IDEX CHAPTER 3: CONSTRUCTION TYPES EXAM 2024/2025 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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how many construction types are buildings classified into? correct answers5.
These types are based on the fire resistance of certain building components, which include:
-structural frame
-interior and exterior bearing walls
-non-bearing exterior bearing walls
-nonbearing interior walls an...
how many construction types are buildings classified into? correct answers5.
These types are based on the fire resistance of certain building components, which include:
-structural frame
-interior and exterior bearing walls
-non-bearing exterior bearing walls
-nonbearing interior walls and partitions
-floor and roof construction
which type is the most fire resistant? correct answersType 1
Type 5 is the least fire resistant.
Type 1 and type 2 buildings are noncombustible, while type 3, 4, 5, are combustible
what does A and B suffix mean? (Types 1-A, 2A) correct answersA and B suffixes indicated whether the
construction was fire protected or not.
what are fire resistant requirements for exterior, nonbearing walls based on? correct answersBased on
the distance from the building to the property line, the type of construction, and the occupancy group as
shown in Table 3.2.
What are the purposes of designing buildings to a certain classification?
, Why have a building type? correct answers-To protect the structural elements from fire and collapse
-to prevent fire from spreading from one building to another
A building type limits its area and height. limiting height and area based on construction type and
occupancy recognizes that it becomes harder to:
-fight fires
-give time for egress
-rescue people as buildings get larger and higher.
-also knows a building's use and construction affect the building's safety.
Why must an interior designer know a building construction type? correct answersex-if the occupancy of
a building or portion of a building is being changed from group b (business) to group A (assembly)
occupancy, the ID must know the construction type to verify that the max area isn't exceeded.
If it does exceed, a fire wall or sprinklers might need to get added.
A change in occupancy can trigger a need for a building permit.
the interior desinger has to make sure an architect detailed and/or specified any arepairs or new
construction to return the assembly to its original rating.
what do construction types affect? correct answersit can affect
-the required fire ratings of coverings of structural elements
-floor/ceiling assembles
-openings in rated walls
what is the fire hazard based on? correct answersfactors like:
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