In Type III Construction, one of the fire loads is which of the following?

• A. Structural Materials
• B. Roofing
• C. Interior Finishes
• D. Lighting Fixtures

Answer: (A)

In Type III construction, exterior walls are noncombustible, but the interior can use combustible framing and finishes. Fire load means the total amount of combustible fuel inside a building, which in this type is largely driven by what's inside the structure. Interior structural materials, such as wood framing or other combustibles used for the interior framework, represent the primary internal fuel that can feed a fire. That’s why structural materials are highlighted as a fire load in this construction type. Roofing and interior finishes can contribute as well, but the interior structural elements most clearly illustrate the fire load characteristic of Type III.