Question 5

Read each statement carefully and determine whether they are true or false.

If the statement is incorrect then correct it. Give justification for your answers. Your justification must be based on the DTS Provisions. That is, your answer must refer to one or more DTS Provisions which support your answer.

(a) Under the NCC plasterboard, although containing combustible components, is recognised as a non-combustible material?

(i)  True False

(ii) Justification

(b)  A plant room occupying 20% of the floor area of the fifth floor of a 10 storey  office building must be fire separated from the rest of the storey it occupies? The plant room accommodates air-handling plant only.

(i)  True False

(ii) Justification

(c)  For the below building, which part(s) of the building can be constructed to Type C construction when considering the requirements of Part C1 of the BCA?

(i)  No part All parts     The Class 2 part only

(ii) Justification