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Who develops and updates building codes and fire codes?
Who develops and updates building codes and fire codes?
- NFPA (correct)
- ICC (International Code Council) (correct)
- EPA
- OSHA
Do the construction types classify all types of construction?
Do the construction types classify all types of construction?
False (B)
What are the 5 construction types?
What are the 5 construction types?
Fire Resistive, Non-combustible, Ordinary Construction, Heavy Timber, Wood Frame
Buildings with structural members made of non-combustible material are called?
Buildings with structural members made of non-combustible material are called?
What are fire resistive buildings mostly made of?
What are fire resistive buildings mostly made of?
What are 4 examples of fire resistive buildings?
What are 4 examples of fire resistive buildings?
What is the difference between Type I (fire resistive) and Type II (non-combustible)?
What is the difference between Type I (fire resistive) and Type II (non-combustible)?
Non-combustible buildings are built with components that do not burn and are unprotected.
Non-combustible buildings are built with components that do not burn and are unprotected.
What are the 3 main structural materials of Type II construction?
What are the 3 main structural materials of Type II construction?
What is one of the primary problems of non-combustible construction?
What is one of the primary problems of non-combustible construction?
Concrete tilt-ups, parking garages, and steel frame buildings are examples of what type of construction?
Concrete tilt-ups, parking garages, and steel frame buildings are examples of what type of construction?
Floors, walls, and roofs made _______ or _______ of wood is Type V.
Floors, walls, and roofs made _______ or _______ of wood is Type V.
How are most apartment buildings built?
How are most apartment buildings built?
What type of construction is similar to ordinary construction?
What type of construction is similar to ordinary construction?
What are the exterior walls of a heavy timber structure often made of?
What are the exterior walls of a heavy timber structure often made of?
Many old mill style type buildings were what type of construction?
Many old mill style type buildings were what type of construction?
What type of construction was often built to hold heavy loads like machinery?
What type of construction was often built to hold heavy loads like machinery?
The exterior walls of ordinary construction are made of what? What are the interior walls made of?
The exterior walls of ordinary construction are made of what? What are the interior walls made of?
In what type of construction are masonry walls structural?
In what type of construction are masonry walls structural?
How thick are masonry walls of ordinary construction?
How thick are masonry walls of ordinary construction?
Ordinary construction buildings are?
Ordinary construction buildings are?
What is the danger of ordinary construction in fire spread?
What is the danger of ordinary construction in fire spread?
What areas of a firefighter's job is a working knowledge of building construction important?
What areas of a firefighter's job is a working knowledge of building construction important?
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Study Notes
Building Codes and Development
- NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and ICC (International Code Council) develop and update building and fire codes.
Construction Types Overview
- Not all buildings are classified under construction types; only most major buildings fall into these categories.
Five Construction Types
- Fire Resistive
- Non-combustible
- Ordinary Construction
- Heavy Timber
- Wood Frame
Fire Resistive Construction
- Type I construction includes buildings with structural members made of non-combustible materials.
- Common materials are reinforced concrete and steel, protected by blown-on insulation or automatic sprinklers.
- Examples include high-rise buildings, hospitals, shopping malls, and some office buildings.
Non-Combustible Construction
- Type II construction lacks fire-resistive material on structural steel components, making them vulnerable to structural failure in fire conditions.
- Consists mainly of steel, concrete, and masonry.
- Examples include concrete tilt-ups, parking garages, and steel frame buildings.
Wood Frame Construction
- Type V construction includes structures with floors, walls, and roofs made partially or completely of wood.
- Most apartment buildings are constructed as type V.
Heavy Timber Construction
- Type IV (Heavy Timber) is similar to ordinary construction, often featuring exterior walls made of brick.
- Common in old mill-style buildings and designed to hold heavy loads like machinery.
Ordinary Construction Details
- Exterior walls are typically made of brick, while interior walls can be wood or steel.
- Masonry walls in ordinary construction are structural and must be at least two layers thick.
- Ordinary construction buildings tend to be over 100 years old and pose fire hazards due to rapid fire spread and structural collapse risk.
Importance of Building Construction Knowledge for Firefighters
- A solid understanding of building construction is crucial for firefighters in various job aspects, such as size up, forcible entry, search and rescue, fire attack, ventilation, and overhaul.
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