Fire resistance and collapse resistance are directly related to the mass of a building.
A. Agree
D. Disagree
A
Which choice below is not listed as one of the 4 factors? A: Abandonment B: Age of buildings C: Use of lightweight materials D: Elimination of masonry walls
D
A. buildings deteriorate due to exposure to weather conditions
B. buildings have a life span of 75-100 years
C. lightweight wood trusses, sheet metal, C-beams, wooden I beams, open bar steel joists, collapse more quickly.
D. Faulty Renovations
Which part of the bldg is most likely to collapse and kill FFs? A. Floors B. Roof C. Walls D. Ceiling
A