I thin layer of flowing hot gases that develops under a horizontal surface
Ceiling Jet
Rapid transition from the growth stage to the fully developed stage is Known as
Flash over
Type one construction is known as
Non combustible
Reinforced and pre cast concrete masonry in protected steel frame construction meet the criteria for
Type one construction
This construction Type requires that exterior walls be constructed of non combustible materials
Type 3
Type 5 construction is commonly known as
Wood frame Or frame construction
Assembly occupancy is any structure or compartment that is used for the gathering of
50 or more persons
What occupancy is a structure that is used by 6 or more persons through the 12 the grade that meets for 4 or more hours in A-day or more than 12 hours in a week
Educational
These codes allow one person for every 20 square feet of
Classroom Space
Laboratories And vocational shops are permitted one person for every
50 ft²
What can be applied to wood to make its surface fire resistant
Intumescent coatings
This system of framing Evolveed from the use of tree trunks for framing and is still commonly associated with wood beams and columns
Post and beam
Glass or thermo plastic panel in a window that allows light to pass
Glazing
Broad top surface of a column or pellister designed to spread the load hailed by a column
Capital
Typical dimensions for the post in post and beam framing when Supporting roofs only are
6 by 8"
Wood framing systems most frequently encountered are classified into 3 basic Types
Wood framing post and beam framing heavy timber framing
Studs are continuous from the foundation to the roof
Balloon frame construction
Horizontal layer of individual masonry units
Course
A stretcher course has bricks placed
End-to-end
A soldier course as bricks placed
Vertically on End
Single vertical row of multiple rows of masonry units in a wall usually brick
Wythe
Steel plate located on the exterior of a masonry building to which a tension rod is anchored
Thrust plate
Portion of the exterior walls of a building that extends above the roof
Parapet
I wall that is located on a lot line between 2 buildings and is common to both buildings
Party wall
Non load bearing exterior wall attached to the outside of a building
Curtain wall
These doors are often used in industrial occupancies as loading dock doors garage doors fright elevator doors or fire doors protecting openings
Vertical doors
The oldest and simplest detection device that detects the heat from an approaching fire and melts allowing the door to close is
Fusible link
A window includes a large number of narrow overlapping glass sections swinging outward
Jalousie
Convert energy from the Sun into usable electricity
Photovoltaic systems(PV)
Test that is the only standardized test method currently universally accepted by building codes
ASTM E-119
Class I floor finishes can withstand higher temperatures before igniting than blank