Fire Safety Codes Quiz Chapter 3

Questions and Answers

What do subcategories A and B mean?

A) Protected, B) Unprotected

Which type is the most fire resistant and which is the least?

Type 1 (steel and concrete), Type 5 (mostly wood)

What do the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3 refer to?

Hours in which something is fire resistant

Does every building fall within one of these categories?

True Signup and view all the answers

What building types is Type 4 about?

Residential Signup and view all the answers

What portion of the building and structural elements need to meet these resistance ratings for classification?

All must meet the minimum requirements for that type Signup and view all the answers

What four basic materials are considered non-combustible?

Steel, iron, concrete, masonry Signup and view all the answers

Are combustible materials allowed in Type 1 and Type 2 buildings?

True Signup and view all the answers

Wood is generally considered a combustible material. What conditions contradict this?

Fire resistance treatment and whether or not it's large enough in diameter to be 'heavy timber' Signup and view all the answers

What must be added to subdivide a building with two separate construction types?

Firewalls Signup and view all the answers

What occupancy classifications require more evacuation time?

Assembly, hazardous, institutional Signup and view all the answers

What defines a building as a high rise?

Building that exceeds 75 ft in height Signup and view all the answers

Interior walls and partitions are required to be rated in Type 1 and Type 2 construction.

False Signup and view all the answers

When comparing the different types of construction, Type 5 is considered the least restrictive and requires the lowest fire ratings.

True Signup and view all the answers

Most combustible construction materials can be treated to gain some amount of fire resistance.

True Signup and view all the answers

Buildings must consistently be updated to meet the construction type requirements within the newest building codes.

True Signup and view all the answers

The distance of an adjacent building can affect the allowed size of a new building.

True Signup and view all the answers

A fire _______ construction material will not be affected by flame, heat, or hot gases.

resistant/retardant Signup and view all the answers

Load bearing walls, columns, and shaft enclosures are often considered __________ elements by the building codes.

building Signup and view all the answers

Wood that is considered fire resistant because of its large diameter is called _.

heavy timber Signup and view all the answers

What statement about construction types is not correct?

Combustible materials are not allowed in Type 1 but they are allowed in Type 2. Signup and view all the answers

Which construction type consists of exterior walls that are non-combustible but allows interior elements to consist of combustible materials?

Type 3 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about building materials is not correct?

Unless encased in a protective coating, iron and steel will have a rapid loss of strength should a fire occur. Signup and view all the answers

If more than one type of construction exists within a single building, each type must be separated from the other by which of the following?

Occupancy separation wall or firewall Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following occupancy classifications typically require the strictest types of construction?

Assembly and institutional occupancies Signup and view all the answers

To determine if a certain occupancy classification can be located in a specific building, what do you need to know?

Construction type of the building, square footage or area of building, whether the building is sprinklered Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following limits a building's maximum size?

Construction types, occupancy classification, proximity to other buildings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be allowed by the codes as a way of increasing the allowable area of a building?

Adding more occupancy separation walls Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would not affect the construction type during an interior renovation?

Adding an opening in a structural wall Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Building Codes and Construction Types

Subcategory (A) corresponds to protected materials, while (B) denotes unprotected materials.
Type 1 construction (made of steel and concrete) offers the highest fire resistance; Type 5 (primarily wood) has the least.
Fire resistance ratings are measured in hours, designated as 0, 1, 2, or 3 hours.
All buildings are categorized under specific construction types.
Type 4 construction is primarily for residential buildings.
All structural elements must meet minimum resistance ratings for the building's classification.

Fire Resistance and Materials

Non-combustible materials include steel, iron, concrete, and masonry.
Type 1 and Type 2 buildings can incorporate limited combustible materials.
Wood is a combustible material unless treated for fire resistance or categorized as heavy timber based on diameter.

Fire Safety Regulations

Firewalls are necessary to subdivide a building with multiple construction types.
Occupancy classifications such as assembly, hazardous, and institutional necessitate more evacuation time due to occupant abilities or numbers.
A high-rise building is defined as exceeding 75 feet in height.

Construction Type Specifications

Type 1 and Type 2 construction do not require rated interior walls and partitions.
Type 5 is the least restrictive construction type with the most lenient fire ratings.
Most combustible materials can be treated for enhanced fire resistance.
Compliance with the latest building codes is crucial for all buildings.

Building Proximity and Regulations

The distance to adjacent buildings can influence the permissible size of new constructions.
Fire resistant construction materials are unaffected by flames, heat, or hot gases.
Load-bearing walls, columns, and shaft enclosures are considered building elements under codes.
Heavy timber refers to wood characterized by a large diameter that grants fire resistance.

Construction Type Misconceptions

Incorrect statement: Combustible materials are prohibited in Type 1 but allowed in Type 2.
Type 3 construction has non-combustible exterior walls but allows combustible interior elements.
Unencased iron and steel rapidly lose strength if exposed to fire.

Separation and Occupancy Classifications

Buildings with multiple construction types must used occupancy separation walls or firewalls for distinction.
Strictest construction types are required for assembly and institutional occupancy classifications.
To determine suitable occupancy classification for a building, know its construction type, square footage, and sprinkler status.

Size Limitations and Increases

A building's maximum size is limited by construction types, occupancy classification, and proximity to other structures.
Adding more occupancy separation walls can expand a building's allowable area.
Internal renovations, such as adding openings in structural walls, do not affect construction type.

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Test your knowledge on fire safety codes with this Chapter 3 quiz. The questions cover the meanings of subcategories, fire resistance types, and categorization of buildings. Perfect for students and professionals in fire safety and architecture.

Fire Safety Codes Quiz Chapter 3

Questions and Answers

What do subcategories A and B mean?

Which type is the most fire resistant and which is the least?

What do the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3 refer to?

Does every building fall within one of these categories?

What building types is Type 4 about?

What portion of the building and structural elements need to meet these resistance ratings for classification?

What four basic materials are considered non-combustible?

Are combustible materials allowed in Type 1 and Type 2 buildings?

Wood is generally considered a combustible material. What conditions contradict this?

What must be added to subdivide a building with two separate construction types?

What occupancy classifications require more evacuation time?

What defines a building as a high rise?

Interior walls and partitions are required to be rated in Type 1 and Type 2 construction.

When comparing the different types of construction, Type 5 is considered the least restrictive and requires the lowest fire ratings.

Most combustible construction materials can be treated to gain some amount of fire resistance.

Buildings must consistently be updated to meet the construction type requirements within the newest building codes.

The distance of an adjacent building can affect the allowed size of a new building.

A fire _______ construction material will not be affected by flame, heat, or hot gases.

Load bearing walls, columns, and shaft enclosures are often considered __________ elements by the building codes.

Wood that is considered fire resistant because of its large diameter is called ________ _________.

What statement about construction types is not correct?

Which construction type consists of exterior walls that are non-combustible but allows interior elements to consist of combustible materials?

Which of the following statements about building materials is not correct?

If more than one type of construction exists within a single building, each type must be separated from the other by which of the following?

Which of the following occupancy classifications typically require the strictest types of construction?

To determine if a certain occupancy classification can be located in a specific building, what do you need to know?

Which of the following limits a building's maximum size?

Which of the following would be allowed by the codes as a way of increasing the allowable area of a building?

Which of the following would not affect the construction type during an interior renovation?

Study Notes

Building Codes and Construction Types

Fire Resistance and Materials

Fire Safety Regulations

Construction Type Specifications

Building Proximity and Regulations

Construction Type Misconceptions

Separation and Occupancy Classifications

Size Limitations and Increases

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