Building Construction Related to the fire service Chap 1 & 2.

Type IV construction is:

construction that uses wood components with greater mass than Type III construction

A fundamental fire concern with Type III construction is:

creation of combustible concealed spaces.

Under fire conditions, a building's structural integrity is related to the:

fire resistance and combustibility of its construction materials.

Occupancy classifications reflect the ____ inherent to specific types of occupancies.

life safety issues

Before a fire, loss management activities will:

minimize the risk(s) present in specific occupancy classifications.

When designing the configuration of a building, building designers:

rarely consider fire fighting strategies as a principal design element.

In order to predict how fire will affect a building's structure, occupants, and contents, and how best to mitigate those effects, first responders must understand:

the essential purposes behind building design and construction.

Building codes impose restrictions on the maximum allowable heights and areas of Type V buildings because:

they present an exposure threat to adjacent structures during heavily involved fires.

Which of the following statements regarding heat release rate (HRR) is MOST accurate?

A greater heat release rate results in a faster developing fire.

The only standardized test method for fire resistance that is universally accepted by building codes is the:

ASTM E-119 test.

Which of the following requires the removal of architectural barriers and the addition of other features to provide accessibility for persons with recognized impairments?

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Which of the following is an essential consideration in the design of fire protection systems?

Availability of water

Which of the following is a primary hazard of green design?

Components tend to increase combustibility of the overall building

During which part of the design and construction process will architects meet with the owners to determine the owner's needs and desires?

Concept

What method of heat transfer involves the transfer of heat through the movement of hot smoke and fire gases?

Convection

Which technique may be used to shorten the construction time by overlapping the design and construction phases?

Fast-track construction

Which of the following describes the maximum amount of heat that can be released if all fuel is consumed?

Fire load

Which of the following indicates the ability of a structural assembly to maintain its load-bearing capacity and structural integrity under fire conditions?

Fire resistance

What does the first digit in the three-digit number code for building classifications represent?

Fire resistance rating (in hours) of exterior bearing walls

Which of the following is a limitation of fire resistance laboratory test findings?

Fire-rated assemblies may behave differently in laboratory settings than they do in uncontrolled conditions.

Because mixed occupancies may present different types and levels of hazards, which of the following may be required?

Fire-resistive separations between various occupancies

Which of the following statements regarding fire spread is MOST accurate?

Flame height and width can be a factor in determining whether a fire will progress to an exposure.

Which of the following can record data from inspections and preplans for a specific occupancy and allows the data to be retrieved on districting or dispatching maps?

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

In all climates, what increases a structure's energy conservation?

Insulating materials

Which action provides the fire department with first-hand information from a preincident survey that is useful in preincident planning?

Involvement in new construction testing and inspection

Which of the following statements about the use of combustible materials in Type I construction is MOST accurate?

Limited use of combustible materials is permitted in Type I construction.

Which of the following skills is the MOST critically important for a firefighter?

Recognizing configuration features and component pieces of a structure

Which of the following is a life safety consideration for first responders and the public during a structural fire incident?

Standpipe connections must have standard threads to ensure compatibility with fire department equipment.

Which of the following statements regarding design-caused structural failure is MOST accurate?

Structural failure means a building is no longer performing its required function in a satisfactory manner.

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding engineering-based construction variables in building design?

The first line of defense for fire protection in many buildings is an automatic fire sprinkler system.

Which method of heat transfer moves through space by electromagnetic waves?

Thermal radiation

According to the International Building Code ®(IBC®), which of the following designates fire-resistive construction?

Type 1

Which building construction type is referred to as noncombustible or protected noncombustible?

Type II

Building types whose structural framing materials contribute a significant amount of fuel to a fire include:

Types III, IV, and V.

The final building design always involves:

a balance of what is wanted, what is needed, and what is practical.

Structural components in Type II-B construction are:

allowed to remain unprotected.

When using a lending institution to help finance building construction, the institution's technical requirements will necessitate a review of the:

architect's design drawings.

Stairway landings in a smoke-proof enclosure where a person may wait safely until further assistance or instructions are available are referred to as:

areas of refuge.

Since energy and resources are expended in the construction of a building, they are frequently constructed:

as investment tools.

Fire protection engineering requirements during construction activities includes:

automatic sprinklers and standpipes.

Strategies that will be effective at a structural fire are influenced by the:

building construction types.

As with other art forms, architectural styles are subject to change over time and in relation to the:

communal environment.

Setbacks are a terrain feature that may:

complicate access by emergency responders.

An important distinction between Type III and Type IV construction is:

concealed spaces are not permitted between structural components in Type IV construction.

Building classifications can help firefighters determine the likelihood of structural collapse under fire conditions and can indicate the:

degree of occupant safety provided by the building's construction.

During renovation and remodeling, building departments require that structural modifications be:

designed by structural engineers and performed by licensed contractors.

Building construction and occupancy classifications are used together in building codes because they:

establish limitations on the permissible heights and open areas of buildings.

When the continuity of an assembly is destroyed, it cannot function as a:

fire barrier

Building classifications used in building codes are based on the materials used in construction and the:

fire resistance ratings for the structural components.

Modern heavy-timber wood frame construction is primarily used:

for aesthetic purposes.

When buildings become obsolete and unmarketable, they:

frequently become a target for arson.

Occupancy and use are often addressed in model building codes because they affect the:

fuel load

In jurisdictions where the fire department does not have formal authority to review building plans, fire departments are MOST likely to:

have established a cooperative relationship with building officials.

Type II-A construction requires structural components to:

have one-hour fire resistance.

Fire resistance ratings incorporated into building codes:

include minimum requirements for structural components.

In modern construction, Type V light-frame construction:

makes use of smaller studs, joists,and rafters to erect buildings faster.

Under fire conditions, the slender and lighter structural members used in modern building design may fail:

more quickly than older, heavier supports.

Mixed construction is often found when a(an):

new structure is built on top of an existing structure of a different construction type.

Mathematical calculation methods to determine the fire resistance of structural elements are based in part on data obtained: (60)

over time during laboratory testing of materials.

Parapets on exterior masonry walls are an example of which type of fire protection feature?

passive barriers

Type I buildings are MOST commonly constructed using a protected steel frame or:

reinforced concrete.

The standard fire-resistance test is widely used in fire protection to establish:

required performance standards in building codes.

One challenge that newer buildings might present to firefighters is that they:

use technology that may not be fully tested.