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What is Type I construction?
What is Type I construction?
- Fire Resistive (correct)
- Heavy timber
- Non-combustible
- Wood frame
What does Type II construction refer to?
What does Type II construction refer to?
- Non-combustible or protected noncombustible (correct)
- Wood frame
- Fire Resistive
- Exterior protected masonry
What does Type III construction entail?
What does Type III construction entail?
- Heavy timber
- Exterior protected (masonry) (correct)
- Wood frame
- Fire Resistive
What is Type IV construction known for?
What is Type IV construction known for?
What is Type V construction?
What is Type V construction?
What are two major legal requirements that affect building design?
What are two major legal requirements that affect building design?
How are building codes initially classify structures?
How are building codes initially classify structures?
The highest requirements for fire resistance are found in which type of construction?
The highest requirements for fire resistance are found in which type of construction?
What does Type II construction allow?
What does Type II construction allow?
In Type V building construction, what are all major structural components?
In Type V building construction, what are all major structural components?
What does occupancy classification assign to building occupancy?
What does occupancy classification assign to building occupancy?
What is referred to as the total quantity of combustible materials in a compartment?
What is referred to as the total quantity of combustible materials in a compartment?
How are fire resistance ratings expressed?
How are fire resistance ratings expressed?
What is the definition of fire load?
What is the definition of fire load?
To calculate the structural support needed for a building, how are loads categorized?
To calculate the structural support needed for a building, how are loads categorized?
What expresses the direction of forces from loads acting on the interior of structural members?
What expresses the direction of forces from loads acting on the interior of structural members?
What is the most common load imposed on a structure?
What is the most common load imposed on a structure?
What type of stress slides one plane of material past an adjacent plane?
What type of stress slides one plane of material past an adjacent plane?
What type of load is fixed in location and is quantifiable?
What type of load is fixed in location and is quantifiable?
Snow and rain are examples of _____ load
Snow and rain are examples of _____ load
How can water from firefighter operations affect a building?
How can water from firefighter operations affect a building?
When designing a building to withstand wind forces, what is used as the primary consideration?
When designing a building to withstand wind forces, what is used as the primary consideration?
What results from movement between tectonic plates along a fault line or zone?
What results from movement between tectonic plates along a fault line or zone?
Soils exert a _____ against a foundation.
Soils exert a _____ against a foundation.
What is the primary design consideration of a beam?
What is the primary design consideration of a beam?
What do columns support?
What do columns support?
What is a curved structural member primarily designed for?
What is a curved structural member primarily designed for?
What are cables usually made of?
What are cables usually made of?
Which structural units are made up of a group of triangles in one plane?
Which structural units are made up of a group of triangles in one plane?
What are three-dimensional truss structures known as?
What are three-dimensional truss structures known as?
What carries compressive loads and provides lateral support to the structure along the length of the wall?
What carries compressive loads and provides lateral support to the structure along the length of the wall?
What type of structure uses structural support similar to a skeleton?
What type of structure uses structural support similar to a skeleton?
What areas can vertical shafts and utility chases serve as the origin for fires?
What areas can vertical shafts and utility chases serve as the origin for fires?
Refuse chutes are required to be constructed of what material?
Refuse chutes are required to be constructed of what material?
Which type of shaft or chase travels vertically and carries grease vapors to the outside of a building?
Which type of shaft or chase travels vertically and carries grease vapors to the outside of a building?
What building systems have the primary purpose of creating and maintaining a comfortable environment for occupants?
What building systems have the primary purpose of creating and maintaining a comfortable environment for occupants?
Study Notes
Fire Types
- Type I: Fire resistive construction provides the highest level of fire safety.
- Type II: Non-combustible or protected noncombustible materials used.
- Type III: Exterior protected construction, often involving masonry elements.
- Type IV: Utilizes heavy timber materials for structural integrity.
- Type V: Wood frame construction allows all major structural components to be combustible.
Legal Requirements
- Building designs must comply with building codes and accessibility requirements.
- Structures are initially classified based on materials used in construction.
Fire Resistance
- Type I construction has the highest fire resistance requirements.
- Type II construction permits structural components with lower fire resistance than Type I.
Occupancy and Fire Load
- Occupancy classification groups buildings by similar fire risks.
- Total combustible materials in a space is referred to as fuel load.
- Fire load is defined as the weight of combustible material per square foot.
Structural Considerations
- Structural designs calculate loads to ensure buildings withstand common forces.
- Stress indicates how forces impact structural members.
- Force of gravity is the most common load acting on a structure.
- Shear stress involves sliding planes of material past each other.
Load Types
- Dead load refers to fixed, quantifiable loads.
- Live load includes variable loads like snow and rain.
- Firefighting operations can add additional live loads to structures.
Wind and Seismic Forces
- Wind forces are primarily considered in terms of direct pressure.
- Seismic forces arise from tectonic plate movement along fault lines.
Structural Members
- Soils exert lateral loads against foundations.
- Beams must resist deformation from applied loads.
- Columns are designed to support axial loads.
- Arch structures primarily deal with compressive loads.
Structural Units
- Cables are typically made of steel strands.
- Trusses are frame units made up of triangles, providing structural stability.
- Space frames are three-dimensional truss structures enhancing load distribution.
Load-Bearing Structures
- Load-bearing walls carry compressive loads and offer lateral support.
- Frame structures utilize supports akin to the human skeleton.
Fire Risks in Design
- Vertical shafts and utility chases can become fire origin points and pathways for fire and smoke.
- Refuse chutes must be constructed of noncombustible materials with rated doors and fire-rated enclosures due to combustible waste buildup.
- Grease ducts transport grease vapors vertically using in-line or rooftop fans.
HVAC Systems
- Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems focus on creating and maintaining occupant comfort within buildings.
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Test your knowledge about various types of fire constructions and their resistive properties. This quiz covers legal requirements for building designs, fire resistance levels, and how occupancy influences fire load. Sharpen your understanding of fire safety measures in building construction.
