*Existing Conditions Analysis

Question 1

Define construction type

Answer 1

Construction type refers to the materials and assemblies used to construct a building.

This is based on fire resistance and combustibility

Question 2

What are the five different construction type categories?

Answer 2

• Type l and ll
  -Type lll
  -Type lV
  -Type V

Question 3

Define Construction Type l and ll

Answer 3

Construction in which building elements are of noncombustible materials.

*See IBC table 601

Question 4

Define Construction Type lll

Answer 4

Construction in which exterior walls are of noncombustible materials. Interior building elements are of any material permitted by the code.

Question 5

Define Construction Type lV

Answer 5

Construction in which exterior walls are of noncombustible materials. Interior building elements are wood, such as solid or laminated wood or heavy timber.

Question 6

Define Construction Type V

Answer 6

Construction in which structural members, exterior and interior walls are of any material permitted by the code.

Question 7

Define Occupancy Classification

Answer 7

Occupancy classification is based on a space’s usage and risks or hazards

This refers to how people would react in an emergency

It usually refers to an entire building

Question 8

Define Occupancy Type

Answer 8

Usually refers to individual spaces in a building