Type 5 construction is found in many modern homes. The walls and roofs are made of combustible materials–most commonly wood. If the walls are wood-framed, the roof usually is as well. Rooftops are ceramic tile or asphalt shingles placed over lightweight trusses and OSB.Jan 2, 2012
What is Type 1 and Type 2 construction?
Type 1: Fire-resistive: High-rise buildings made of concrete and protected steel. Type 2: Non-combustible: Newer buildings with tilt slab or reinforced masonry walls and a metal roof. Type 3: Ordinary: New or old buildings with non-combustible walls but a wood-framed roof.
What are the five types of building construction listed in NFPA 220?
- Type I Fire-Resistive.
- Type II Noncombustible.
- Type III Ordinary.
- Type IV Heavy Timber.
- Type V Wood Frame.
How many types of construction are there?
THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IS divided into two sectors: Non-residential, which has three sub-sectors (heavy industrial, institutional and commercial, engineering), and Residential.