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What is the classification of buildings based on in the Uniform Building Code?
What is the classification of buildings based on in the Uniform Building Code?
- Construction materials and structural framework (correct)
- Construction materials and stair treads
- Combustible and noncombustible materials
- Construction materials and fire resistance
What do the new criteria in the model codes define the subdivision of materials between?
What do the new criteria in the model codes define the subdivision of materials between?
- Steel and concrete materials
- Structural and non-structural materials
- Older and newer model codes
- Combustible and noncombustible materials (correct)
What is the most fire-resistive construction type according to the IBC?
What is the most fire-resistive construction type according to the IBC?
- Type I (correct)
- Type II
- Type IV
- Type III
Which standard defines the fire tests for building construction and materials?
Which standard defines the fire tests for building construction and materials?
In which year did the Uniform Building Code first contain classifications of buildings by types of construction?
In which year did the Uniform Building Code first contain classifications of buildings by types of construction?
How do the five types of construction progress in terms of fire resistance according to the IBC?
How do the five types of construction progress in terms of fire resistance according to the IBC?
In Construction Types I and II, what is the premise for allowing the use of combustible materials?
In Construction Types I and II, what is the premise for allowing the use of combustible materials?
What is the term used to describe the construction type that allows for the use of combustible materials in noncombustible construction?
What is the term used to describe the construction type that allows for the use of combustible materials in noncombustible construction?
Which type of materials are allowed for use in nonbearing walls, partitions, and roof construction in Construction Types I and II?
Which type of materials are allowed for use in nonbearing walls, partitions, and roof construction in Construction Types I and II?
What is the key to using combustible materials in a noncombustible construction type?
What is the key to using combustible materials in a noncombustible construction type?
What type of insulation materials are allowed in Construction Types I and II?
What type of insulation materials are allowed in Construction Types I and II?
What is the rationale behind allowing exceptions for the use of combustible materials in Construction Types I and II?
What is the rationale behind allowing exceptions for the use of combustible materials in Construction Types I and II?
What does the letter 'A' denote in the context of construction classification?
What does the letter 'A' denote in the context of construction classification?
Which of the following is an example of a noncombustible material?
Which of the following is an example of a noncombustible material?
According to the information provided, which type of construction allows the use of combustible materials?
According to the information provided, which type of construction allows the use of combustible materials?
What is the principle of fire resistance based on, according to the text?
What is the principle of fire resistance based on, according to the text?
What determines the type of construction allowable under the code?
What determines the type of construction allowable under the code?
What do Type IV-C construction and Type IV-B construction have in common?
What do Type IV-C construction and Type IV-B construction have in common?
What is the relationship between occupancy type and construction classification?
What is the relationship between occupancy type and construction classification?
Which criteria are contained in § 703.2 as referenced in § 602.1?
Which criteria are contained in § 703.2 as referenced in § 602.1?
What is the main purpose of passive fire protection according to the text?
What is the main purpose of passive fire protection according to the text?
What does Table 601 specify for the five types of construction, according to the text?
What does Table 601 specify for the five types of construction, according to the text?
In Table 601, which structural members are considered part of the 'primary structural frame'?
In Table 601, which structural members are considered part of the 'primary structural frame'?
According to Table 601, what is the definition of the 'primary structural frame'?
According to Table 601, what is the definition of the 'primary structural frame'?
What does Footnote a in Table 601 allow for in roof construction?
What does Footnote a in Table 601 allow for in roof construction?
What is the purpose of Footnote e in Table 601?
What is the purpose of Footnote e in Table 601?
What does Footnote f to Table 705.5 refer to?
What does Footnote f to Table 705.5 refer to?
What is described by Footnote g to Table 705.5?
What is described by Footnote g to Table 705.5?
In Type I-B construction, what reduction in fire-resistance rating is permitted?
In Type I-B construction, what reduction in fire-resistance rating is permitted?
What is the definition of noncombustible materials in Type I and Type II construction according to § 703.3?
What is the definition of noncombustible materials in Type I and Type II construction according to § 703.3?
Which type of construction requires passive protection for all elements of the structure?
Which type of construction requires passive protection for all elements of the structure?
What does Footnote c to Table 601 allow for?
What does Footnote c to Table 601 allow for?
What is advised by Footnote e to Table 601?
What is advised by Footnote e to Table 601?
Passive fire resistance results from the use of construction materials and assemblies that can be expected to withstand exposure to fire without collapsing or exceeding a certain temperature on the side facing away from a fire. What is the main purpose of passive fire protection according to the text?
Passive fire resistance results from the use of construction materials and assemblies that can be expected to withstand exposure to fire without collapsing or exceeding a certain temperature on the side facing away from a fire. What is the main purpose of passive fire protection according to the text?
According to § 602.1.1, what does it indicate about portions of the building exceeding the requirements for the type and for the building occupancy?
According to § 602.1.1, what does it indicate about portions of the building exceeding the requirements for the type and for the building occupancy?
What is advised by Footnote e to Table 601?
What is advised by Footnote e to Table 601?
What does Footnote c to Table 601 allow for?
What does Footnote c to Table 601 allow for?
What is the relationship between occupancy type and construction classification according to the text?
What is the relationship between occupancy type and construction classification according to the text?
What does Footnote f in Table 601 allow for in roof construction?
What does Footnote f in Table 601 allow for in roof construction?
Which standard defines the fire tests for building construction and materials?
Which standard defines the fire tests for building construction and materials?
What is described by Footnote g to Table 705.5?
What is described by Footnote g to Table 705.5?
What is defined by Footnote a in Table 601?
What is defined by Footnote a in Table 601?
What does Footnote e indicate about bearing walls according to Table 601?
What does Footnote e indicate about bearing walls according to Table 601?
