Types Of Roof Construction Firefighting

Third arabic number floors.

Types of roof construction firefighting.

The most common types of roof systems in a commercial setting of type 3 construction include parallel cord truss and panelized roof systems. Type i type ii type iii type iv and type v. In determining the best approach for extinguishing a fire firefighters refer to five types of building construction that define building construction for the fire service. To identify if a building is of an older style.

Metal framing members metal cladding or concrete block construction of the walls with metal deck roofs supported by unprotected open web joists are the most common forms of type ii construction. Each of these construction types is discussed in detail below. More flashcard drills are featured this week this set covering roof construction types and methods. Type i ia and ib the most stringent of building types when it comes to fire resistance rating requirements a type i building including its roof must be composed of noncombustible materials like concrete and steel.

First arabic number exterior bearing walls. Type ii iia and iib. More firefighter training drills. Second arabic number columns beams girders trusses and arches supporting bearing walls columns or loads from more than one floor.