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Walls that only support heir own B) False (pg. 160)
weight are load bearing walls.
A) True
B) False
Party walls are used to separate two A) True (pg. 160)
adjoining structures or two
occupancy classifications within the
same structure to prevent fire
spread.
A) True
B) False
What part of the building is designed C) foundation (pg. 158)
to support the weight of the entire
structure?
A) Load bearing walls
B) roof
C) foundation
D) ceiling
, The National Building Code of B) non combustible construction (pg 151)
Canada defines three types of
building construction, what is the
second type?
A) combustible construction
B) noncombustible construction
C) heavy timber construction
D) none of the above
Type V construction has load A) wood (pg. 147)
bearing walls composed of
A) wood
B) masonry
C) metal
D) steel
Structural members used in Type IV A) greater than 8" (pg. 146)
construction are generally
A) greater than 8"
B) greater than 12"
C) less than 7"
D) none of the above
Type III construction is normally D) both B and C (pg. 145)
found in?
A) high rises
B) older schools
C) business
D) both B and C