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IBC-IRC-Building-Code: Construction Types Overview - I A to V B Concepts
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Construction type (Type I, II, III, IV, V with subtypes A/B) describes the fire-resistance characteristics of the building’s structural elements (primary frame, bearing walls, floors, roof). More fire-resistive types generally allow greater height/area and provide more time for evacuation and firefighting. Type I is typically the most fire-resistive; Type V is typically combustible (e.g., wood framing).   Worked example(s) Example: A 5-story wood-framed apartment building over a concrete podium might be Type V-A above with Type I-A podium (a 'podium' configuration). The code has specific... Show more
IBC-IRC-Building-Code: Construction Types Overview - I A to V B Concepts
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1. Why does construction type matter in the IBC?
2. Type IV construction is commonly associated with:
3. Which code topic most directly links construction type with occupancy to determine maximum building size?
4. A building with noncombustible structural elements but lower fire-resistance ratings is most likely:
5. Which construction type is generally associated with combustible framing (e.g., wood) throughout?
6. Which statement is typically true about moving from Type V to Type III to Type I?
7. Type I-A compared to Type I-B is generally:
8. Which construction type is generally the MOST fire-resistive (highest inherent fire-resistance ratings)?

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