General OBC Knowledge
What does OBC stand for?
What is the Ontario Building Code?
According to the OBC, what is the minimum width for a residential exit door?
What is 32 inches (810 mm)?
What does ESA stand for?
What is the Electrical Safety Authority?
Electrical Safety CodesWhat is the standard voltage for residential electrical systems in Ontario?
What is 120/240 volts?
What color is typically used for ground wires in residential electrical systems?
What is green or bare copper?
Which government body enforces the Ontario Building Code?
What is the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing?
What is required for a window to be considered an egress window under the OBC?
What is that it must have a minimum clear opening of 0.35 square meters (3.77 square feet) and no dimension less than 380 mm (15 inches)?
Which organization oversees electrical safety inspections and regulations in Ontario?
What is the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)?
Under ESA regulations, who is authorized to perform electrical installations and repairs in Ontario?
Who is a licensed electrical contractor or a certified electrician?
What type of breaker is required for circuits supplying kitchen countertops according to the ESA?
What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker?
n which year was the current version of the Ontario Building Code enacted?
What is 2012?
What fire resistance rating is required for a party wall between two attached residential units according to the OBC?
What is a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating?
What is the primary purpose of the Electrical Safety Authority?
What is to ensure electrical safety through inspection, licensing, and enforcement?
What is the maximum allowable voltage drop in a residential electrical circuit according to ESA standards?
What is 3% for branch circuits?
How frequently should homeowners test their smoke detectors according to ESA recommendations?
What is once a month?
What is the primary purpose of the Ontario Building Code?
What is to establish minimum standards for building construction, renovations, and demolition to ensure public health, safety?
According to the OBC, what is the maximum height for a residential guardrail?
What is 1.07 meters (42 inches)?
When was the Electrical Safety Authority established?
What is 1999?
How often must electrical inspections occur for new construction under ESA regulations?
What is at key stages of the electrical installation, typically at rough-in and final stages?
What is the ESA's recommendation for the maximum wattage of a light bulb in a standard household fixture?
What is 60 watts, unless otherwise specified by the fixture?
According to the OBC, what is the minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms in a residential building?
What is 2.3 meters (7 feet 6 inches) for most rooms?
Under the OBC, what are the requirements for a barrier-free path of travel in a commercial building?
What are a minimum width of 1,100 mm (43 inches), a smooth and continuous surface, and proper signage?
What document must be obtained from the ESA before beginning most electrical work?
What is an Electrical Permit?
According to the ESA, what is the minimum required clearance for overhead power lines above a residential driveway?
What is 4.5 meters (14.8 feet)?
According to the ESA, how often should electrical panels be inspected by a qualified electrician?
What is every 5 years?