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What is the main characteristic of Type I construction?
What is the main characteristic of Type I construction?
- Structural elements are made of wood
- Structural elements are of limited combustible material (correct)
- Structural elements have no fire-resistive ratings
- Structural elements are highly combustible
Which of the following is an example of a Type I building?
Which of the following is an example of a Type I building?
- Residential house with a wood frame
- High-rise building (correct)
- Single-story wooden house
- Small office building with wood framing
Why do most Type I buildings rely on protective systems?
Why do most Type I buildings rely on protective systems?
- To enhance architectural design
- To increase energy efficiency
- To rapidly detect and extinguish fires (correct)
- To reduce construction costs
What can happen if fire protection systems fail in a Type I building?
What can happen if fire protection systems fail in a Type I building?
In Type II construction, what material are structural elements typically made of?
In Type II construction, what material are structural elements typically made of?
Why are Type II buildings susceptible to collapse in a fire?
Why are Type II buildings susceptible to collapse in a fire?
What are Type III buildings primarily constructed with?
What are Type III buildings primarily constructed with?
Why are firefighters concerned about void spaces in Type III buildings?
Why are firefighters concerned about void spaces in Type III buildings?
What distinguishes Type IV (heavy timber) buildings from Type III?
What distinguishes Type IV (heavy timber) buildings from Type III?
What characterizes 'mill construction' according to the text?
What characterizes 'mill construction' according to the text?
Why do firefighters find ordinary construction challenging to fight fires in?
Why do firefighters find ordinary construction challenging to fight fires in?
'Noncombustible or limited-combustible material' in Type II construction refers to materials with what characteristic?
'Noncombustible or limited-combustible material' in Type II construction refers to materials with what characteristic?
'Type II' buildings are susceptible to collapse due to:
'Type II' buildings are susceptible to collapse due to:
What contributes to the fast fire spread in a heavy timber building?
What contributes to the fast fire spread in a heavy timber building?
Why do heavy timber buildings burn for a long time during a fire?
Why do heavy timber buildings burn for a long time during a fire?
What causes the heavy timber beams to release from the walls during a fire?
What causes the heavy timber beams to release from the walls during a fire?
Why are masonry walls considered unstable during a fire incident in Type IV buildings?
Why are masonry walls considered unstable during a fire incident in Type IV buildings?
In Type V wood-frame construction, what material is primarily used for protection against fire?
In Type V wood-frame construction, what material is primarily used for protection against fire?
Why are wood-frame buildings considered combustible?
Why are wood-frame buildings considered combustible?
What causes the drywall in Type V wood-frame buildings to become fragile during a fire?
What causes the drywall in Type V wood-frame buildings to become fragile during a fire?
Why is the 30-minute fire rating for drywall in wood-frame buildings viewed critically by firefighters?
Why is the 30-minute fire rating for drywall in wood-frame buildings viewed critically by firefighters?
What warning sign might indicate that fire has penetrated the spaces in wood-frame buildings?
What warning sign might indicate that fire has penetrated the spaces in wood-frame buildings?
What are some common reasons that Type IV buildings with heavy timber construction are rare?
What are some common reasons that Type IV buildings with heavy timber construction are rare?
Why is it beneficial for heavy timber beams to release from the walls during a fire?
Why is it beneficial for heavy timber beams to release from the walls during a fire?
What is a hybrid building according to the text?
What is a hybrid building according to the text?
What is a concern for firefighters regarding grid-block Insulated Concrete Forming (ICF) buildings?
What is a concern for firefighters regarding grid-block Insulated Concrete Forming (ICF) buildings?
What are Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) buildings primarily made of?
What are Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) buildings primarily made of?
How are the panels in SIP buildings assembled?
How are the panels in SIP buildings assembled?
What is a possible consequence of heat on the interior EPS in SIP buildings?
What is a possible consequence of heat on the interior EPS in SIP buildings?
Why do we shy away from using the term 'age' to describe buildings?
Why do we shy away from using the term 'age' to describe buildings?
What is a challenge posed by Post-and-beam ICF construction for firefighters?
What is a challenge posed by Post-and-beam ICF construction for firefighters?
'Expect rapid collapse' in hybrid buildings due to...
'Expect rapid collapse' in hybrid buildings due to...
'Extended window and door jambs' are indicative of...
'Extended window and door jambs' are indicative of...
'We do not have much fire experience with buildings constructed with SIP walls.' What does this imply?
'We do not have much fire experience with buildings constructed with SIP walls.' What does this imply?
What makes Post-and-beam ICF different from traditional post-and-beam constructions?
What makes Post-and-beam ICF different from traditional post-and-beam constructions?
During which era did the primary threat of a major collapse shift from walls to roofs in commercial buildings?
During which era did the primary threat of a major collapse shift from walls to roofs in commercial buildings?
What building method was prevalent in the Industrial Era for wood buildings?
What building method was prevalent in the Industrial Era for wood buildings?
Which era saw the transition from hand tools to more substantial building materials and tools like foundries and wood mills?
Which era saw the transition from hand tools to more substantial building materials and tools like foundries and wood mills?
What is a characteristic of the founders' era buildings from a firefighter's perspective?
