CH 2

Question 1

Type I construction

Answer 1

fire-resistive
pg 71

Question 2

Type II construction

Answer 2

noncombustible/ limited construction
pg 71

Question 3

Type III construction

Answer 3

ordinary
pg 71

Question 4

Type IV construction

Answer 4

heavy timber
pg 71

Question 5

Type V construction

Answer 5

wood frame
pg 71

Question 6

In ___________ construction, all structural members consist of noncombustible materials with high fire-resistance ratings, unless exempted by the building code.

Answer 6

Type I
pg 72

Question 7

Reinforced and precast concrete, masonry, and protected steel-frame construction meet ______ construction criteria.

Answer 7

Type I
pg 72

Question 8

In Type I construction, components such as walls, floors, and ceilings need a fire-resistance rating of 3 to ___ hours.

Answer 8

4
pg 72

Question 9

____________ constructions are composed of noncombustible or protected noncombustible materials.

Answer 9

Type II
pg 73

Question 10

Builders use __________ construction when they expect fire risk to be low and/or when fire suppression and detection systems meet the hazard load.

Answer 10

Type II
pg 73

Question 11

Examples of _________ construction, also known as ordinary construction, include older churches, schools, apartment buildings, and mercantile structures.

Answer 11

Type III
pg 73

Question 12

__________ construction includes large-dimension timber (greater than 4 inches) for all structural elements. These structural elements-including columns, beams, joists, girders, and roof sheathing (planks)- must adhere to minimum dimension sizing.

Answer 12

Type IV
pg 74

Question 13

Non-wood materials used in Type IV construction must have a fire-resistance rating of at least

Answer 13

one hour
pg 74

Question 14

Up to 18 stories or 270ft high, total allowable are of 972,000ft2. Fully protected, exterior and interior construction (similar to Type I-A, but with wood) Three hour fire rating for exterior walls and structural frame; Two hour rating for floor protection and 90 minute rating for roof

Answer 14

Type IV-A
pg 74

Question 15

Up to 12 stories or 180ft, with total allowable area of 648,000ft2. Mass timber-protected exterior, limited exposed timber interior (similar to Type I-B, but with wood). 2-hour fire rating for exterior walls, structural, and floor protection, 60-minute rating for roof protection.

Answer 15

Type IV-B
pg 75

Question 16

Up to 9 stories or 85ft, with total allowable area of 405,000ft2. Mass-timber protected exterior exposed timber interior (similar to Type I-B, but with more exposed timber on the interior) Same fire rating as IV-B construction: 2-hour fire rating for exterior walls, structural, and floor protection, 60-minute rating for roof protection

Answer 16

Type IV-C
pg 75

Question 17

Up to 6 stories or 85ft, with total allowable area of 324,000ft2. 2-hour rating for exterior walls; 1-hour rating or heavy timber for interior walls; and heavy-timber for roof and floor protection.

Answer 17

Type IV-HT
pg 75

Question 18

________ construction is commonly known as wood-frame or frame construction.

Answer 18

Type V
pg 75

Question 19

Type V construction normally uses framing materials that include wood ____ and ____ studs and wood sill plates.

Answer 19

2x4; 2x6
pg 75

Question 20

_________, an assembly of two wood flanges connected by a wooden web, are used extensively in residential floor and roof framing.

Answer 20

I-joists
pg 76

Question 21

Since 1976, _________ homes must meet the manufactured home construction and safety standards (HUD code).

Answer 21

manufactured
pg 77

Question 22

The ________ requires manufactured homes to be constructed on a chassis.

Answer 22

HUD code
pg 77

Question 23

__________ homes are also known as systems-built homes.

Answer 23

Modular
pg 77

Question 24

Modular homes conform to the same state, local, or regional building codes as

Answer 24

site-built homes
pg 77

Question 25

These buildings get classified according to the least fire-resistive methods and materials used.

Answer 25

mixed-hybird construction pg 77

Question 26

Standard ceilings rise __ to ___ and vaulted or cathedral ceilings may reach higher than

Answer 26

8 to 12ft; 13ft pg 78

Question 27

__________ is typical in pre-1980 residential and commercial structures, office buildings, and schools.

Answer 27

compartmentation pg 79

Question 28

Fires in ______________ may result from electrical short circuit or a leak in a natural gas line.

Answer 28

concealed spaces pg 79

Question 29

This non-occupied space is normally 2 to 3 foot.

Answer 29

cockloft pg 80

Question 30

Ceiling height of a typical basement is

Answer 30

8 to 9 ft pg 81

Question 31

Three common roof styles:

Answer 31

flat, pitched, and arched pg 82

Question 32

Trussless arched roofs (also known as __________) come from relatively short timbers of uniformed length.

Answer 32

lamella roofs pg 83

Question 33

When exposed to temperatures above 1,000 degrees F, ________ expands and twists, pushing out walls, and slightly constricts when cooled.

