Fire Department Incident Safety Officer Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Type V construction?

1. Lightweight framing

2. Use of masonry

3. Combustible materials

4. Wood sheathing

The correct answer is: Use of masonry

In the context of building construction classifications, Type V construction is defined primarily by its use of combustible materials, which include wood framing and sheathing. The other characteristics associated with Type V construction are lightweight framing and wood sheathing, both of which emphasize the use of light, easily combustible materials that can contribute to rapid fire spread. Type V construction is not characterized by the use of masonry. Masonry is typically associated with Type II construction, which utilizes non-combustible materials to provide better fire resistance. Therefore, the reliance on masonry elements is a defining feature of other construction types and does not align with the characteristics specific to Type V construction.