What is a characteristic of the founders' era buildings from a firefighter's perspective?
What type of connections were commonly used for floor-to-wall connections in the Founders' Era buildings?
What type of connections were commonly used for floor-to-wall connections in the Founders' Era buildings?
Which era introduced innovative engineering methods to minimize material use and maximize durability?
Which era introduced innovative engineering methods to minimize material use and maximize durability?
What was a significant outcome of WWI for building construction during the Industrial Era?
What was a significant outcome of WWI for building construction during the Industrial Era?
Which era is associated with more reliable utility systems in building construction?
Which era is associated with more reliable utility systems in building construction?
What is one of the fire spread issues associated with legacy era buildings?
What is one of the fire spread issues associated with legacy era buildings?
What was a common issue related to aging seen in buildings from the Founders' Era?
What was a common issue related to aging seen in buildings from the Founders' Era?
In what way does platform framing differ from balloon framing in wood buildings?
In what way does platform framing differ from balloon framing in wood buildings?
Which building element generally self-announces most collapse threats in wood floors and roofs?
Which building element generally self-announces most collapse threats in wood floors and roofs?
What is the purpose of a curtain wall in steel and concrete commercial buildings?
What is the purpose of a curtain wall in steel and concrete commercial buildings?
What type of framing was predominant in wood buildings during the Industrial Era?
What type of framing was predominant in wood buildings during the Industrial Era?
Why might the added interior space in legacy-era buildings lead to higher fire loads?
Why might the added interior space in legacy-era buildings lead to higher fire loads?
What was one of the key changes in construction materials during the legacy era?
What was one of the key changes in construction materials during the legacy era?
What is a common characteristic of industrial-era wood buildings that could lead to fires spreading rapidly?
What is a common characteristic of industrial-era wood buildings that could lead to fires spreading rapidly?
In terms of building codes, what distinguishes a performance-based code from a prescriptive code?
In terms of building codes, what distinguishes a performance-based code from a prescriptive code?
Why is the lightweight nature of structural elements in modern buildings a concern?
Why is the lightweight nature of structural elements in modern buildings a concern?
What are the decorative stars, diamonds, 'S' shapes, and metal plates used for in a building?
What are the decorative stars, diamonds, 'S' shapes, and metal plates used for in a building?
What is the purpose of tie rods in a building?
What is the purpose of tie rods in a building?
Why are joist/rafter tie plates added to older buildings?
Why are joist/rafter tie plates added to older buildings?
What happens to tie rods when heated during a fire?
What happens to tie rods when heated during a fire?
How can firefighters differentiate between tie rods and joist/rafter tie plates based on the arrangement of spreaders?
How can firefighters differentiate between tie rods and joist/rafter tie plates based on the arrangement of spreaders?
What is the purpose of categorizing a building by its apparent use?
What is the purpose of categorizing a building by its apparent use?
Which aspect is closely related to fire spread issues in a building?
Which aspect is closely related to fire spread issues in a building?
How do tie plates help prevent beams from falling out of a wall in older buildings?
How do tie plates help prevent beams from falling out of a wall in older buildings?
What is used to distribute force over more bricks or blocks as part of an unseen corrective measure inside a building?
What is used to distribute force over more bricks or blocks as part of an unseen corrective measure inside a building?
Why are tie rods considered to present more dangerous collapse potential for firefighters?
Why are tie rods considered to present more dangerous collapse potential for firefighters?
In older buildings, what problem do joist/rafter tie plates aim to solve?
In older buildings, what problem do joist/rafter tie plates aim to solve?
What visual clues can help differentiate between tie rods and joist/rafter tie plates?
What visual clues can help differentiate between tie rods and joist/rafter tie plates?
What information can the ISO gather from the signage of commercial buildings to understand the fire load?
What information can the ISO gather from the signage of commercial buildings to understand the fire load?
How does building size impact a fire suppression operation?
How does building size impact a fire suppression operation?
Why does the ISO view building size as a multiplier for risk-taking?
Why does the ISO view building size as a multiplier for risk-taking?
How does the ISO classify a building using the type/era/use/size approach?
How does the ISO classify a building using the type/era/use/size approach?
What is a key aspect that the ISO considers to predict collapse potential during firefighting operations?
What is a key aspect that the ISO considers to predict collapse potential during firefighting operations?
Why is classifying a building only the first step in predicting collapse?
Why is classifying a building only the first step in predicting collapse?
What is essential for an ISO to do before predicting collapse potential during firefighting operations?
What is essential for an ISO to do before predicting collapse potential during firefighting operations?
How can an ISO establish whether a building will 'behave' during firefighting operations?
How can an ISO establish whether a building will 'behave' during firefighting operations?
During incident dynamics, why is analyzing and predicting collapse considered essential?
During incident dynamics, why is analyzing and predicting collapse considered essential?
Why is there no perfect formula for predicting collapse according to the text?
Why is there no perfect formula for predicting collapse according to the text?
What should an ISO analyze and predict before the occurrence of a building's collapse?
What should an ISO analyze and predict before the occurrence of a building's collapse?
How does the ISO use a five-step process to predict and communicate collapse potential?
How does the ISO use a five-step process to predict and communicate collapse potential?
