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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TYPE II 1. Define the term “Non-combustible Construction.” a. All construction material must be made of non-combustible material. b. Although “non-combustible” the building may or may not have fire- resistive properties. 2. Discuss the fire-resistive ratings of the construction components used in Type II Construction. a. Maybe nonexistent. b. If it is “protected non-combustible” it may have a 1 or 2 hour fire resistance rating. 3. Point out the differences in Type I and Type II construction. a. Allowable area and height is much less than fire resistive construction. b. Fire resistive can have unlimited height. c. Fire-resistive construction can use steel for its framing system. 4. Discuss the fire problems associated with insulated metal deck roofs. a. When a fire occurs the metal deck heats up. b. Heat is conducted through the deck to the bituminous adhesive. c. Adhesive liquefies and then vaporizes. d. When the gas mixes with the air below, it ignites from the fire below. 5. Discuss the types of protection for steel structure. a. Unprotected. b. Dynamic protection. c. Passive protection. d. Passive/dynamic combination. Do you know your buildings? Non-combustible Construction FIREFIGHTER TRAINING References: Delmar Handbook 3 rd Edition, pages 395 J&B Fundamentals 2 nd Edition, pages158 IFSTA Essentials 5th edition, page 147 Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service 4 th Edition, pages 121 - 217 NFPA 1001, 2008 JPRs 5.3.12, 6.3.2 Firefighter Daily Quick Drills - Easy Access to Training Topics June 2009 Research and Program Development www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/RPD/rpd_home.asp
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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TYPE II
1. Define the term “Non-combustible Construction.” a. All construction material must be made of non-combustible material. b. Although “non-combustible” the building may or may not have fire-
resistive properties.
2. Discuss the fire-resistive ratings of the construction components used in Type II Construction.
a. Maybe nonexistent. b. If it is “protected non-combustible” it may have a 1 or 2 hour fire
resistance rating.
3. Point out the differences in Type I and Type II construction. a. Allowable area and height is much less than fire resistive
construction. b. Fire resistive can have unlimited height. c. Fire-resistive construction can use steel for its framing system.
4. Discuss the fire problems associated with insulated metal deck roofs.
a. When a fire occurs the metal deck heats up. b. Heat is conducted through the deck to the bituminous adhesive. c. Adhesive liquefies and then vaporizes. d. When the gas mixes with the air below, it ignites from the fire below.
5. Discuss the types of protection for steel structure.
a. Unprotected. b. Dynamic protection. c. Passive protection. d. Passive/dynamic combination.
Do you know your buildings? Non-combustible Construction
FIREFIGHTER TRAINING
References: Delmar Handbook 3rd
Edition, pages 395 J&B Fundamentals 2nd Edition, pages158 IFSTA Essentials 5th edition, page 147 Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service 4th Edition, pages 121 - 217
NFPA 1001, 2008 JPRs 5.3.12, 6.3.2
Firefighter Daily Quick Drills - Easy Access to Training Topics
June 2009
Research and Program Development www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/RPD/rpd_home.asp
