IFSTA/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Addition - Chapter 3 Questions & Answers(Graded A+)

With regards to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that: - ANSWER-An AHJ Can amend model building codes to meet local needs Type __ can be expected to remain structurally stable longer than other types during a fire. - ANSWER-1 When responding to a fire in a Type l construction building, firefighters should be aware that: - ANSWER-The roof may be extremely difficult to penetrate Type ll construction buildings are composed of: - ANSWER-Non-combustible materials that do not add to the fuel load In a Type lll construction building, the interior walls, columns, beams, floors, and roofs are completely or partially constructed of: - ANSWER-Wood What condition often found in Type lll construction buildings is likely to negatively influence for your behavior? - ANSWER-Void spaces between wall studs Type lV buildings are resistant to structural collapse because of the: - ANSWER-mass of the heavy timber structural members Which characteristic of Type lV construction buildings can contribute to the intensity of a fire once it starts? - ANSWER-High concentration of wood Which construction classification includes buildings with exterior load bearing walls composed entirely of wood and is commonly referred to as wood frame construction? - ANSWER-Type V Type V construction buildings may have a veneer of stucco, brick, or stone that: - ANSWER-provides little fire protection IFSTA/Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Addition - Chapter 3 Questions & Answers(Graded A+)