Which of the following hazard is concerned with the damage or destruction of the building itself?

Building hazard

Personal hazard

Internal hazard

Surrounding hazard

Correct Answer : Internal hazard

Explanation : Internal Hazard concerns damage or destruction of the building itself and it is directly related to the fire load which, in turn, enables the building to be graded when considered along with the duration of fire.

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The proportions of charcoal, saltpetre and sulphur in gun powder by weight, are respectively :

75, 10, 15

10, 15, 75

15, 75, 10

10, 75, 15.

Correct Answer : Option (C) : 15, 75, 10

A 1st class brick immersed in water for 24 hours, should not absorb water (by weight) more than ____

10%

15%

20%

25%

Correct Answer : Option (C) : 20%

According to IS 399-1963, the weight of the timber is specified at ______

12% moisture content

14% moisture content

8% moisture content

10% moisture content

Correct Answer : Option (A) : 12% moisture content

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