FCON101 – Firefighter Building Construction and
Collapse Awareness Study Notes
Which building materials is the most common in North America and is the main component of
many structural assemblies? - Wood
When masonry components like brick and stone are exposed to fine and high temperatures; -
There is little effect on the masonry
The effect of heat and fire on metal depends on the; - Type of metal and whether or not it is
covered.
What is the primary material used for structural support in the construction of large buildings? -
Steel
Due to its high water content,______ has excellent heat-resistant and fire-retardant properties.
- Gypsum
Which building material is not typically used for structural support? - Glass
Which type of building material can be highly combustible and produce toxic gasses when
exposed to fire? - Engineered wood products
In a _____ building, structural collapse is unlikely but will usually be localized instead of
structure-wide if it does occur. - Type I
Fires in the ____ stage do not generate sufficient heat or flame to cause unprotected steel or
wood frame buildings to collapse. - Incipient
Contents of a building: - Can cause collapse more rapidly due to added dead weight.
Which is an indicator of structural instability or impending structural collapse? - Sagging, spongy
roof
Collapse Awareness Study Notes
Which building materials is the most common in North America and is the main component of
many structural assemblies? - Wood
When masonry components like brick and stone are exposed to fine and high temperatures; -
There is little effect on the masonry
The effect of heat and fire on metal depends on the; - Type of metal and whether or not it is
covered.
What is the primary material used for structural support in the construction of large buildings? -
Steel
Due to its high water content,______ has excellent heat-resistant and fire-retardant properties.
- Gypsum
Which building material is not typically used for structural support? - Glass
Which type of building material can be highly combustible and produce toxic gasses when
exposed to fire? - Engineered wood products
In a _____ building, structural collapse is unlikely but will usually be localized instead of
structure-wide if it does occur. - Type I
Fires in the ____ stage do not generate sufficient heat or flame to cause unprotected steel or
wood frame buildings to collapse. - Incipient
Contents of a building: - Can cause collapse more rapidly due to added dead weight.
Which is an indicator of structural instability or impending structural collapse? - Sagging, spongy
roof
