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ordinary construction

Ordinary construction is characterized by noncombustible exterior bearing walls (i.e., brick, concrete, or masonry) and combustible floors, roofs, and interior walls.

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ordinary construction

Ordinary construction is characterized by noncombustible exterior bearing walls (i.e., brick, concrete, or masonry) and combustible floors, roofs, and interior walls.

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Less sturdy than mill construction, this type of joisted masonry construction of the exterior walls generally receives a fire-resistive rating of an hour.