Chapter 2: Building Classification Flashcards
Type I
Fire resistive
Type II
Non-combustive or protected non-combustible
Type III
Ordinary Exterior protected (masonry)
Type IV
Heavy timber
Type V
Wood frame
In NFPA 220, each classification is designated by a_____digit number code.
Three
First digit in NFPA 220 represents?
Fire Resistance rating (in hours) of exterior bearing walls.
Second digit in NFPA 220 represents?
Fire resistance rating of structural frames or columns in gutters that support loads of more than one floor.
Third digit in NFPA 220 represents?
Fire resistance rating of the floor construction.
Type II construction allows a____range of materials than type I construction
Wider
Type II-A (protected) Requires the structural components have___hour fire resistance.
One
Type III construction has been commonly referred to as_______construction.
Ordinary
Type IV construction is the only construction type that does not include?
A and B subdivisions
Type V construction, all major structural components are permitted to be of_______construction.
Combustible
____Construction occurs where a new structure is built onto an existing structure of a different construction type.
Mixed
What building type is mostly constructed using protected steel frame or reinforced concrete?
Type 1
Unprotected steel is most commonly used in what construction type?
Type 2
What type of construction is frequently constructed with exterior walls of masonry?
Type 3
What type of construction work and still spaces are not per minute between structural components?
Type IV
What building type uses the construction method of light frame construction?
Type V
