Firefighter Reading Comprehension · Question
A building's pre-plan notes: 'Occupancy is Type III (Ordinary Construction), built in 1965. Fire resistance rating for load-bearing walls is 2 hours; non-load-bearing partitions are 30 minutes. Roof structure is flat, tar and gravel over wood joists. Potential for concealed spaces in walls and ceilings.' What type of construction is 'Type III'?
Type III construction (Ordinary Construction) is characterized by exterior walls of non-combustible materials (like masonry or concrete) and interior structural
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Question: A building's pre-plan notes: 'Occupancy is Type III (Ordinary Construction), built in 1965. Fire resistance rating for load-bearing walls is 2 hours; non-load-bearing partitions are 30 minutes. Roof structure is flat, tar and gravel over wood joists. Potential for concealed spaces in walls and ceilings.' What type of construction is 'Type III'?
Answer options:
- Fire-resistive, steel or concrete structure.
- Non-combustible, structural steel with no fire protection. ✅ Exterior walls of non-combustible construction with interior elements of wood.
- Heavy timber construction.
Correct answer: Exterior walls of non-combustible construction with interior elements of wood.
Explanation: Type III construction (Ordinary Construction) is characterized by exterior walls of non-combustible materials (like masonry or concrete) and interior structural elements (floors, roofs, interior partitions) made of combustible materials, typically wood.
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