Fire Inspector

Chapter 4

Knowledge Check

1. There are several basic building elements that are found in every structure including a structural frame and:
2. What makes wood trusses appealing in Type V structures?
3. What conditions contribute to the high fire load of mercantile occupancies?
4. Type I structures are composed of only materials.
5. What determines the occupancy classification of a one- or two-family dwelling?
6. Model code organizations have developed classifications that separate each occupancy into risk categories based upon:
7. Interior building elements in Type IV construction:
8. Why do educational occupancies present significant challenges for inspectors?
9. The majority of local building codes are based on
10. A is an example of a common Type III structure.
11. Wood I-joists are efficient and light, but they are:
12. What are some of the elements an inspector should look out for in a structure that has been converted from a warehouse to apartments?
13. Why is it important for an inspector to monitor the amount of wood trim or wall coverings in a Type I structure?
14. Which construction type is the strictest in terms of the amount of combustible materials allowed?
15. Why is it important for inspectors to keep specific, official records about apartment buildings?
16. The National Building Code of Canada (NBC) defines three types of building construction:
17. An inspector should evaluate factory/industrial structures based upon those requirements that pertain to the
18. Why were occupancy loads established?
19. What is a typical Type V structure?