Chapter 3- Building Construction
questions and answers (verified
for accuracy)
With regard to local building codes, firefighters should be aware
that: (78) [4.3.12]
local building codes must be modeled after the International
Building Code.
most jurisdictions lack formalized building code requirements.
an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs.
building codes are standardized across the United States and
Canada. - answer an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet
local needs.
Type ______ can be expected to remain structurally stable longer
than other types during a fire. (78) [4.3.12]
IV
I
II
III - answer I
When responding to a fire in a Type I construction building,
firefighters should be aware that: (78) [4.3.12]
industrial glues used in the construction process are highly
flammable.
steel structural members are likely to fail quickly under fire
conditions.
the building will be vulnerable to rapid structural collapse.
the roof may be extremely difficult to penetrate. - answer the roof
may be extremely difficult to penetrate.
,Type Il construction buildings are composed of: (79) [4.3.12]
large-dimensioned lumber or laminated wood.
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
prefabricated wood components.
metal and wood components that increase the fuel load. - answer
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
In a Type Ill construction building, the interior walls, columns,
beams, floors, and roofs are completely or partially constructed of:
(79) [4.3.12]
wood.
steel.
gypsum.
concrete. - answer wood.
What condition often found in Type Ill construction buildings is likely
to negatively influence fire behavior? (79) [4.3.12]
Void spaces between wall studs
Reinforced concrete columns and decorative arches
Concrete roofs that are difficult to penetrate
Large-dimensioned wood beams - answer Void spaces between wall
studs
Which characteristic of Type IV construction buildings can
contribute to the intensity of a fire once it starts? (81) [4.3.12]
High concentration of wood
Precast concrete columns
Unprotected steel framing members
, Many voids or concealed spaces - answer High concentration of
wood
Type IV buildings are resistant to structural collapse because of the:
(81) [4.3.12]
use of noncombustible interior finishes.
mass of the heavy timber structural members.
thickness of the reinforced concrete walls.
use of open-web floor joists. - answer mass of the heavy timber
structural members.
Which construction classification includes buildings with exterior
load bearing walls composed entirely of wood and is commonly
referred to as wood frame construction? (81) [4.3.12]
Type V
Type III
Type IV
Type II - answer Type V
Type V construction buildings may have a veneer of stucco, brick, or
stone that: (81) [4.3.12]
offers the appearance of a Type I building.
produces dark smoke and adds to the fire load.
significantly enhances the structural support.
provides little fire protection - answer provides little fire protection
The most common type of factory built home that firefighters will
encounter is the ______ home. (83) [4.3.12]
panelized
pre-cut
questions and answers (verified
for accuracy)
With regard to local building codes, firefighters should be aware
that: (78) [4.3.12]
local building codes must be modeled after the International
Building Code.
most jurisdictions lack formalized building code requirements.
an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs.
building codes are standardized across the United States and
Canada. - answer an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet
local needs.
Type ______ can be expected to remain structurally stable longer
than other types during a fire. (78) [4.3.12]
IV
I
II
III - answer I
When responding to a fire in a Type I construction building,
firefighters should be aware that: (78) [4.3.12]
industrial glues used in the construction process are highly
flammable.
steel structural members are likely to fail quickly under fire
conditions.
the building will be vulnerable to rapid structural collapse.
the roof may be extremely difficult to penetrate. - answer the roof
may be extremely difficult to penetrate.
,Type Il construction buildings are composed of: (79) [4.3.12]
large-dimensioned lumber or laminated wood.
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
prefabricated wood components.
metal and wood components that increase the fuel load. - answer
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
In a Type Ill construction building, the interior walls, columns,
beams, floors, and roofs are completely or partially constructed of:
(79) [4.3.12]
wood.
steel.
gypsum.
concrete. - answer wood.
What condition often found in Type Ill construction buildings is likely
to negatively influence fire behavior? (79) [4.3.12]
Void spaces between wall studs
Reinforced concrete columns and decorative arches
Concrete roofs that are difficult to penetrate
Large-dimensioned wood beams - answer Void spaces between wall
studs
Which characteristic of Type IV construction buildings can
contribute to the intensity of a fire once it starts? (81) [4.3.12]
High concentration of wood
Precast concrete columns
Unprotected steel framing members
, Many voids or concealed spaces - answer High concentration of
wood
Type IV buildings are resistant to structural collapse because of the:
(81) [4.3.12]
use of noncombustible interior finishes.
mass of the heavy timber structural members.
thickness of the reinforced concrete walls.
use of open-web floor joists. - answer mass of the heavy timber
structural members.
Which construction classification includes buildings with exterior
load bearing walls composed entirely of wood and is commonly
referred to as wood frame construction? (81) [4.3.12]
Type V
Type III
Type IV
Type II - answer Type V
Type V construction buildings may have a veneer of stucco, brick, or
stone that: (81) [4.3.12]
offers the appearance of a Type I building.
produces dark smoke and adds to the fire load.
significantly enhances the structural support.
provides little fire protection - answer provides little fire protection
The most common type of factory built home that firefighters will
encounter is the ______ home. (83) [4.3.12]
panelized
pre-cut