Answer 33

unprotected steel pg 89

Question 34

Steel expands __% to __% in length for each 100 degree F rise in temperature.

Answer 34

.06 to .07 pg 89

Question 35

Steel expands up to ______ when exposed to temperatures above 1,000 degrees F and fails at

Answer 35

9.5 inches; 1,200 degrees F pg 89

Question 36

Small pieces of wood joined into longer boards using epoxy resins and glues.

Answer 36

finger-jointed fiber pg 93

Question 37

Also known as plywood or glulam wood, these sheets of wood are often used for roof and floor decking, walls and stair treads.

Answer 37

laminated timber pg 93

Question 38

Another type of laminated wood product, MDF resembles hardwood. It is used for doors-surrounds decorative moldings, rails, skirtings, and cornices.

Answer 38

medium density fiberboard (MDF) pg 93

Question 39

Made from small particles and flakes generated in the manufacture of lumber, ______ is used for wall panels and furniture. Urea formaldehyde helps bind particle board and can pose a health hazard due to off-gassing when heated.

Answer 39

particle board pg 93

Question 40

Produced in sheets and boards, this material is made from recycled plastic ________ is primarily used for exterior rails, stairs, and decks.

Answer 40

synthetic wood pg 93

Question 41

_________ can push out load-bearing walls and cause a collapse.

Answer 41

elongating steel pg 95

Question 42

__________ steel is the most commonly used structural steel in the U.S.

Answer 42

A36 pg 96

Question 43

Steel loses strength around

Answer 43

570 degrees F pg 96

Question 44

After flashover, structural steel supports less than __% of its designed load and could fail at any time.

Answer 44

40 pg 96

Question 45

Two types of iron can be found in buildings in North Americal:

Answer 45

cast iron and wrought iron pg 96

Question 46

_______ is frequently used for plumbing fixtures and piping.

Answer 46

cast iron pg 97

Question 47

________ is usually riveted or welded together, while _______ fastens with bolts or screws.

Answer 47

wrought iron; cast iron pg 97

Question 48

________ and _________ consist of a gypsum panel sandwiched between thick sheets of facer and backer paper.

Answer 48

drywall and sheetrock pg 98

Question 49

It breaks down gradually under fire conditions through calcination.

Answer 49

gypsum pg 98

Question 50

Type ___ gypsum board includes glass fibers that act as reinforcement.

Answer 50

X pg 98

Question 51

Type ___ gypsum board contains vermiculite that expands when exposed to heat.

Answer 51

C pg 98

Question 52

_________, for example, usually melts and drips when it burns.

Answer 52

Nylon pg 101

Question 53

The combustion of vinyl chloride produces _______, the gaseous form of hydrochloric acid.

Answer 53

hydrogen cyanide pg 101

Question 54

These systems consist of an insulation board, typically made of expanded polystyrene bead-board or extruded foam with multi-layer noncombustible hand-trowled finish.

Answer 54

Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) pg 101

Question 55

An ________ can be defined as the use of all or a portion of a building or structure.

Answer 55

occupancy classification pg 102

Question 56

An ______________ occupancy is defined as a building or structure, or any portion thereof, used for the gathering of fifty or more persons, and the occupancy may vary in size and type.

Answer 56

assembly pg 103

Question 57

The __________ classification is used for the storage of hazardous goods above maximum allowable quantities.

Answer 57

High-hazard Group H pg 106

Question 58

Contains materials such as clothing, furniture, sugar, and lumber

Answer 58

Moderate-hazard storage, Group S-1 pg 106

Question 59

Contains materials such as beverages up to and including 16-percent alcohol content, dry cell batteries, and metal parts.

Answer 59

Low-hazard storage, Group S-2 pg 106

Question 60

___________ includes the process of gathering and evaluating information, developing initial actions, based on that information and ensuring the information remains current.

Answer 60

prefire planning pg 109

Question 61

________ helps to reduce oversights, minimize confusion, and avoid duplicating efforts.

Answer 61

prefire planning pg 109

Question 62

Some smoke detectors activate _________, but most use fusible links connected to spring-loaded or counterweighted cover assemblies.

Answer 62

Automatic roof vents pg 118

Question 63

These vents release heat and smoke from _______ (large, vertical openings in the center of structures).

Answer 63

atriums pg 119

Question 64

_____________ release heat and smoke to the outside through square or rectangular structures that penetrate a building's roof.

Answer 64

monitors pg 119

Question 65

Fire-resistive half-walls extend down from the underside of a roof to limit the horizontal spread of heat and smoke.

Answer 65

curtain boards pg 119

Question 66

__________ systems are an HVAC system design. They introduce thermostatically-controlled air into the space through openings in the floor.

Answer 66

underfloor air distribution (UFAD) pg 119