It is vital for a fire inspector to know the varieties or kinds of building construction and the types of materials used to construct a building because:

Building Construction Study Notes

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Troy Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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it helps in assessing fire risks and safety measures.
it is required by law.
it is part of the building design process.
it is necessary for insurance purposes.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Construction affects which of the following?
How fires grow and spread
Special safety features required to control fire growth and protect lives
Applicable codes
All of the above.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The chief concerns for fire inspectors when evaluating construction methods and materials are:
A) Aesthetics and design
B) Cost and availability
C) Safety and compliance
D) Speed of construction
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are the most common types of construction materials?
Wood
Masonry
Concrete
All of the above
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used to describe whether or not a material will burn?
Thermal conductivity
Combustibility
Thermal expansion
Decreased strength
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: Masonry includes stone, concrete blocks, and _______.
bricks
wood
glass
plastic
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Concrete is considered naturally fire resistive because:
it contains water that evaporates and cools the structure.
it is made of non-combustible materials.
it has a high melting point.
it forms a protective layer when exposed to fire.
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