Chapter 2: Building Classification

Question 1

Type I

Answer 1

Fire resistive

Question 2

Type II

Answer 2

Non-combustive or protected non-combustible

Question 3

Type III

Answer 3

Ordinary
Exterior protected (masonry)

Question 4

Type IV

Answer 4

Heavy timber

Question 5

Type V

Answer 5

Wood frame

Question 6

In NFPA 220, each classification is designated by a_____digit number code.

Answer 6

Three

Question 7

First digit in NFPA 220 represents?

Answer 7

Fire Resistance rating (in hours) of exterior bearing walls.

Question 8

Second digit in NFPA 220 represents?

Answer 8

Fire resistance rating of structural frames or columns in gutters that support loads of more than one floor.

Question 9

Third digit in NFPA 220 represents?

Answer 9

Fire resistance rating of the floor construction.

Question 10

Type II construction allows a____range of materials than type I construction

Answer 10

Wider

Question 11

Type II-A (protected) Requires the structural components have___hour fire resistance.

Answer 11

One

Question 12

Type III construction has been commonly referred to as_______construction.

Answer 12

Ordinary

Question 13

Type IV construction is the only construction type that does not include?

Answer 13

A and B subdivisions

Question 14

Type V construction, all major structural components are permitted to be of_______construction.

Answer 14

Combustible

Question 15

____Construction occurs where a new structure is built onto an existing structure of a different construction type.

Answer 15

Mixed

Question 16

What building type is mostly constructed using protected steel frame or reinforced concrete?

Answer 16

Type 1

Question 16

Unprotected steel is most commonly used in what construction type?

Answer 16

Type 2

Question 17

What type of construction is frequently constructed with exterior walls of masonry?

Answer 17

Type 3

Question 18

What type of construction work and still spaces are not per minute between structural components?

Answer 18

Type IV

Question 19

What building type uses the construction method of light frame construction?

Answer 19

Type V