Building Construction Rapid Fire Flashcards
What is used for soil assessment when a test pit may not reach deep enough?
Test boring
After what amount of time did the roof sag unevenly in attics with fire-retardant treated wood in the 1980s?
Three to five years
Which would indicate the presence of a lateral beam in masonry construction?
Structural pilasters
What is the most significant advantage to membrane structures?
Large, unobstructed interior space
What provides the insulation in the horizontal sliding fire door?
Wood
What portion of the wood shingle is exposed when installed?
One-third
What is the height limitation on air-inflated or air-supported structures?
One story
What is maximum percentage of the wall and ceiling area that a material can cover for it to be classified as trim?
10 percent
Where is the command center in the high-rise building typically located?
First floor
Which material is used to compare the flame spread of other materials during the test?
Red oak flooring
What shape is often seen on the exterior of the building when the tie rod is intended to be decorative?
Star
What fire-resistive rating must exterior walls be to satisfy the requirements for ignition-resistant construction?
1-hour
What is usually used to attach a wood sill to the foundation in the construction of platform framing?
Bolts
How many sections are normally found on folding stairs?
Three
Which must be true about circular stairs?
The small radius of the full circle is greater than or equal to twice the widest part of the stair tread
Which is NOT a way that the fire resistance of concrete assemblies is sometimes compromised?
Use of structural lightweight concrete in nonload-bearing applications
Who is a building permit obtained from before construction can begin?
Building department
Where will the compartment to be used to shelter in place at the detention or correctional facility be located relative to the inmates?
On the same floor
Where will the grade stamp be located on wood panel products?
Back of the structural panel
Which is NOT a correct statement about Type IV construction?
The beams are constructed of steel
What fire-rated assembly is usually required for elevator hoistway enclosures?
1- or 2-hour
Which is seen as a trip hazard during remodeling and renovation work?
Trash
Fans exceeding what capacity are typically provided with duct detectors?
2,000 cubic feet per minute (60 cubic meters per minute)
In what position is a self-closing door normally?
Closed