5 Types of Building Construction

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5 Types of Building Construction

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Fire-Resistive (Type I)

• Fire-resistive type buildings, recognizable
  by their stature of over seventy-five feet in
  height, are constructed with poured concrete and
  protected steel. They are designed to prevent the
  spread of fire throughout the structure, which
  means ventilation is not an option, as oxygen
  fuels fires. They can withstand the destructive
  effects of fire for up to four hours, allowing
  ample time for evacuation and fire department
  service arrival in the event of a fire. Their
  roofs are also made of non-combustible materials,
  making these buildings just about fireproof. Some
  Type I structures in Salt Lake City even have
  customized HVAC systems that can contribute to
  the mitigation of fire spread.

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Non-Combustible (Type II)

• Non-combustible type buildings are
  constructed with either tilt-slab or masonry
  walls. Their roofs must also be made of
  non-combustible materials such as metal or
  lightweight concrete. Depending on the
  distribution of materials, these structures can
  resist burns for up to two hours however, their
  lack of ventilation puts them at risk of
  flashover. Flashover is when a buildings
  temperature rises quickly and suddenly, which can
  lead to complete collapse. Most Salt Lake City
  schools are constructed as Type II structures.

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Ordinary (Type III)

• Ordinary types are similar to non-combustible
  types in that their walls are made of tilt-slabs
  or masonry. What sets these buildings apart is
  their wood roofs. Fire precautions vary depending
  on the type of roof system construction (parallel
  cord truss or panelized roofs) and connected void
  spaces such as attics. Without fire stops, Type
  III houses are at risk of rapid fire spread, but
  fire-cut joists help prevent walls from
  collapsing even after floors have collapsed.

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Heavy Timber (Type IV)

• Heavy timber buildings, as their name suggests,
  are constructed of large dimensional lumber.
  Their walls are sometimes (but not always)
  non-combustible and often include drains that can
  decrease collapse potential. At high
  temperatures, however, their metal joint
  connections may fail.

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Wood-Frame (Type V)

• Wood-frame or Type V buildings have walls and
  roofs constructed entirely from natural or
  engineered wood that burns fairly quickly. Larger
  beams used for structural elements can help
  prevent collapse and vertical fire spreading.
  Still, these structures are overall the most
  susceptible to damage by fire.

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