Types Of Roof Construction Firefighting

First arabic number exterior bearing walls.

Types of roof construction firefighting.

Type i type ii type iii type iv and type v. Each of these construction types is discussed in detail below. 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. To identify if a building is of an older style.

Second arabic number columns beams girders trusses and arches supporting bearing walls columns or loads from more than one floor. The most common types of roof systems in a commercial setting of type 3 construction include parallel cord truss and panelized roof systems. A series of building photos. More flashcard drills are featured this week this set covering roof construction types and methods.

Third arabic number floors. Roof types and construction. In this type of. 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.