Question 1

If a material passes ASTM E136 test, qualifying it as a noncombustible material, does it mean that it will perform better than a combustible material in a building fire? Explain.

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Question 2

Name two commonly referenced publications for obtaining the fire ratings of frequently used building assemblies.

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Question 3

The nine types of construction in the International Building Code are divided into three groups: (i)noncombustible group, (ii)combustible group, and (iii)noncombustible/combustible group. Name the types of construction in combustible group.

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Question 4

When determining the fire rating of an assembly through laboratory testing, is the test specimen scaled half full- size, quarter full- size or some other size?

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Question 5

Is the fire rating of non- load- bearing walls (i.e., partition walls)a determinant for the type of construction of a building?

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Question 6

Which factor determines the type of construction of a building?

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Question 7

The building codes permit the use of fire- retardant- treated (FRT)wood or FRT plywood in some situations where noncombustible materials are required, although both these materials are not recognized by codes as noncombustible materials. Explain the reasons.

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Question 8

Why is gypsum board recognized as a noncombustible material by the codes although it has paper lining on both sides, which is a combustible material?

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Question 9

The nine types of construction in the International Building Code are divided into three groups: (i)noncombustible group, (ii)combustible group, and (iii)noncombustible/combustible group. Name the types of construction in the noncombustible group.

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Question 10

The International Building Code classifies buildings into nine types of construction. Name them.

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Question 11

The International Building Code classifies types of construction into three groups based on the requirement for the use of combustible or noncombustible materials. What is the requirement for the noncombustible group?

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Question 12

The International Building Code classifies types of construction into three groups based on the requirement for the use of combustible or noncombustible materials. What is the requirement for the noncombustible/combustible group?

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Question 13

The International Building Code classifies types of construction into three groups based on the requirement for the use of combustible or noncombustible materials. What is the requirement for the combustible group?

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Question 14

In determining the fire rating of an assembly through laboratory testing, an important criterion to meet is that it should maintain its structural integrity for the duration of its fire rating. What other criterion/criteria should the assembly satisfy during that duration?

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Question 15

Give one example where fire- retardant- treated (FRT)wood or FRT plywood is permitted by the codes as substitute for noncombustible materials.

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Question 16

A fire creates heat and smoke in buildings. Although both-high temperature and smoke-are deadly, which of the two contributes more to human fatalities?

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Question 17

The nine types of construction in the International Building Code are divided into three groups: (i)noncombustible group, (ii)combustible group, and (iii)noncombustible/combustible group. Name the types of construction in noncombustible/combustible group.

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Question 18

Name the quantity that measures the fire endurance of an assembly and give its units.

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Question 19

Is fire endurance a material property or an assembly property?

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Question 20

Is the fire rating of an assembly determined through calculations or laboratory testing?

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Quiz 7: Fire and Smoke-Related Properties

If a material passes ASTM E136 test, qualifying it as a noncombustible material, does it mean that it will perform better than a combustible material in a building fire? Explain.

Name two commonly referenced publications for obtaining the fire ratings of frequently used building assemblies.

The nine types of construction in the International Building Code are divided into three groups: (i)noncombustible group, (ii)combustible group, and (iii)noncombustible/combustible group. Name the types of construction in combustible group.

When determining the fire rating of an assembly through laboratory testing, is the test specimen scaled half full- size, quarter full- size or some other size?

Is the fire rating of non- load- bearing walls (i.e., partition walls)a determinant for the type of construction of a building?

Which factor determines the type of construction of a building?

The building codes permit the use of fire- retardant- treated (FRT)wood or FRT plywood in some situations where noncombustible materials are required, although both these materials are not recognized by codes as noncombustible materials. Explain the reasons.

Why is gypsum board recognized as a noncombustible material by the codes although it has paper lining on both sides, which is a combustible material?

The nine types of construction in the International Building Code are divided into three groups: (i)noncombustible group, (ii)combustible group, and (iii)noncombustible/combustible group. Name the types of construction in the noncombustible group.

The International Building Code classifies buildings into nine types of construction. Name them.

The International Building Code classifies types of construction into three groups based on the requirement for the use of combustible or noncombustible materials. What is the requirement for the noncombustible group?

The International Building Code classifies types of construction into three groups based on the requirement for the use of combustible or noncombustible materials. What is the requirement for the noncombustible/combustible group?

The International Building Code classifies types of construction into three groups based on the requirement for the use of combustible or noncombustible materials. What is the requirement for the combustible group?

In determining the fire rating of an assembly through laboratory testing, an important criterion to meet is that it should maintain its structural integrity for the duration of its fire rating. What other criterion/criteria should the assembly satisfy during that duration?

Give one example where fire- retardant- treated (FRT)wood or FRT plywood is permitted by the codes as substitute for noncombustible materials.

A fire creates heat and smoke in buildings. Although both-high temperature and smoke-are deadly, which of the two contributes more to human fatalities?

The nine types of construction in the International Building Code are divided into three groups: (i)noncombustible group, (ii)combustible group, and (iii)noncombustible/combustible group. Name the types of construction in noncombustible/combustible group.

Name the quantity that measures the fire endurance of an assembly and give its units.

Is fire endurance a material property or an assembly property?

Is the fire rating of an assembly determined through calculations or laboratory testing?