201-03 Type II Non-Combustible Construction
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Which type of construction is not typically protected for fire resistance or given any kind of fire protection?

  • Type I non-combustible construction
  • Type IV heavy timber construction
  • Type II non-combustible construction (correct)
  • Type III combustible construction
  • What happens to the trusses made of small pieces of steel under fire conditions?

  • They add fuel to the fire
  • They distribute heat slowly
  • They absorb heat slowly
  • They fail rapidly (correct)
  • What can be seen from the exterior of masonry walls when the steel expands due to fire?

  • Expansion of steel cannot be seen
  • No visible signs
  • Cracks at the top of the wall (correct)
  • Cracks at the bottom of the wall
  • What can happen when the tar adhesive on the roof is subjected to high heat conditions?

    <p>It breaks down into a flammable gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a weakness of Type II non-combustible construction?

    <p>Structural elements contribute fuel to a fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which materials are commonly used in noncombustible/limited combustible construction?

    <p>Glass and aluminum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of construction lacks the insulation or other protection of Type I Construction?

    <p>Noncombustible/limited combustible construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to concrete walls when exposed to high temperatures and cooled by a hose system?

    <p>They start to spall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are metal frame walls usually constructed of in noncombustible/limited combustible construction?

    <p>Light-gauge sheet metal panels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a steel bar joist commonly used for in construction?

    <p>Creating open floor areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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