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## Building Collapses - The category with the lowest resistance to collapse is Class 5 buildings (wood-frame buildings) - This surprising discovery suggests that buildings made of metal or non-combustible materials are more resistant to collapse than wood-frame or heavy timber buildings - However,...
## Building Collapses - The category with the lowest resistance to collapse is Class 5 buildings (wood-frame buildings) - This surprising discovery suggests that buildings made of metal or non-combustible materials are more resistant to collapse than wood-frame or heavy timber buildings - However, the standard wooden home is more likely to burn through before it collapses. - This is only true for standard construction methods.