Title: Define the five types of building construction and their associated hazards.
Course: Firefighting I (15152-I) > Section: Understanding Building Construction

Definition should include

Type of Building Construction | Associated Hazard
Type I–fire-resistive | loading, or the weight of building materials or objects in a building
Type II–noncombustible | rapid roof failure due to lightweight steel construction and loading
Type III–ordinary | age of the building
Type IV–heavy timber | fire cuts
Type V–wood frame/lightweight | balloon or platform construction, including fire stopping

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of building construction are found in the local area?
- What are the potential hazards with the five types of construction, and how do they affect firefighting efforts?
- What are the hazards associated with lightweight truss roofs?