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| Fire Resistive. structural members are of non combustible materials that have a specified fire resistance. Building codes permit use of limited combustible materials in type I. the ratings are 3-4 hours. |
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| Non combustible. it can protected or unprotected. unprotected major components are non combustible but have no fire resistance. Protected is non combustible the steel is provided with a degree of fire resistance less than for type I. Usually one to two hours. |
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| Ordinary Construction. Usually constructed with a exterior wall of masonry. Interior are permitted to be combustible. |
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| Heavy Timber. rarely use in new construction. exterior wall usually of masonry and interior structural members are combustible. Beams, columns, floors, roofs are made from solid or laminated wood with dimensions greater than type III. |
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| wood frame. All major components are permitted to be of the combustible materials. Wood frame used for primary support. |
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| (1833-1940) studs extend in one piece from foundation to the roof; in addition it is being supported by ledger board, the second floor joist are nailed to the studs. |
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| method of framing where the studdings of each story rests on a plate or plateform. Has built in fire stops at each level. |
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| (mid 1860-1880) 1 or 2 story. pitched roof concealed by a false front. balloon frame. |
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| late 1870-1890) gable projects over front of house. balloon framed. rectangular bay window. |
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| 1883-1890. steeply pitched gables. irregular roof line. turrets on some. balloon framed. Many converted to apartments. |
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| 1883-1890. gable roof. recessed porch. queen anne trimmings. habitable area below. |
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| 1890-1910. 2 story. hipped roof. balloon framed. may have up to ten rooms. Dormer installed. |
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| 1895-1915. hipped roof. one story on raised foundation. May have habited area below. |
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| 1910-1925. low pitched gable roof. can be two stories. wide eaves/ exposed roof rafters. |
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| 1915-1935. red tile roof over porch. flat or low pitched roof majority of house. parapets, arches |
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| loads that are steady or applied gradually |
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| loads that involved motion or force when applied. |
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| load that is applied to a small area. |
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| load that is applied to a small area. |
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