Building Structure Types

Classifications

FEMA IBC MVS
1 – Light wood or steel stud frame (residential) W1 V D [popup_trigger id=”test-popup-1″]See Details[/popup_trigger]
2 – Heavier wood or steel stud frame (light commercial) W2 V D [popup_trigger id=”hws”]See Details[/popup_trigger]
3 – Unreinforced masonry walls, wood joists (both residential & commercial) URM III C [popup_trigger id=”umw”]See Details[/popup_trigger]
4 – Reinforced masonry walls, metal joists, decks w/concrete fill RM2 IIA C [popup_trigger id=”rmw”]See Details[/popup_trigger]
5 – Pre-cast tilt-up concrete wall buildings, metal joists, decks w/conc fill PC1 IIA C [popup_trigger id=”pct”]See Details[/popup_trigger]
6 – Engineered wood post frame (called pole buildings 30 years ago) W1A IV Dpole [popup_trigger id=”ewp”]See Details[/popup_trigger]
7 – Pre-engineered steel frame S3 IIB S [popup_trigger id=”psf”]See Details[/popup_trigger]
8 – Structural steel frame with fire resistant coatings S1 IB A/B [popup_trigger id=”ssf”]See Details[/popup_trigger]
9 – Steel reinforced concrete frame, highly fire resistant, nearly fireproof C1 IA A/B [popup_trigger id=”src”]See Details[/popup_trigger]
Nine Exterior Cover (Cladding) Groups [popup_trigger id=”9″]See Details[/popup_trigger]