Chapter 2 Flashcards
(31 cards)
In which type of construction is the creation of
combustible concealed voids and channels very extensive?
Type V
What would the fire rating be if the given assembly failed
two hours and twenty minutes into the testing?
two hours
Which digit indicates the fire-resistance rating of the
floor construction in NFPA 220?
Third
Which size joists would be commonly found in the floor
construction of a Type III building?
2- X 10-inch (50 mm X 250 mm)
What level of fire resistance are the structural members
in a Type II-A building required to possess?
One-hour
What measurement is used to express the fire resistance
rating of a building material?
Hours
Which statement is correct regarding Type I construction?
The building is less likely to collapse on firefighters
Which of the following is a common method of constructing
a Type I building?
Reinforced concrete
Which is most commonly used standard time-temperature test
which satisfies building code requirements for structural
fire resistance?
NFPA 251
What is the most common characteristic of unprotected,
noncombustible construction?
Use of unprotected steel
During which centuries was Type IV construction most
common?
19th and 20th
What is the normal maximum duration of the fire-resistance
testing on a structural specimen?
4 hours
Which material can ASCE/SFPE 29 NOT be used to determine
the fire resistance?
Cast iron
Which testing laboratory publishes the Fire Resistance
Directory?
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc
What is the most common material used to achieve the
required protection of structural components in Type III
buildings?
Gypsum
What can the fire resistance rating of occupancy
separations range when required by code?
one to three hours
Which would best describe a toy store?
Moderate structural load but a high fire load
What is the primary fire hazard encountered with Type IV
construction?
Massive amount of fuel
What contributes most of the fuel for the fire in a Type I
building?
Contents
What fire resistance are bearing walls and columns
generally required to have in Type I construction?
Two to four hours
Which term refers to the maximum heat that will be
released if all the available fuel in a building were
consumed?
Fire load
Which type of construction has the highest requirements
for fire resistance?
Type 1
Which is the most commonly used test to determine
combustibility?
ASTM E 136
What is the ability of a structural assembly to maintain
its load-bearing capacity and structural integrity under
fire conditions?
Fire resistance
