Type V construction is characterized by which construction method?

Type V construction is characterized by which construction method?

• A. Masonry and synthetics.
• B. Wood frame.
• C. All masonry.
• D. Fire resistive.

Answer: (B)

Type V construction is defined by wood frame construction. The structural framework is made of combustible wood members—lumber studs, joists, and roof trusses—with exterior and interior finishes that can also be combustible. This makes it the standard form for most residential buildings and typically the least fire-resistive of the main construction types, allowing fires to spread more quickly through concealed spaces. Other options describe noncombustible or fire-resistive systems (such as masonry or fire-rated walls), which are not characteristic of Type V.

Type V construction is defined by wood frame construction. The structural framework is made of combustible wood members—lumber studs, joists, and roof trusses—with exterior and interior finishes that can also be combustible. This makes it the standard form for most residential buildings and typically the least fire-resistive of the main construction types, allowing fires to spread more quickly through concealed spaces. Other options describe noncombustible or fire-resistive systems (such as masonry or fire-rated walls), which are not characteristic of Type V.