The most commonly used contemporary construction for midrise, multifamily residential buildings in the U.S. is podium construction. What is meant by a podium in this case?
What will be an ideal response?
A podium is a floor that separates the upper floors from the lower floors with a minimum 3-hour fire -rated floor assembly. The type of construction of the building below the podium must be Type I(A).
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What will be an ideal response?