14: Building Construction

Question 1

Name the 5 types of construction:

Answer 1

Type I: Fire resistive construction
Type II: Noncombustible construction
Type III: Ordinary construction
Type IV: Heavy Timber construction
Type V: Wood frame construction

Question 2

Fuel Loads:

Answer 2

The ammount of potential fuel available for a fire to burn

Question 3

Structural Loads

Answer 3

forces that work against a structure’s ability to remain standing. (wind, soil pressures)

Question 4

Dead Load

Answer 4

Weight of building and attached fixtures

Question 5

Live Load

Answer 5

Any load on a structure other than dead load

Question 6

4 main types of roofs

Answer 6

Flat
Pitched
Curved/ Arched
Shell and membrane

Question 7

Building collapse indicators

Answer 7

Cracks or separations in walls, floors, ceilings and roof structures
Evidence of existing structural instability such as the presence of tierods and sraits that wall together
Loose bricks
Deteriorated mortar
distorted strcuture memebrs
leaning walls
prolonged fire exposures
creaks or cracking noises
Excessive weight of building contents

Question 8

Types of building collapse: (5)

Answer 8

A-frame
Lean-to
Pancake
Vee-shape
cantilever

Question 9

Building collapse zone:

Answer 9

1.5 X height

Question 10

Factors affecting wood’s ignition temp and reactions during a fire: (5)

Answer 10

Density of wood
Size and form of wood
Moisture content
Rate of preheating
Ignition source

Question 11

A Standpipe system is an _____ of _____, _____, _____ _____ and ____ ______ in a building or structure. The purpose of is to_____ the_____ of _____ and ____ ______ _____.

Answer 11

A Standpipe system is an arrangement of piping, valves, hose connections and allied equipment in a building or structure. The purpose of is to shorten the length of supply and attack hose lines.