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In the detail shown, if the connections at the glulam beam and the steel plate required a fire-resistance rating of one (1) hour and the wood cover is designed per AWC Technical Report 10 to provide the entire one (1) hour of protection, the minimum required thickness for the wood block member providing protection for the bolt connections is _____ inches.

• A.3
• B.1.75
• C.2
• D.1.5

All of the following combustible elements may be used in mass timber buildings except:

• A.parallel-strand lumber (PSL).
• B.cross-laminated timber (CLT).
• C.2 x 6 solid-sawn studs.
• D.dowel-laminated timber (DLT).

Buildings of Types IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C construction designed to be greater than six stories above grade plane shall meet which of the following requirements for fire safety practices during construction?

• A.Standpipes shall be provided in accordance with IFC Section 3313.
• B.Required exterior wall coverings on all floor levels more than 2 levels below the floor under construction, including mezzanines.
• C.At least two layers of noncombustible protection, where noncombustible protection is required for the building element, on all mass timber more than 4 stories below the uppermost floor under construction.
• D.The IFC specifically requires a portable water supply.

Periodic special inspection of sealants or adhesives shall be conducted where sealants or adhesives are part of a mass timber building element as designated in the approved construction documents.
All of the following statements are correct in reference to sealants or adhesives in mass timber buildings except:

• A.Adhesives shall meet the requirements of ASTM D3498.
• B.Sealants shall meet the requirements of ASTM C920.
• C.Sealants at abutting edges and intersection of mass timber buildings need periodic inspections.
• D.Special inspection of mass timber sealing requirements also apply to joints.

Mass timber is allowed in which of the following International Building Code Construction Types?

• A.Types III and IV only
• B.Types IV and V only
• C.Types I, II, and IV only
• D.Types I, II, III, IV, and V