[F4LT] Understand Types of Construction in Building Code

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Learn how to classify a specific type of construction on a building.

1.5 hours on-demand video

What Will I Learn?
Understand various types of construction indicate
Determine the fire-resistance ratings of building elements
Understand why exterior walls are protected differently based on fire separation distance
Understand the definition of fire separation distance
Understand the definition of primary structural frame
Determine the type of non-combustible material must be use in Type I and Type II buildings
Determine the specific combustible materials can be use in Type I and Type II buildings
Understand how exterior walls and interior walls are constructed
Know when fire-retardant treated wood can be use in the building
Know when heavy timber elements can be use in the building
Know when fire protection at roof construction can be omitted
Know which building element can substitute heavy timber with one-hour fire rated construction

We will study the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) chapter 6 - Types of Construction. The purpose of classifying buildings by their type of construction is to account for the structural integrity of building elements under fire conditions. This class is designed for Architects, architecture students, building designers, building officials, building inspectors, plans examiners, and exam takers on certified building official exam, commercial building inspector exam, and plans-examiner exam administer by International Code Council (ICC).

The following lectures are included:

Definitions of fire separation distance
Building elements overview: Primary structural frame, bearing walls, non-bearing walls, roof and floor construction
Table 601
Table 602
Type I, II, III, IV, V construction explained
Problem solving exercise
31-questions quiz
31-answers on quiz

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