Chapter 4

1. A is an example of a common Type III structure.

2. An inspector should evaluate factory/industrial structures based upon those requirements that pertain to the

3. The majority of local building codes are based on

4. There are several basic building elements that are found in every structure including a structural frame and:

5. What makes wood trusses appealing in Type V structures?

6. Why is it important for inspectors to keep specific, official records about apartment buildings?

7. Why were occupancy loads established?

8. What determines the occupancy classification of a one- or two-family dwelling?

9. Wood I-joists are efficient and light, but they are:

10. Type I structures are composed of only materials.

11. Why is it important for an inspector to monitor the amount of wood trim or wall coverings in a Type I structure?

12. Why do educational occupancies present significant challenges for inspectors?

13. What are some of the elements an inspector should look out for in a structure that has been converted from a warehouse to apartments?

14. What conditions contribute to the high fire load of mercantile occupancies?

15. Which construction type is the strictest in terms of the amount of combustible materials allowed?

16. Interior building elements in Type IV construction:

17. The National Building Code of Canada (NBC) defines three types of building construction:

18. Model code organizations have developed classifications that separate each occupancy into risk categories based upon:

19. What is a typical Type V structure?