Building Construction

Question 1

NFPA 5000 building construction has 2 models

Answer 1

International code councils

International building code

Question 2

5 types of construction

Answer 2

Type 1
-Fire resistance
Type 2
-noncombustible
Type 3
Ordinary combustible
Type iv(4)
Use of a large dimensioned lumber or laminated wood 
Type v(5)
Wood frame

Question 3

Type 1

Answer 3

The highest level of protection from fire
-compartments can retain heat
Roofs are hard to penetrate
Window is may be not operating

Question 4

Type 2

Answer 4

do not add to the fuel load constructed of lighter weight material with lower fire resistance
Constructed with metal cladding concrete block 

Question 5

Type lll

Answer 5

Found in Mercantile,
businesses,
residential structures
older schools
Partially constructed of wood

Question 6

Type lv

Answer 6

The use of large dimension, lumber, or eliminated wood
-Are extremely stable and resistance to collapse due to the share mass of their structure members
exterior walls are constructed of non-combustible

Question 7

Type v

Answer 7

Type three construction, but provide a little additional fire protection or structural support
Used for Single-family residence, multi story apartments