO who is qualified under the On-site Sewage Systems Category of
Qualification of Table 3.5.2.1.
a. True
b. False

1 points
QUESTION 65
1. After the holder of the Building Permit has notified the CBO or the RCA,
having jurisdiction, of the substantial completion of structural framing, the
inspection must be undertaken not later than:
a. two days after the receipt of the notice
b. three days after the receipt of the notice
c. four days after the receipt of the notice
d. five days after the receipt of the notice

1 points
QUESTION 66
1. The agreement between the RCA and the Principal Authority to perform
specified functions in respect of the construction of a building or class of
buildings;
a. must be in writing
b. may be in writing
c. may be delegated to the Chief Building Official
d. must be delegated to the Chief Building Official

1 points
QUESTION 67
1. Condition: A restaurant major occupancy changes to a residential occupancy

Question: Is change of use permit required under S. 10 of the BCA?


Yes
No

1 points
QUESTION 68
1. According to the BCA, the authority to make an Emergency Order lies with;
a. the Building Inspector who discovered the immediate danger
b. the RCA Person who has the qualifications set out in Div. C, Clause
3.4.3.2.(1)(a) and to whom the immediate danger was reported
c. the Person authorized by the RCA who discovered the immediate
danger
d. the CBO who discovered or to whom the immediate danger was
reported
1 points
QUESTION 69
1. Which of the following describes a Part 9 residential building which may NOT be occupied under Article
1.3.3.4.?
a. a detached dwelling with an in-law suite in the basement that shares
part of the means of egress
b. adetached dwelling that serves as a bed and breakfast
c. a duplex where each dwelling unit has a separate exit
d. all of the above

1 points
QUESTION 70
1. Who may permit the occupancy of an unfinished building after an
“Occupancy Permit” has been issued by the CBO or his/her designate?
a. the owner
b. the contractor
c. the designer
d. a person

1 points
QUESTION 71
1. Where a building has been occupied prior to its completion, under the
provisions of Article 1.3.3.1. or 1.3.3.2., forthwith upon the completion of
the building, the person who has permitted the building to be occupied must
notify the:
a. mortgagor
b. CBO
c. CBO or RCA having jurisdiction
d. Fire Department building code Inspector under Subsection 1.3.4.

1 points
QUESTION 72
1. Condition: A building of combustible construction will be converted to a
residential occupancy [Group C] and if this was new construction it would
be required to be of noncombustible construction.
Question: Is there reduction in performance under Part 10 of Div. B?
Yes
No

1 points
QUESTION 73
1. An Inspector is a person who is appointed by a Principal Authority under the
authority of Subsection;
a. 3.(2) of the BCA
b. 3.(2) or 3.1.(2) of the BCA as the case may be
c. 3.(2), 3.1.(2) or 6.1.(4) of the BCA as the case may be
d. 3.(2), 3.1.(2), 6.1.(4) or 6.2.(3) of the BCA as the case may be

1 points
QUESTION 74
1. According to the BCA, when an Order to Comply is served by registered
mail, it must be sent to the last known address of the;
a. applicant for the Permit or that person’s agent
b. Permit holder or that person’s agent
c. contravener or that person’s agent
d. owner or that person’s agent

1 points
QUESTION 75
1. Condition: construction will result in an occupancy which will produce
a type or quantity of sanitary sewage which is not permitted under
Article 8.1.3.1. of Division B
Question: Will there be a reduction in performance level?
Yes
No

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