Chapter 3 & 16

Question 1

How many construction types are there?

Answer 1

5

Question 2

Type 1 Construction

Answer 2

Fire Resistive

Question 3

Type 2 Construction

Answer 3

Non-combustible

Question 4

Type 3 Construction

Answer 4

Ordinary Construction

Question 5

Type 4 Construction

Answer 5

Heavy Timber/Mill Construction

Question 6

Type 5 Construction

Answer 6

Wood Frame

Question 7

Two types of wood frame

Answer 7

Platform - Layered/separated floors (every floor has a built in fire stop)
Balloon - Vertical stud goes from sill plate (very bottom) to ceiling (no fire stops)

Question 8

Types of factory-built homes

Answer 8

Manufactured (mobile) homes, modular homes, panelized homes, pre-cut homes, hybrid modular structure

Question 9

Common building codes

Answer 9

NFPA 5000, IBC, HUD (manufactures homes), state & local codes

Question 10

A steel beam can elongate as much as ___ inches when heated to ___

Answer 10

4, 1000F

Question 11

What are the top and bottom horizontal boards in a type 5 also called?

Answer 11

Double top plate, sill plate

Question 12

What are cripples

Answer 12

Short vertical studs usually above and below window opening and doors