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Fire-resistance rating requirements listed in IBC Table 601 list major building elements based on construction classification. Match these two criteria correctly, choose 2
A. Type IB = roof construction 1 1/2 hrs
B. Type IIB = exterior bearing walls 1 hr
C. Type IIIA = structural frame 1 hr
D. Type VB = floor construction 1 hr
E. Type IVHT = exterior bearing walls 2 hr

AnswerC. and E. are correct. HT = heavy timber.

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Reference tip:  Find the online version of Table 601 in this discussion paper here

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  1. Unknown4/6/16, 10:50 PM

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  2. Building Simply11/20/16, 12:46 PM

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